Saint James 9 Ans (Très Vieux Rhum Agricole)
For curious explorers of agricole, this unsweetened 9‑year Saint James leans woody, spicy and dry. Expect oak, pepper, light smoke, coffee and dried fruits. RumX members see it as a solid, good-value sipper between the 7 and 12 year expressions, easy enough at 43% and pleasant neat or with a splash of water, though not the most complex bottle in the lineup.
- Good value
- Elegant wood spice
- Unsweetened profile
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Dry, woody mid-range Saint James For curious explorers of agricole, this unsweetened 9‑year Saint James leans woody, spicy and dry. Expect oak, pepper, light smoke, coffee and dried fruits. RumX members see it as a solid, good-value sipper between the 7 and 12 year expressions, easy enough at 43% and pleasant neat or with a splash of water, though not the most complex bottle in the lineup.
Agricole fans who enjoy dry, woody profiles and want an everyday Saint James that’s a step up from VSOP without jumping to the 12-year price point.
Those seeking lush sweetness, big fruitiness or very long, complex finishes; newcomers who might find the dry, tannic side a bit stark.
How is Saint James 9 Ans (Très Vieux Rhum Agricole) rated?
RumX's 0–10 scale is strict — 7.3 lands squarely in the "Good" band. 75% of tasters rate it Good or better; only 3% rate it below average. See the full rating guide →
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Review by Nicofr
Un rhum milieu de gamme chez saint James. Il a une jolie odeur boisé, en bouche ces arômes boisés et légèrement fumés se révèlent. Je n'ai pas fait la comparaison avec les autres vieillissement mais c'est est un rhum correct avec un rapport qualité prix plutôt bon.
Review by Timo Groeger
Finde diesen Agricole auch gar nicht so schlecht. Wie erwartet sehr holzig und würzig in der Nase. Etwas Vanille lässt sich erkennen. Am Gaumen wie immer für mich überwiegend der typische Agricolegeschmack. Würze, Holz, aber auch Pfeffer und Kaffee.
Review by Vincent D
Assez similaire au VSOP de la gamme St James avec un boisé un peu plus présent.
Review by TheRhumhoe
A mid-range rum in the permanent range, this 9-year-old Saint James is distinguished by a nose of great sweetness, carrying sweet spices, elegant wood, dried fruit and sugarcane. Nuts and toasty notes follow, in keeping with the distillery's tradition. The palate is characterized by earthiness and herbaceousness, tobacco notes, a certain bitterness and the influence of oak from cognac casks. The woody, spicy character is also very pronounced. The profile is dry, approachable, but not revolutionary. The finish, a little short for the profile, allows empyreumatic and vegetal flavors to swirl around, the latter gradually taking the ascendancy throughout the tasting. Although this is a perfectly decent rum, it doesn't add much between the 7- and 12-year-old cuvées, which mark a real step up in the distillery's range.
Review by Alexandre Rolin
Boisé très présent, je préfère le 12 ans dans cette même gamme
Review by Morgan Garet
Goûté rapidement lors de portes ouvertes. Tres bon rapport qualité prix. Un vieux martiniquais claissique et efficace. Manque de longueur.
Review by TheJackDrop
"Too bad it doesn't hold in the mouth, but nice product. In summary, my tasting notes: Nose: Vanilla In the mouth: Dried fruit, Prunes Finish: Peppery". I'd still recommend it over a VSOP, for example, because it's better.
Review by Rodolphe
Tasted quickly on the Rhumfest. To try again but not conquered. The 7 years old remains for me the most balanced of the range. We would have to compare them at the same time to get a better idea.
Review by Arnaud Faverjon
Nez sympa sur la pomme et ananas, la bouche en deçà, assez sec dans l’ensemble.
Review by Niko
Goûté au Rhumfest Paris. Cette nouveauté apporte un palier intermédiaire en le 7 et 12 ans... Rien de révolutionnaire même si c'est bien fait et facile à boire. Perso le 12 ans reste ma référence dans la gamme ( mieux que le 15 ans je trouve)
Review by Maxime Clr 🇫🇷
Trop réduit pour moi.
Community purchases
37 bottles logged by 52,000+ RumX members. The ratio of closed / opened / emptied, indicates whether this rum is meant to be drunk or is a collector's item.
Also on the wishlist of 2 members.
About the Saint James distillery
The Saint James distillery is located in Martinique. Rums from Saint James have been reviewed 4,584 times with an average of 8.1/10.
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