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J. Bally Millésime 1970
Nearly everyone here lands in the same warm place: this is old-school Martinique agricole "from a different era," elegant and balanced rather than loud. Expect dried flowers, thyme-honey, fine oak, a little chocolate and caramel, with pineapple and banana underneath. A few note it runs a touch hot on the finish, and one felt it lacked surprises — but the finesse for only 45% wins people over.
The community says- Elegant and balanced
- Complex old-school profile
- But: Slightly hot finish
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How does J. Bally Millésime 1970 taste?
Aggregated from 20 community reviews.
Elegant, honeyed vintage agricole sipper Loved almost across the board as a graceful, complex vintage agricole. Honeyed cane, fine wood and noble spice; a couple find it slightly hot late or a bit predictable.
Agricole lovers chasing old, elegant vintage rhum
Anyone wanting bold, high-proof punch or a mixer
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100% rate it 8 or higher. 14 selected write-ups from 20 community ratings. You can view the complete list in our app.
Review by TheRhumhoe
Un J. Bally qui fait honneur à ces vieux rhums d’antan comme on en fait plus. Le nez n’a pas de travers agricoles trop prononcés : on est davantage sur le côté mielleux de la canne, avec un boisé fin, des épices nobles à foison (muscade, cardamome) ainsi que du chocolat et du cuir. On a quelques baies pour rappeler le côté fruité et un parfum de fleurs qui apporte un peu de fraîcheur. Un profil olfactif équilibré et agréable. L’attaque en bouche est très suave, avec le caramel, le sucre brun et le côté mielleux de la canne qui apportent beaucoup de gourmandise. On retrouve le boisé, encore très fin, accompagné d’épices et de tabac qui assombrissent le profil. Il y a léger penchant terreux et végétal mais qui reste mineur en bouche. On a affaire à un profil vieux mais d’une grande élégance, complexe et équilibré. La finale est très belle, dominée tout le long par les épices, ce côté mielleux et confit sur les fruits, le raisin sec, le boisé et les notes florales et herbacées. La finale est plus sèche, mais conserve sa rondeur et sa complexité. Un superbe J. Bally aux multiples facettes qui montre l’étendue du terroir des Antilles françaises.
Review by cigares
The emotion of drinking an aged rum, even if it has spent most of its life in the bottle. A very dry nose with a slight earthiness and vanilla. Lots of finesse and elegance throughout. Tropical fruit on the palate, pineapple and banana. A surprisingly long finish, with sugarcane and fruit. I'm sure the rum continues to evolve in bottle. Not as strong as the Courcelles 1972 at 47% and 54%, which have a broader aromatic palette, but a very fine rum all the same.
Review by Kevin Sorensen 🇩🇰
I killed this bottle last year and I'm inclined to buy a new one though the price has gone past 1000 euro. Lightly fruity with a warm and spiced palate. There is a bit of caramel and chocolate in there as well and if you leave the glass for the following day it's very clear.
Review by Jakob
Viel getrocknete Früchte in der Nase, die am Gaumen mit klassischen Agricole-Nougatnoten ergänzt werden. Alkohol perfekt integriert, aromatisch dicht mit dem feinen Schmelz gut gealterter Rhums - hervorragend!
Review by zabo
Was für eine schöne Granate. War ein Highlight so eine Rarität genießen zu können. Für das hat es sich fast schon allein rentiert nach Stuttgart zu fahren. Sehr feiner Rum.
Review by Leo Tomczak
Schöner alter Bally. Die Nase braucht 30 Min um sich zu entwickeln. Alte Agricole Noten nach Keller im Mund. Etwas alkoholisch im Abgang, sonst wäre mehr drin gewesen.
Review by Johannes
Wunderbarer Agricole der alten Schule. Erstaunlich intensiv und komplex, toller Fruchtkorb, Backaromen, Holzeinfluss im Abgang.
Review by crazyforgoodbooze
Unfassbar geiler Vintage agricole. tolle intensive süße note nach Birne, Karamell, Apfel, Heu und Banane. Macht richtig Spaß!
Review by Serge
Sehr lecker mit überraschend viel Kraft für den gerungen ABV. Mag es ja eigentlich mit etwas mehr Wumms, aber der war lecker.
Review by jems5
Terreux léger boisé pointe de citron vert vanillé harmonieux chaud finale assez soyeuse mais relativement courte
Review by Buddudharma
Toller, alter Agricole aus einer anderen Zeit. Für den geringen ABV wunderbar vollmundig und ausbalanciert.
Review by Giorgio Garotti
I Bally delle vecchie annate sono incredibili! Intensi e fruttati nonostante la bassa gradazione!
Review by Oliver
Exzellenter Agricole!
Review by Mirco
wunderschön 😊
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Auction results 312 € – 552 €
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Details about J. Bally Millésime 1970
A Rhum Agricole AOC from Martinique, distilled by J. Bally, at 45%.
Community purchases
20 bottles logged by 12 collectors.
A collector's bottle.
5% opened, 1 emptied and repurchased.
What does J. Bally Millésime 1970 cost?
Community paid 341–840 €.
Current best price: 975.00 € – above the typical community range.
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About the J. Bally distillery
The J. Bally distillery is located in Martinique. Rums from J. Bally have been reviewed 1,410 times with an average of 8.2/10.
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