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Heavy toasted oak and tannin lead here, wrapped around orange peel, dried red fruit, violet, menthol and a spicy, warming finish. This is a 15-year Saint James agricole at cask strength, dry and grassy underneath the wood. Most tasters found the alcohol well integrated; a few called it a touch hot and slightly bitter on the back end.
The community says- Well-integrated cask
- Red fruit & spice
- Keep in mind: Dominant oak
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How does Excellence Rhum Saint James Brut de Fût (Excellence Rhum's 10th Anniversary) 2006 taste?
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Dry, woody Martinique agricole with depth Widely liked as one of Saint James' better recent bottlings — dry, woody and complex with red fruit and spice. The catch: it leans oaky, and a few found it a little hot or bitter.
Aroma profileAgricole fans who like dry, oak-forward Martinique rum
Anyone wanting sweet, soft rum or who dislikes heavy oak
Style & occasion: Mature & oakySipping neat
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Review by Galli33
Most helpful positive review
Great Rum, well balanced, complex, great integration of the barrel and ABV. It has the classic St. James profile with all the beloved notes and tastes. I love the fresh, minty, chamomile notes at the very end of the finish. Conclusion of my tasting: 2006<<<2005<2001 (Roberto style 😜🙋🏼♂️)
Review by Righrum
Most helpful mixed review
This seems Saint James/Bally, ex Cognac and low abv. Vibrant fruitiness with some berries and coffee on the nose, the mouth shows some wood and again some floral and fruity notes, plus some unpleasant soapy note.
Review by Dr.Django
Here you get what St. James promises. A lot of wood, very dry, dried fruits, leather and red fruits. The alcohol could be better integrated and a longer finish would be great.
Review by cigares
RumX Advent Calendar, Day 14. An expressive nose reminiscent of an agricultural rum (dried herbs), fruity (banana and tropical fruit) with a marked woodiness and a touch of wood varnish. Intense on the palate, with even more fruit than on the nose: tropical fruit, yellow fruit and citrus. The wood is present but integrated with a fine bitterness. The finish is well balanced between fruit and dry herbs and wood. A very fine, expressive and balanced rum, fruity and woody. A faultless rum!
Review by Gunnar Böhme "Bauerngaumen" 🤓
After tasting this rhum for the first time on February 6, 2024 at Lot-NAS (in parallel with RX17197), I let it compete again today, this time against RX10626. And I can make it short: The cask for RX18129 was excellently selected, a beautifully woody-spicy, powerful agricole with depth, a really worthy birthday present for Excellence Rhum's 10th birthday, playing a league higher than RX10626 and RX17197. Congratulations! I will taste this rhum again in parallel with Les Ephemeres No. 6 (RX15601) from the same distillation year - if I can find the sample of No. 6 ... 🤭 Update 2024-02-11: Found sample of RX15601 and immediately tasted it again in parallel with the above rhum. Result as expected: Les Ephemeres No. 6 is in no way a match for the rhum from Excellence Rhum. Strangely enough, it has an unpleasant smell of inferior glue on the nose, at least at the beginning, and an inappropriate sharpness on the palate; the Agricole seems unround overall - all in direct comparison to RX18129, mind you. Tasted individually, it would certainly score better.
Review by Stefan Persson
Tasted this great, elegant and complex Agricole at a masterclass held by Excellence Rhum during Sweden (Stockholm) Rumfest 2024. It’s a Brut de fût distilled in 2006 whereafter it’s aged for 15 years in 190 L American oak barrels before bottled at 53,1% in just 1260 bottles exclusively for Excellence Rhum’s 10 year celebration. On the nose it’s complex, fresh, fruity and woody with aromas of orange, vanilla and chocolate. On the palate it’s woody, fruity, spicy, nutty, dry and a little bitter with flavors of orange, plums, citrus and vanilla. The long finish is elegant and warm with flavors of plums and dried fruits.
Review by zabo
Tag 14 RumX Adventskalender 2024. Zusammen mit DomM verkostet. Anfangs schwierig für mich einzuordnen, aber nach ein bißchen Zeit, Richtung Martinique getippt. Mit den letzten Tropfen im Glas als Saint James getippt. Zum Glück keine seifigen oder Waschmittel Noten erkennbar. Einer der besseren aus dieser Distillery. Hat mir wirklich geschmeckt
Review by Thunderbird
A wonderfully round, classic Saint James that is on the spicy and woody side. Dried red fruits can also be detected. I like this profile, especially for a relaxed evening... a very good cask selection from Excellence Rhum. It is very round and full-bodied on the palate. The alcohol strength is perfect and very well integrated.
Review by Kevin Sorensen 🇩🇰
#4766 07.07.2024 Relaxing at home with a few samples. Nose Fresh, balanced, light mint, light wood, orange, light polish, light plum. Palate Oily, light wood, faint floral, light orange, light roasted, elegant, balanced, light vegetal. Finish Medium to long, light oily, balanced, light roasted wood, light mint, light nutts, light dried fruits. . The empty glass has faint caramel, light prunes and some candy notes.
Review by crazyforgoodbooze
Very much wood and tannins, therefore also quite astringent and dry, slight violet note, in addition orange peel and tropical fruits but overall it seems very light and filigree, very elegant and delicious. Menthol, tobacco, orange peel, violets, old toasted wood, pleasant tannins... Can easily keep up with bally 2006 & co.
Review by mto75
Dried fruit, nutmeg, barrel, toffee on the nose. With longer standing time, a fresh note also comes through, in the direction of quince. On the palate there is a clear barrel influence with plenty of tannins, paired with a nice spiciness of nutmeg, tobacco and espresso. Somewhat bitter on the finish and somehow slightly musty and earthy, reminding me of a potato cellar. A good St James, but I'm still a little short of the best, like the 2002 Corman
Review by TheRhumhoe
Excellence Rhum rounds off its tenth anniversary with a fine selection from Saint James, which could be considered "the fifth ephemera". The olfactory profile is very elegant, starting with a surprisingly fresh, floral side, before the dark notes of roasted oak and spices (cinnamon, winter spices, pepper) emerge and balance the whole on the nose. There are also lovely notes of red fruit and blackcurrant, offering plenty of gourmandise. A pleasant olfactory surprise. On the palate, Saint James is dry and intense, with hints of cherry and dried fruit before woody, spicy notes take over. Licorice, slightly empyreumatic oak, coffee, leather and walnuts darken the profile, which then moves on to a herbaceous, agricultural touch. Alcohol is slightly too present compared to other vintages. The finish is very long, dominated by woody, spicy and toasty flavors. Cocoa, dried fruit, cherry and walnut add deliciousness to a dry, warm, slightly tannic profile. More vegetal notes of sugarcane follow. A complete, elegant profile with character, at an unbeatable price.
Review by Timo Groeger
RumX Advent calendar day 14. This time a Brut de Fut from Saint James. I find the nose very promising. Barrel, wood, spices but also some vanilla are recognizable. On the palate mostly woody and spicy with a touch of vanilla.
Review by RumTaTa
On the nose, I notice ripe red fruits, currants and sour cherries. From the nose I would guess T.D.L or Ten Cane. Palate: oops, very alcoholic, 65%+ and the same aromas as on the nose, not very sweet. I'm sticking to my guns: probably Ten Cane from 2008, they usually come across as quite alcoholic and have that sour cherry note. I like it very much: 8.6
Review by Eric Frechin
Blind tasting. No doubt an agricole from Martinique and indeed the typicality of St James and its barrels. This cask strength has the strengths of woody power accompanied by a blend of different aromas, some pep, a bit of bitterness due to tannins, a long finish of wood, cane, and floral notes.
Review by Alex1981
RumX Calendar 2024 Day 14: Quite closed nose, after a while grass & earth come through. Still reserved. On the palate surprisingly strong, the grassiness is fully there, paired with nice wood & spiciness. Nice older Agricole, tasty! Possibly Bally or St. James?
Review by Andi
Surprisingly complex notes on the nose. Dark chocolate, tropical fruit, agricole, vanilla, toffee, roasted, spices and wood. The palate is somewhat drier and grassier than expected. Sugar cane, citrus fruits, wood
Review by Skyfly
Classic Saint James profile with lots of wood, dried fruits and various spices. I especially like the nose with both fresh vegetal aromas and the strong wood/spice influence. Alcohol well integrated; finish personally a bit too short for me.
Review by Boletus
Day 14 of the RumX Advent calendar: Needs time in the glass to develop and to push the high-gloss polished, lacquered oak a bit into the background. At first, there's a lot of wood with menthol-like exhalations to chew on, but on the other hand, no unpleasant bitterness or too strong wood acidity develops, and there are enough fruity moments to create variety and depth. Really very nice!
Review by kondgab
Tasted at Sweden Rum Fest, 2024. Nose: Fresh and inviting, with notes of wood, dried fruits, vanilla, spices, tropical fruits, and a touch of agricole character. Palate: A well-rounded mix of woody and barrel-driven tones, layered with spice, vegetal notes, sugarcane, vanilla, citrus, and tropical fruits. Finish: Lingering and robust, marked by wood, oak, barrel notes, and dried fruits.
Review by Michael Ihmels 🇩🇪
Today number 14 from the RumX Advent calendar. A very nice St. James. Very dry in taste. Wood is very dominant here but notes of spices can also be detected. There is also a slight vanilla note.
Review by Émile Shevek
Rich and intense nose with wood, red fruits, plums, leather, butter, chocolate. The palate is full-bodied with wood, pungent red fruits, vegetables, pepper, spices and becomes slightly bitter in the finish. In the empty glass slightly charred wood. Fluctuates between 8.6 and 8.7+ (without the bitter side it would have been an 8.9/9)
Review by primus
RumX Advent Calendar 2024 Door No. 14: Initially dry fruity, woody, and natural in the smell. On the palate very much vegetal, pepper, grass, young wood. Tastes good, probably an Agricole!
Review by Djehey
A good big woody rum soaked with caramel and dried fruit: that's how I would sum up this rum. With aeration, the profile doesn't seem that spicy to me. On the other hand, the wood is very dominant: it's dry and you can feel the tannins. You have to like it, I like it :)
Review by Johannes
Excellent SJ! Beautiful tropical notes, fruit, also clearly wood, slight bitterness, alcohol very well integrated, almost at the beginning a little thin, in the long finish the barrel influence comes through.
Review by Martin Spooner
Blind tasting Advent calendar 2024: nice intense nose. Very cherry-like. On the palate also very red stone fruit. But it also has a menthol taste at the back and definitely agricole notes. Nice thing but too agricole for me.
Review by Vincent D
A characteristic Saint James: big, heavy oak enveloping orange zest, vanilla and coffee. The nose and palate are dense and complex. Difficult to drink every day, but really enjoyable from time to time.
Review by Nicofr
A very surprising agricole rum with notes of leather and chocolate in addition to the more usual woody flavors. The alcohol remains a bit sharp but after all, it's a cask strength, so it's a very good rum.
Review by Oliver
Insanely deep and multi-layered Agricole. Orange, violet, nutmeg and tobacco. Was a real highlight in the tasting line-up.
Review by Mentalo
Ich bin nicht der größte von Saint James, aber das war bislang die Beste Abfüllung, die ich von denen im Glas hatte. Frisch, leichte Minznote, angenehm fruchtige Note. Viel Holz, aber nicht zu sehr ins bittere übergehend. In meinen Augen gut ausbalanciert
Review by Banana Joe
Advent calendar #14. Immediately associations to Trinidad. Cherry aroma very dominant, plus mint and menthol. But also floral notes and light spice. Alcohol very well integrated, you don't even notice it. Really like it.
Review by Tom Buteneers
Time to let in breathe. First impression: sweet on the nose, agricole on the palate and peppery. More agricole in the profile compared to the Bielle a couple of days ago. So let’s say Martinique once again :blush: If I’m back home in time, perhaps some more analysis.
Review by Agricoler
Tag 14 RumX Adventskalender Gleich Vorweg mit dem LeGalion der Tabakstube mein Favorit bis jetzt. Sehr leckerer Agricole könnte J.M sein bzw. Dillon. Toll ölige Textur und schöne rote Früchte in der Nase und am Gaumen. Die pflanzlichen Noten bleiben durchwegs erhalten aber sehr lecker. In der Nase noch ordentlich ätherisches Öl/Lösungsmittel. Sehr lecker genau mein Fall als Liebhaber von Agricoles.
Review by FischeJ
RumX Advent 2024-14 Floral, orange, spicy. Nicely spicy and lots of wood in the mouth. Also orange and maybe violet. Alcohol initially quite strong, but fades with time. Could also be very dependent on the day's form. I like whichever Agricole this is.
Review by TheJackDrop
Tasted at the boutique very quickly, very pleasant exchange! Lightly camphorated, woody, dried fruit, orange, more elegant and affordable than the ephemera, which I find less appealing.
Review by Manuel
RumX Advent Calendar 2024: No. 14 Very nice dark color and intense nose. Has something of damp wood and spices like vanilla and pepper which are also found in the taste. Alcohol very well integrated. Would guess an Agricole.
Review by Gregor
Lots of raisins, a bit woody which I like, alcohol well integrated, nice rum
Review by Pavel Spacek
Rum friendly club Advent 2024.
Review by Filip Šikula
Golden advent calendar RFK 2024
Review by Mopar Rules
cask strength and like a miracle the Agricole turns into a nice rum
Review by Alex Kunath
Really delicious! The nose is really strong.
Review by Martin Ekrt
Full aroma of vanilla, nutmeg, wood and flowers. Very interesting. Taste-wise a great delight. At first quite a lot of tannins come through, but otherwise it’s a concert. Well-expressed cask, gentle agricole tones, pleasant sweetness, spicy and warming finish.
Review by Johnny Rumcask
Good Saint James Juvile bottling. Spicy notes, some wood, tobacco, long finish. Alcohol is well integrated. Lines up with similar bottlings of the near future, such as for V&B, but without standing out. Definitely worth the money.
Review by DeMaddin
Wonderful Agricole, in typical Saint James style. Fruity, herbal, woody, dry, with a noble bitterness, nicely complex with depth.
Review by Pavel Ungr, RumRock
Vintage 2006. I rate it 9.2 out of 10, it belongs to the absolute top among more than 1,300 rums I've ever scored.
Review by Alexander Rasch
Faszinierend. Erst sehr fruchtig mit viel Kirsche. Mit der Zeit immer mehr pflanzliche Anteile und Agricole Noten. Am Gaumen das gleiche mit einer schönen Süße. Dazu Menthol und Säure am Gaumen. Trocken aber nicht adstringend. Das ist wieder untypisch, da hinten raus wenig Holz und nicht so Staub Trocken. Denke mindestens 10Jahre tropisch gelagert mit Brut de Fut. Ich schwanke zwischen Ten Cane und Saint James. Würde aber final zu einem Saint James tendieren. Auch wenn er untypische Marker hat.
Review by Martin Švojgr
Smells nice, tastes pleasant. Quite a long finish
Review by Yuv Gold
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Review by Arya_NBV
Has a smoky, edgy yet refreshing character. Agricole, of course :-). I can imagine it well with a lime peel and a bit of Demerara sugar. But I also like to drink it neat. Still needs summer.
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2 critics scored it, averaging 8.6/10. Reviews from RumX's blog partners, independent experts who have tasted, evaluated, and described this rum.
Expert review by Hogshead - Der Whisky Blog
Read full review ›Very strong, full Rhum Agricole with great oak spice and oriental spices.
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21% opened, 5 emptied.
What does Excellence Rhum Saint James Brut de Fût (Excellence Rhum's 10th Anniversary) 2006 cost?
Community paid 101–119 €.
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Details about Excellence Rhum Saint James Brut de Fût (Excellence Rhum's 10th Anniversary) 2006
A Rhum Agricole AOC from Martinique, bottled by Excellence Rhum, at 53,1%.
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