Bedford Park Saint James Single Barrel French Antilles Rum 2017
Sip it neat — the 57.6% barely burns, which is half the surprise here. Apple and hedgerow berries lead, then honey, vanilla and clean sugarcane, with just enough clove and oak to give it grip. Several members call it their favourite agricole so far, and the through-line is balance: fresh cane and barrel spice pulling in step rather than fighting.
The community says- Well-hidden ABV
- Fresh cane balance
- But: No standout note
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How does Bedford Park Saint James Single Barrel French Antilles Rum 2017 taste?
Aggregated from 11 community reviews.
Balanced, fresh agricole that hides its 57.6% The verdict is remarkably consistent — approachable for the curious, complex enough for cane-juice veterans, and repeatedly flagged as strong value. Its only knock is that nothing single dominates.
agricole fans and cask-strength drinkers wanting balance
anyone chasing one loud, dominant flavor
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How is Bedford Park Saint James Single Barrel French Antilles Rum 2017 rated?
RumX’s 0–10 scale is strict: 8.8 sits in the “Very good” band. 100% of tasters rate it Good or better; only 0% rate it below average. See the full rating guide →
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What does the community say?
0% rate it between 6 and 8. 3 selected write-ups from 11 community ratings. You can view the complete list in our app.
Review by Joe Shafer
A fantastic value for money rum - great flavours but at a fraction of the price you’d expect to see from this distillery. It’s unique given this is a bit different to your typical Agricola.
Review by J Suh
The bourbon lovers are going to want this one. Packed with flavour!!! Buying two bottles for that price.
Review by Henry Scorpio
This is super approachable as the bourbon cask (rumour is it’s Jack Daniels) has done fantastic work here. Very much one for, at the price, getting in front of as many people as possible, especially those new to rum. For those who want a pure agricole rum, this might not tick all the boxes given the cask forward nature but there is no denying how good this is. Considering the age and price point again, one you will want on your shelf.
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Avg. community purchase price 59 €
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Details about Bedford Park Saint James Single Barrel French Antilles Rum 2017
A Rhum Agricole from Martinique, bottled by Bedford Park, at 57,6%.
Community purchases
9 bottles logged by 6 collectors.
A drinker & collector.
22% opened, 2 emptied and repurchased.
What did the community pay for Bedford Park Saint James Single Barrel French Antilles Rum 2017?
Community paid 59–65 €.
What members actually paid for their bottles. A typical range, not the current shop price. Full price & collection history in RX+ →
9 purchased · 15 tasted · 2 wishlist · as of
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