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Corman Collins J. Bally 2000
One taster who'd always dodged J. Bally as "too commercial" called this Corman Collins pick a real find — and most agree. It's dark and woody up front, with old cedar, dark chocolate, dried fruit and coffee, then grassy sugarcane and citrus breaking through underneath. An 18-year Cognac-cask agricole that leans heavy on oak and tannin. Bitterness sits there too, so wood lovers win here.
The community says- Deep, complex
- Long finish
- Well-integrated alcohol
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How does Corman Collins J. Bally 2000 taste?
Aggregated from 63 community reviews.
Dark, woody old agricole with real depth Very highly rated — an intense, dark, wood-forward old Martinique with dried fruit and chocolate. The catch is real oak, tannin and a touch of bitterness; you have to like that side.
Agricole fans who love heavy oak and tannin
Anyone sensitive to bitterness or wood-heavy rum
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RumX’s 0–10 scale is strict: 9.0 sits in the “Excellent” band. 98% 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?
97% rate it 8 or higher. 14 selected write-ups from 63 community ratings. You can view the complete list in our app.
Review by Frank
This is a very special highlight for me. I've always wanted to try it. I've also always found the label appealing, beautifully simple, elegant and yet special. 1000 thanks to Eugen for giving me this rare sample 🤗. Nose: elegantly concentrated and complex. You immediately smell old, spicy cedar wood with a pleasant wood acidity. Reminds me of Calvados and old brandy. There are also beautiful dark fruits, blackcurrant and sour cherry with old, dried orange slices. And something like fruit bread. It becomes softer on the finish with fine leather, vanilla and a delicate licorice sweetness. Could smell it forever. 9,1 Palate: powerful and complex with a beautiful, oily texture. Initially quite woody acidity, salty, slightly bitter. Spicy sandalwood is very present. Then come pleasantly dark, tart fruits with blackcurrant and sour cherry. It is beautifully spicy, with a mixture of nutmeg, caraway and liquorice. It becomes grassier on the finish, with woody sugar cane coming through and some leather and tobacco. Delicious. 9.1 Great, old, tropically matured Martinique with a lot of depth.
Review by Joachim Guger
Dark and oily. Very heavy, the scent lies him room. Chocolate, coffee, wood, caramel, leather. Only when you put your nose in the glass the fresh, grassy notes of an Agricoles come to light.a tart, long-lasting aftershave in the mouth. It now completely denies its origin, after a few minutes you briefly feel some grassy freshness on the palate.Craftsmanship very good, well balanced, alcohol integration a model. Wood you just have to likeFriends of old, heavy Demeraras, this is THE Agricole for you.
Review by Rhum Mirror 🇧🇪
Au nez, un beau boisé séducteur est omniprésent. Mais je m’étonne de retrouver quelque chose aussi de très fruité (agrumes-fruits tropicaux) ! Le nez est gourmand et l’alcool ne se fait que peut ressentir. On retrouve des fruits secs en pagailles, des épices et du bon chocolat belge (ben oui c’est un embouteillage belge !). Lorsque l’on trempe nos lèvres, c’est vivant, c’est intense, l’alcool est parfaitement intégré, c’est chaleureux. Comme le nez pouvait le faire imaginer, le boisé prend la part belle dans cette 1ère attaque en bouche. Mais les autres arômes se font vites découvrir.
Review by Kevin Sorensen 🇩🇰
Enjoying this one right now. I got a sample with my latest order that I picked up today. It needs to rest for at least 15 minutes before you have a go at it. The nose is there right away and is wonderful. The palate is warm and woody with some apple and nuts to it. Very well balanced and complex. The finish is long and woody, warm and spicy, yummy. Unfortunately this is an auction only since very few bottles were released and gone in a flash.
Review by Stylo
I’m being honest: in the past, I’ve always avoided J. Bally as I deemed it as too commercial..well..this Corman Collins release is truly a gem..you get a ton of fresh fruits (apricot and a slight touch of green apple), then wood, spices (vanilla and cinnamon), a clear note of dark chocolate with a hint of fresh mint.. really pleased with it..if you find a bottle, I suggest to grab it! :)
Review by Buddudharma
Außergewöhnlich. Toll integrierter Alkohol, perfekte Intensität. Viel Holz, aber es scheinen verschiedenste fruchtige und vegetale Noten durch, die enorme Komplexität verleihen. Die leichte Astringenz konzentriert die Aromen im langen Finish. Neben dem 2006 BdF mein bisher bester J. Bally, große Klasse. Danke an Eugen für das Sample!
Review by Nicolas Sicilia
Un martiniquais bien dark !! Le nez mélange agrumes et tabac, on sent aussi le travail du fût de cognac! En bouche c’est chocolat tabac avec qques fruits secs c’est vraiment très bon ! Le bois n’est en rien trop présent !une petite touche de réglisse lui apporteur un peu de fraîcheur Super dégustation !
Review by mto75
While the typical green, fresh Agricole notes are clearly perceptible on the nose alongside a pronounced spiciness, the palate is dominated by roasted notes, tobacco and leather. If I had a whole bottle, I would certainly drink it more often with a cigar 🥃💨
Review by Arthur Moreau
An excellent old Bailly. The wood doesn't sweep everything away, leaving this old cane juice to express itself. Very long on the palate.
Review by tojo
Very dominant agricole notes of grass, apple, young wood and green fruits. Lots of bitter notes on the palate. Unfortunately not my cup of tea. Certainly something for Agricole fans.
Review by Luc Brandt
splendid selection! this rum has it all: richness, complexity, length, balance! very, very heavy stuff!
Review by Benoit Bail
A real success! A collector's rum for special occasions.
Review by Thunderbird
Wunderbarer komplexer Agricole!
Review by Johannes Eisner
One of the best Agricole...
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Market value
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Auction results 304 € – 535 €
from 6 sales, latest 03/2025
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Avg. community purchase price 365 €
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Details about Corman Collins J. Bally 2000
A Rhum Agricole AOC from Martinique, bottled by Corman Collins, at 56,8%.
Community purchases
62 bottles logged by 43 collectors.
A collector's bottle.
12% opened, 4 emptied and repurchased.
What did the community pay for Corman Collins J. Bally 2000?
Community paid 130–400 €.
What members actually paid for their bottles. A typical range, not the current shop price. Full price & collection history in RX+ →
62 purchased · 64 tasted · 59 wishlist · as of
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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