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Corman Collins Saint James Rhum Saint James 2002
Most tasters land in the high 8s to low 9s here, and even people who usually shrug at Saint James call it the best one they've tried. The nose pulls people in — cocoa, spice, dried fruit, a bit of glue and resin — and the palate is warm, woody and rounded. One catch: the long aging tips it woody, and a few find the finish a touch bitter with lots of nutmeg.
The community says- Gorgeous complex nose
- Spice and cocoa depth
- Long warm finish
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How does Corman Collins Saint James Rhum Saint James 2002 taste?
Aggregated from 78 community reviews.
Rich, woody old Martinique agricole A widely loved old agricole — gourmand, spicy, well-integrated oak and a long finish. The 17 years thin the grassy side, so wood-averse drinkers and a few find the end slightly bitter.
Fans of aged agricole and spicy, woody sippers
People who dislike heavy oak or the sour agricole profile
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RumX’s 0–10 scale is strict: 9.0 sits in the “Excellent” band. 97% of tasters rate it Good or better; only 1% rate it below average. See the full rating guide →
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What does the community say?
96% rate it 8 or higher. 18 selected write-ups from 78 community ratings. You can view the complete list in our app.
Review by Jonathan Massard
Dégusté en sample, j'ai l'impression qu'il s'est légèrement oxydé avant ouverture. Nez Colle, sur les maquettes et les Warhammer, bois mouillé, un bol de fruits à chair blanche qui diminue rapidement, combo menthol/chocolat au lait qui passe dans un second nez, crème caramel vanillé, fruits secs, des épices de cuisine (girofle, muscade, poivre). Le nez est plus complexe et attirant que la bouche. Bouche Fût de chêne bien présent, torréfaction sur le bois bouziné/brûlé, café brûlé pour faire fuir les moustiques, eau de vie de prune, pruneaux confits, poivre noir, encore du bois qui vire sur une astringence de fruits pas mûr. A un moment, une senteur se rapprochant de légumes frais sortis de la terre, encore non lavés. Finale Dommage que la finale soit autant dominée par un concentré de jus de bois astringent que j'ai du mal à apprécier à sa juste valeur. De part son long vieillissement, le côté agricole et sucrosité de la canne à complètement disparu au profit d'un boisé trop présent pour moi.
Review by TheRhumhoe
Un superbe Saint James embouteillé par Corman Collins, qui a réalisé une très belle sélection. Le nez se veut très gourmand, tourné par de belles notes boisées, des arômes sombres typiques de la distillerie (cuir, épices, cappuccino, cacao, noisettes et tabac), du toffee, du caramel et quelques effluves fruitées tournées vers les fruits tropicaux, les fruits secs et la banane. L’attaque en bouche est expressive mais maîtrisée. On ressent les notes de thé, les quelques notes terreuses de tabac, qui se mêlent bien aux notes sombres et épicées. Les fruits secs et la banane se font plus discrets, mais l’ensemble est très rond, complet et élégant. La finale est longue sur quelques notes de groseilles, des épices et des notes torréfiées. Un rhum qui représente Saint James à merveille.
Review by HenryL
RumX Adventskalender 4. Dezember: Die Nase gefällt mir sehr gut, mit der Zeit sogar immer besser. Etwas ältere, braune Minze dominiert neben Birne, tropischen Früchten, Holz und Gewürzen, insbesondere Vanille. Im Mund für einen Agricole Neuling erstmal ungewohnt und sehr Heu lastig. Anfangs davon etwas abgeschreckt, gefällt mir mit der Zeit aber besser. Mein Lieblingstropfen wird es trotzdem nicht. Mit mehr Agricole Erfahrung würde ich den vielleicht besser bewerten, so muss ich den Schnitt hier aber etwas herunterziehen…
Review by Rhum Mirror 🇧🇪
On a un rhum avec une belle robe acajou. On a un nez clairement boisé, mais un beau boisé gras et gourmand. C’est intense, on retrouve également de la poudre de cacao, de l’orange, des épices et de la vanille. Le nez est gourmand, on s’y replonge pour en profiter parfaitement. Il s’agit là, du nez typique du beau rhum vieux agricole dans lequel on aime y laisser tremper les narines indéfiniment. C’est chaud en bouche, c’est vigoureux, avec une prédominance sur le bois. Cela a du corps, et on retrouve les notes du nez (vanille, chocolat noir, un léger fruité d’orange sanguine). La finale est longue avec une légère astringence. Perso, je dirai qu’il s’agit là de l’expression même du beau et bon rhum vieux agricole. C’est très beau et bon (plus le nez comme souvent en agricole).
Review by Tom Buteneers
RumXmas 2022 #4 I was a bit late to the party, so no blind tasting impressions. The nose was amazing from the start but it needed some time to open up tastewise. Not the biggest fan of St James so far, but this was the best one I’ve ever had in my glass. After a while the vegetal agricole profile that’s very present at the beginning, becomes part of something much more elegant with sweet fruity tones. Quite complex with a lot of stuff to discover.
Review by Émile Shevek
On the nose roasted hazelnuts, chocolate, burnt sugar, spices, red fruits and some flowers.On the palate again roasted hazelnuts, wood, spices, red fruits and a touch of full-bodied vanilla and nougat sweetness to tie it all together, slightly peppery finish and in the aftertaste a grandiose hint of root/mold/earthy. Magical!In the empty glass roasted, earthy and woody. Thanks to Johannes for the opportunity!
Review by Joachim Guger
In der Nase dominiert die Eiche, Gewürze und Früchte. Leicht säuerlich. Sehr gut, rund und ausgewogen. Alkohol perfekt integriert. Im Mund dann mehr getrocknete Früchte und wieder die prägnante Eiche. Langer, voller Abgang. Handwerklich ein absoluter Top-Agricole. Eine wirklich tolle Eiche. Für die höchsten Weihen will es aber für mich nicht reichen. Ich hätte nicht den Seailles daneben verkosten sollen…
Review by Pavel Spacek
Sorry for rating, I just dont like sour rums like St James, HSE, etc
Review by Christian Rudt
Gib diesem Rum etwas Zeit und du wirst dich bedanken. Ein ungewöhnlich fruchtiger Saint James, sehr gut balanciert. Ich mag auch Muskat sehr gerne, das macht es umso besser. Hätte ich ihm keine Zeit geben können wären dieser bei vielleicht 85 gelandet, so verdient er sich herausragende 91. Der hat mich gestern in der geschlossenen Sampleflasche schon angelacht. Jetzt weiß ich warum. 😊
Review by Jarek
Druchtig, grasig, immer noch eindeutig ein Agricole. Alkohol mild am Gaumen aber angenehm warm im Abgang. Sehr lecker und für mich ein Beweis, dass ich meine Bewertungsskala überarbeiten muss um den Bereich 80-100 Punkte etwas zu entzerren. Nachtrag: der Abgang ist länger als zunächst empfunden, ich laufe jetzt seit einiger Zeit mit dem angenehmen grasigen Nachgeschmack herum.
Review by RumTaTa
Sehr spannende Nase, Harz und Klebstoff sind die ersten Assoziationen aber da ist noch lange nicht Schluss! Gaumen: Wow das ist ein unglaublich intensiver und vielschichtiger Agricole! Sehr harmonisch noch dazu, gefällt mir sehr gut! Ich habe mich bisher nur zögerlich von Rum aus Zuckerrohrsaft begeistern können aber dieser macht es mir einfach: mehr davon!
Review by Galli33
#4th dec RumXCalendar Blind tasting: Nose: spicy, woody, agricole, baking spices, sugarcane, earthy Palate: agricole, sugarcane, sweet, earthy, Finish: long, earthy, sweet, woody, a bit minty, This is a very good balanced remarkable agricole 🤤 My Prediction: Could be a very nice agricole from J. Bally 🤔 Approx. 45-50% Approx. 10 years of aging
Review by Jakob
Nice complexity, also with the necessary power thanks to the slightly higher alcohol content. Overall, very balanced, nuanced with both somewhat fresh fruit notes, heavy sweetness of nougat and cocoa, among others, as well as pointed wood and spice notes. Well balanced and for me one of the best St. James representatives.
Review by crazyforgoodbooze
Incredibly beautiful, slightly sweet, fruity and very well-balanced Agricole. Probably the benchmark for Saint James? Beautiful combination of vanilla, banana pulp, nutmeg and fresh oak with dried fruit. Really, really good. Just a little too much nutmeg & too bitter for me, otherwise it would be 90! 😅
Review by Maxence
After 17 years of aging, this Saint James is not so woody. This results in a very elegant profile for an agricole rum with fruity and sweet notes. I just miss a little bit of complexity hence my rating few points below 90. Still a very nice selection from Corman Collins !
Review by Tschusikowsky
Sensationeller Rum. Eine der Agricole Referenzen für mich. Er ist kräftig, gut eingebundenes Holz, allgemein sehr gute Balance ohne seine Agricole-Herkunft vermissen zu lassen. Langer, warmer Abgang. Gefällt mir sehr gut.
Review by Johnny Rumcask
Unmistakably Saint James profile. A great Agricole: wood, lots of spices, herbs, a certain sweetness and a loooong finish. The alcohol is very well integrated, the nose invites you to linger.
Review by Serge
Verkostet im Adventskalender und obwohl ich bisher den Zugang zu gelagerten Agricoles nicht so gefunden habe, hat mir der ganz gut gefallen. Nach 30 Minuten Stehzeit sogar ziemlich gut. Nase war das Beste.
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Expert reviews
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Expert review by Zucker und Zeste
A very good rhum that largely loses its agricole notes due to the long maturation. Still tastes very very good and offers many flavors that are very well balanced and make the rhum very complex
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Auction results 263 € – 333 €
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Avg. community purchase price 348 €
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Details about Corman Collins Saint James Rhum Saint James 2002
A Rhum Agricole AOC from Martinique, bottled by Corman Collins, at 52,4%.
Community purchases
93 bottles logged by 67 collectors.
A collector's bottle.
10% opened, 6 emptied and repurchased.
What did the community pay for Corman Collins Saint James Rhum Saint James 2002?
Community paid 149–356 €.
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93 purchased · 80 tasted · 57 wishlist · as of
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