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J. Bally Millésime 2005
Oak leads the whole way here — a warm, woody nose with vanilla, cocoa, spice and a little dried fruit that's genuinely inviting. The catch is on the palate: at 43% several tasters find it thin and diluted, with the wood flattening the fruit the nose promised. A vintage 2005 Bally agricole that noses better than it drinks, but stays easy and pleasant.
The community says- Inviting woody nose
- Vanilla and cocoa
- But: Thin, diluted body
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How does J. Bally Millésime 2005 taste?
Aggregated from 26 community reviews.
Woody agricole, great nose, thin palate Lovely woody, vanilla-cocoa nose that most people enjoy, but the palate turns thin and wood-dominated — many wish for a cask-strength version with more depth.
Fans of oak-forward agricole who prize the nose
Anyone wanting a full, weighty palate
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RumX’s 0–10 scale is strict: 7.9 sits in the “Good” band. 84% 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?
58% rate it between 6 and 8. 8 selected write-ups from 26 community ratings. You can view the complete list in our app.
Review by TheRhumhoe
Un rhum agricole qui démarre avec un joli nez boisé, vanillé avec des notes de chocolat, d’épices et de fruits. En bouche, le boisé prend le dessus, rendant le jus très simple et pas aussi développé que le nez le laisse entendre. La finale se termine sur cette même note boisée un peu rôti. Un rhum sec et dilué qui pourrait gagner en complexité.
Review by Timo Groeger
Ein sehr schöner Bally Mülleimer aus dem Jahre 2005. In der Nase für mich einfach nur holzig. Am Gaumen kommen dann noch leichte Noten von Vanille, Kakao, Leder und Toffee hinzu. Und außerdem ist er leicht würzig. Alles in allem sehr lecker.
Review by Rodolphe
Le nez est charmeur. Un Agricole bien marqué bois, typique chez bally mais toujours avec une belle trame de fruits confits derrière. En bouche c'est un peu décevant car le bois ne laisse pas de place au reste et du coup ca manque de complexité et de gourmandise.
Review by TheJackDrop
Notes issues du Whisky Live Paris 2024 - à revoir et approfondir. Un peu de chocolat et de peps en plus, peut être du tabac (par rapport au 2002).
Review by Émile Shevek
Al naso è caldo con legno, zucchero bruciato e spezie Al palato è semplice e leggero con una dolcezza che da sfondo al legno e alle spezie
Review by Kevin Sorensen 🇩🇰
A great rum actually. Fruity from nose to finish, lightly dry and slight touch of wood. Price to quality is very good.
Review by crazyforgoodbooze
schöne Nase, schönes Bouquet auch im Geschmack, leider auch wieder fast sofort weg und sehr dünn und flüchtig.
Review by Oliver
Lecker, aber leider im Geschmack und Abgang etwas dünn
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Auction results 66 € – 72 €
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Details about J. Bally Millésime 2005
A Rhum Agricole from Martinique, distilled by J. Bally, at 43%.
Community purchases
70 bottles logged by 60 collectors.
A drinker & collector.
22% opened, 5 emptied and repurchased.
What does J. Bally Millésime 2005 cost?
Community paid 43–86 €.
Current best price: 97.00 € – 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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