The Saint James 2008 Cask Strength 70th Anniversary is a remarkable rum from the renowned Saint James distillery in Martinique, imported by Velier since the 1970s. This exceptional creation was released to celebrate Velier's 70th anniversary, showcasing a beautiful collaboration between Marc Sassier, president of the Martinique rum AOC, and Luca Gargano, president of Velier.
This exquisite aged agricole rum is distilled in 2008 using a column still from sugarcane juice and aged for 9 years in French oak barrels. It boasts an impressive 60.8% ABV, making it a true connoisseur's delight. The rum was meticulously selected and bottled by Velier at cask strength, offering a perfect balance of complexity, intensity, and refinement.
The bouquet of this exceptional rum features an enticing blend of chocolate, oak, fruity notes, sugarcane, and vanilla. On the palate, the rum delivers a powerful first attack, with flavors exploding across the palate. The finish returns to a beautifully poised agricole rum with a hint of pepper, accompanied by a background of dried fruits and well-integrated tannins.
This limited-edition rum was aged in Cognac casks, and it's unique for a Saint James rum as it was bottled at its natural strength, without reduction. The result is a harmonious blend of the Cognac-like notes of well-aged rum and the actual Cognac notes from the casks, creating an elegant, complex, and very tasty spirit.
Indulge in the remarkable journey of flavors offered by the Saint James 2008 Cask Strength 70th Anniversary, a rum that truly celebrates the rich history and collaboration between two prestigious brands in the world of spirits.
The Saint James 2008 Cask Strength 70th Anniversary rum has an impressive alcohol by volume (ABV) of 60.8%.
This rum was aged for 9 years in French oak barrels.
This limited-edition rum was aged in Cognac casks and bottled at its natural cask strength without any reduction, offering a robust and intricate profile.
This rum is a result of a collaboration between Marc Sassier, president of the Martinique rum AOC, and Luca Gargano, president of Velier.
The Saint James 2008 Cask Strength 70th Anniversary rum features flavors of chocolate, oak, sugarcane, vanilla, caramel, spices, and a hint of pepper.
Overall: The Saint James 2008 Cask Strength 70th Anniversary rum is a complex and intense experience, offering a captivating blend of flavors and aromas with a smooth and long-lasting finish.
This rum has received high praise for its unique and complex profile. Reviewers noted its deep mahogany color and intricate nose, which includes wood, chocolate, vanilla, coffee, and fruit like pear, apple, and cherry. The initial taste is dominated by alcohol, but once acclimated, flavors of caramel, spices, roasted coffee, and tannins reveal themselves. The finish is long and lingering, featuring bitter cocoa and wood. Despite its high ABV, the alcohol is well-integrated, providing a smooth and enjoyable experience. Reviewers recommend taking time to appreciate its complexity and intensity, highlighting the harmony between its robust agricole notes and the elegance imparted by the Cognac casks. This rum is described as a superb, powerful, and delicious spirit worth savoring.
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