The Saint James XO Quintessence Vieux Agricole Martinique is a premium rum from the renowned Saint James distillery in Martinique, aged for a minimum of 6 years in small casks. This exquisite rum is a blend of the finest and most elegant vintage selections, resulting in a harmonious combination of fruity and spicy notes.
The nose is greeted with an alluring aroma of cherry, stone brandy, old wood, and a touch of powdery coffee, evolving into a delicate vegetal and resinous profile. The rancio character, akin to aged wine, emerges with nuances of oxidized apple, red fruit, and prune, complemented by fresh cinnamon and nutmeg.
Upon tasting, the palate reveals a smooth and balanced composition, with a complex interplay of fruit in brandy, pine thorns, and spicy notes reminiscent of a cigar box. The rum's depth unfolds with layers of licorice, light banana, apricot, date, orange, and melting milk chocolate, culminating in a delightful finish.
Housed in a majestic decanter, the Saint James XO Quintessence Vieux Agricole Martinique is a true testament to the distillery's commitment to excellence. As a proud bearer of the French Agricultural Rum PDO, this exceptional rum showcases the full range of Saint James' aromas in a single bottle, making it one of the most prestigious offerings from the esteemed house of Saint James.
The ABV is 42%.
The bottle size is 700 ml.
The Saint James distillery is located in Martinique.
The rum is aged for a minimum of 6 years in small casks.
You can expect a mix of fruity and spicy notes, including cherry, stone brandy, old wood, powdery coffee, oxidized apple, red fruit, prune, cinnamon, and nutmeg.
The overall profile is smooth, balanced, and complex, with a harmonious blend of fruity and spicy notes.
The reviewers' opinions are mixed. While some find the Saint James XO Quintessence Vieux Agricole Martinique a solid and enjoyable rum with elegant and balanced notes of oak, coffee, vanilla, and spices, others feel it lacks depth and complexity, making it somewhat underwhelming for its price. Despite its beautiful appearance and refined profile, it does not meet the expectations of all rum enthusiasts.
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