J. Bally Millesime 2000 17 Year LMDW

Review #1309; Rum #614

This rhum was distilled at the Saint James distillery on the island of Martinique. It was distilled in the Rhum Agricole style of fresh pressed cane juisce on a Creole Column still.

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Distillery: Saint James

Bottler: La Maison Du Whisky

Region:  Martinique

Still: Column

ABV: 58.1%

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Nose:  Orange Peel, Nuttiness, Nutmeg, Dark Chocolate

Palate: Thick oily mouthfeel, Nuttiness, Orange Peel, Dark Chocolate, Blackberry, touch of Leather, Wood Varnish, Nutmeg, Allspice, Cola

Finish:   Long finish, Raspberry, Nuttiness, Orange Peel, Dark Chocolate, Blackberry, Leather, Nutmeg, Cola

Rating: 8/10

This is one of those long aged agricoles that I just love to drink. It has those nutty notes, a ton of fruits, spices, and its all very concentrated and intense. It might lean a little wood dominant for some but if you’re gonna age agricole, I usually want it like this.

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1 | Disgusting | So bad I poured it out.

2 | Poor | I wouldn’t consume by choice.

3 | Bad | Multiple flaws.

4 | Sub-par | Not bad, but better exists.

5 | Good | Good, just fine.

6 | Very Good | A cut above.

7 | Great | Well above average

8 | Excellent | Really quite exceptional.

9 | Incredible | An all time favorite

10 | Perfect | Perfect