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Rum Dark 70cl - L'Essentiel - Saint James
Saint JamesRum 70 cl 43.0% vol Notes of caramel, vanilla, spices, wood
171,60 €−9%
Recommended price: 188,10 €
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Technical information
- Producer
- Saint James
- Type
- Rum
- Format
- 70 cl
- Gradation
- 43.0%
- Aging
- Aged in oak barrels for several years
- Aromatic profile
- Notes of caramel, vanilla, spices, wood
- Ingredients
- Molasses, water, yeast
- Type of cask
- Oak barrels
- Distillation method
- Distillation in continuous still or pot still
- Color
- Dark, intense amber
- Consumption
- Neat, with ice, cocktail
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The Rum Dark 70cl of L'Essentiel, produced by the renowned Saint James distillery in the Martinique region, represents a perfect balance between tradition and craftsmanship. Made from the distillation of fermented sugar cane juice, this dark rum stands out for its rich and enveloping character, the result of aging in oak barrels that intensify its aromatic notes. On the nose, typical aromas of molasses, vanilla, and sweet spices emerge, while on the palate it opens smoothly, highlighting hints of caramel, bitter cocoa, and a delicate touch of tobacco. The volcanic territory of Martinique imparts a subtle minerality to the product, skillfully balancing the sweetness. Ideal to enjoy neat or paired with chocolate desserts, it is also suitable for sophisticated cocktails, embodying the most authentic essence of Caribbean rum.
Distillery
Saint James
MartiniqueMartinique (France)Since 1765
Saint James is a historic rhum agricole distillery based in Sainte‑Marie, Martinique. Active since 1765, it produces a range spanning white rhums agricole, aged rhums, premium cuvées and the island's typical arrangés.
- Documented historical origins from 1765 (Habitation Trou Vaillant).
- Production site and museum in Sainte‑Marie (Maison de la Distillation / Musée du Rhum).
- Rhum Agricole AOC Martinique (AOC created in 1996) – Saint James is among the island's historic producers.
- Acquired by the La Martiniquaise group in 2003.
- Range includes agricultural whites, millésime/vintage cuvées, aged rhums and arrangés.
Specialities
- Martinique rhum agricole producer
- rum distillery
- producer of aged rhum
- historic Caribbean rum brand
The story
The origins of Saint James date back to 1765 (Habitation Trou Vaillant). The brand was registered by Paulin Lambert in the 1880s with the characteristic square bottle; production was moved and centralized at the current Sainte‑Marie site in the 20th century. In 1973 ownership passed to Cointreau, which promoted the new Sainte‑Marie facilities; in 2003 Saint James was acquired by the La Martiniquaise group. The Sainte‑Marie site also hosts the Musée du Rhum and the Maison de la Distillation, spaces dedicated to the history and techniques of rhum agricole.
Distillation
Traditional Creole column (continuous distillation) for many references; pot still/alambic for some specific expressions (cœur de chauffe).
Ageing
Aging in dedicated cellars; some cuvées are matured for long periods in selected small Bourbon barrels.
Raw materials
- cane juice (vesou)
- sugarcane
- Victoria pineapple (for the arrangés)
- Bourbon vanilla (for the arrangés)
Representative products
- Fleur de Canne (Rhum Blanc) 70cl
- Brut de Colonne (incl. versione Bio) 70cl
- Coeur de Chauffe 70cl
- Carafe Quintessence (Quintessence) 70cl
- L'Essentiel 70cl
- Rhum Paille 70cl
- Rhum Vieux VSOP 70cl