J. Bally Millesime 2000 17 Year LMDW

Review by: The Auditor

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.

Distillery: Saint James

Bottler: La Maison Du Whisky

Region:  Martinique

Still: Column

ABV: 58.1%

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

Conclusion: 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.

Final Score: 91

Scoring Legend:

  • 95-100: As good as it gets. Jaw-dropping, eye-widening, unforgettable whisky.
  • 90-94: Sublime, a personal favorite in its category.
  • 85-89: Excellent, a standout dram.
  • 80-84: Quite good. Quality stuff.
  • 75-79: Decent whisky worth tasting.
  • 70-74: Meh. It’s definitely drinkable, but it can do better.
  • 60-69: Not so good. I might not turn down a glass if I needed a drink.
  • 50-59: Save it for mixing.
  • 0-49: Blech.

Published by The Auditor

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I have drank my fair amount of single malt but got started writing reviews about Single Malt and Bourbon in 2018. Over 1000 total reviews later and I focus mainly on Sugar Cane Spirits now. However, single malt is a still a spirits category I enjoy greatly as is Agave and Brandy. I wouldn’t go as far as to call myself an expert but I am the resident Rum obsessed writer for Malt Runners.

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