Domain: Saint James

In the second half of the 18th century, Martinique became a major sugar producer. The Trou Vaillant habitation, managed by the Brothers of Charity, was home to stills used to distil molasses residue to raise financial support for the Saint-Pierre military hospital at the foot of Mount Pelée which they ran. Father Edmond Lefébure, the head of the congregation, took matters into hand and organized the export of excess rum supplies to the English colonies in North America, as it was illegal to export the product to France to prevent competition with wine-based spirits. It was sold under the name Saint James, which was easier for the English to pronounce and named after Saint Jacques, one of the estate’‘s habitations. In the 19th century, Martinique became a leading rum producer. The brand was registered in 1882 after it was bought by Paulin Lambert, a Marseilles businessman who purchased several habitations and oversaw the production of rum and its export to mainland France, making the most of the Restoration to acquire properties from religious orders that had been nationalized during the French Revolution. Lambert was also behind the square-shaped bottle found today and used for the first vintage rum released by the house in 1885. The brand became a huge success despite the damage caused by the eruption of Mount Pelée in 1902. The company was bought by Cointreau in 1973, who grouped all the facilities together in Sainte-Marie.

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Saint James 1976 Of. Millesime

Saint James 1976 Of. Millesime - Saint James (Brown)

A Saint James rhum distilled in 1976.

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Saint James Of. Rhum Vieux 250ème anniversaire

Saint James Of. Rhum Vieux 250ème anniversaire - Saint James (Brown)

A decanter released to mark the 250th anniversary of Plantation Sainte Marie, featuring a blend of six of the distillery’s vintages, 1885, 1934, 1952, 1976, 1998 and 2000. A limited edition of 800 bot...

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Saint James 15 years 2006 Of. Ellliot Erwitt Edition Magnum Series n°1 - bottled 2021 LM&V

Saint James 15 years 2006 Of. Ellliot Erwitt Edition Magnum Series n°1 - bottled 2021 LM&V - Saint James (Brown)

This bottling is part of a series of four bottlings created by La Maison du Whisky and Velier, comprising a Hampden 5 year old, a Foursquare 16 year old, a Saint James 15 year old and a Mount Gay 14 y...

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Saint James 1982 Of.

Saint James 1982 Of. - Saint James (Brown)

A Martinique agricole rum distilled at the Saint James distillery in 1982. As with champagne, only the best years are bottled as a vintage. The 1980s were a difficult time for both rum and whisky prod...

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Saint James 1987 Of. Millesime

Saint James 1987 Of. Millesime - Saint James (Brown)

A Saint James rhum distilled in 1987.

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Saint James 2001 Of. Les Ephémères Lot n°1 - One of 3500 - bottled 2021

Saint James 2001 Of. Les Ephémères Lot n°1 - One of 3500 - bottled 2021 - Saint James (Brown)

An official bottling of Saint James distilled in 2001 and bottled in 2021 for the Les Ephémères range, a selection of exceptional rums. A limited edition of 3,500 bottles.

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Saint James 2007 Of. Les Ephémères Lot n°7 - One of 2720 - bottled 2022

Saint James 2007 Of. Les Ephémères Lot n°7 - One of 2720 - bottled 2022 - Saint James (Brown)

An official bottling of Saint James distilled in 2007 and bottled in 2022 for the Les Ephémères range, a selection of exceptional rums. A limited edition of 2,720 bottles.

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Saint James 20 years 1997 Of. Single Cask n°026-10-97 - bottled 2016

Saint James 20 years 1997 Of. Single Cask n°026-10-97 - bottled 2016 - Saint James (Brown)

A Saint James 1997 Single Cask (#026-10-97) matured in a 200 litre white oak cask and bottled in 2016 to celebrate the 20th anniversary of the creation of the Rhum Martinique appellation.

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Saint James 2001 Of. One of 1137 - bottled 2019 Velier Brut de fût

Saint James 2001 Of. One of 1137 - bottled 2019 Velier Brut de fût - Saint James (Brown)

An official Saint James small batch distilled in 2001, aged in American oak casks and bottled in 2019 for Velier. Velier was founded in Genoa by Casimir Chaix in 1947. It was originally a small, famil...

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Saint James 20 years 1997 Of. Cuvée 20 Ans A.O.C. n°027-10-97 - bottled 2016

Saint James 20 years 1997 Of. Cuvée 20 Ans A.O.C. n°027-10-97 - bottled 2016 - Saint James (Brown)

An official Saint James single cask (#027-10-97) distilled in 1997, aged in a 200-litre Quercus Alba American oak cask and bottled in 2016 to celebrate the 20th anniversary of the creation of the Mart...

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Saint James 20 years 1997 Of. Cuvée 20 Ans A.O.C. n°025-10-97 - bottled 2016

Saint James 20 years 1997 Of. Cuvée 20 Ans A.O.C. n°025-10-97 - bottled 2016 - Saint James (Brown)

An official Saint James single cask (#025-10-97) distilled in 1997, aged in a 200-litre Quercus Alba American oak cask and bottled in 2016 to celebrate the 20th anniversary of the creation of the Mart...

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Saint James 1998 Of. Single Cask n°831-12-98 - bottled 2016

Saint James 1998 Of. Single Cask n°831-12-98 - bottled 2016 - Saint James (Brown)

An official Saint James single cask (#831-12-98) distilled in 1998, aged in a Quercus Alba oak cask and bottled in 2016.

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Saint James 1999 Of. Single Cask n°189-10-99 - bottled 2016

Saint James 1999 Of. Single Cask n°189-10-99 - bottled 2016 - Saint James (Brown)

An official Saint James single cask (#189-10-99) distilled in 1999, aged in a Quercus Alba oak cask and bottled in 2016.

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Saint James 2003 Of. Brut de Fût - One of 950 - bottled 2018 La Confrérie du Rhum Private Casks

Saint James 2003 Of. Brut de Fût - One of 950 - bottled 2018 La Confrérie du Rhum Private Casks - Saint James (Brown)

An official bottling of Saint James distilled in 2003 and bottled in 2018 for La Confrérie du Rhum. A limited edition of 950 bottles.

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Saint James 1998 Of. Single Cask n°810-12-98 - bottled 2016

Saint James 1998 Of. Single Cask n°810-12-98 - bottled 2016 - Saint James (Brown)

An official Saint James single cask (#810-12-98) distilled in 1998, aged in a Quercus Alba oak cask and bottled in 2016.

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Saint James 1998 Of. Single Cask n°809-12-98 - bottled 2016

Saint James 1998 Of. Single Cask n°809-12-98 - bottled 2016 - Saint James (Brown)

An official Saint James single cask (#809-12-98) distilled in 1998, aged in a Quercus Alba oak cask and bottled in 2016.

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Saint James 1998 Of. Single Cask n°806-12-98 - bottled 2016

Saint James 1998 Of. Single Cask n°806-12-98 - bottled 2016 - Saint James (Brown)

An official Saint James single cask (#806-12-98) distilled in 1998, aged in a Quercus Alba oak cask and bottled in 2016.

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Saint James 2008 Of. bottled 2017 Velier 70th Anniversary Cask Strengh

Saint James 2008 Of. bottled 2017 Velier 70th Anniversary Cask Strengh - Saint James (Brown)

A Saint James Martinique rum distilled in 2008 and bottled in 2017 to mark the 70th anniversary of the founding of the Genoese importer and bottler Velier in 1947. It was a way for director Luca Garga...

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Saint James 15 years Of.

Saint James 15 years Of. - Saint James (Brown)

Saint James 15 Year Old wonderfully illustrates the concept of the angels’’ share. Required by the criteria of the Martinique AOC to complete maturation on site, the angels’’ share found in this tropi...

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Saint James 12 years Of. Réserve Privée

Saint James 12 years Of. Réserve Privée - Saint James (Brown)

An official bottling of Saint James 12 Year Old.

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Saint James Of.

Saint James Of. - Saint James (Brown)

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Saint James Of. Hors d'Age

Saint James Of. Hors d'Age - Saint James (Brown)

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Saint James Of. Royal Ambré (70cl.)

Saint James Of. Royal Ambré (70cl.) - Saint James (Brown)

Saint James Royal Ambré is a rhum agricole from Martinique aged in oak casks. It is particularly well suited to cocktails, recipes for which are found on the back label.

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Saint James Of. Rhum Vieux

Saint James Of. Rhum Vieux - Saint James (Brown)

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Saint James Of. Royal Ambré (100cl.)

Saint James Of. Royal Ambré (100cl.) - Saint James (Brown)

Saint James Royal Ambré is a rhum agricole from Martinique aged in oak casks. It is particularly well suited to cocktails, recipes for which are found on the back label.

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Saint James Of. Paille

Saint James Of. Paille - Saint James (Brown)

Paille Saint James is a rum aged for around 12 months in oak barrels.

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Saint James Of. Imperial blanc

Saint James Of. Imperial blanc - Saint James (White)

A Saint James white rhum agricole produced and bottled in the 1990s. It is notably used to create the Ti-Punch, a very popular cocktail in the West Indies made with white rum, lime and sugar.

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