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Saint James 1931 Rhum Vieux Litre
A very rare rum, this was distilled from cane juice harvested on the Habitation Trou-Vaillant estate in 1931. Likely bottled in the 1930s or 1940s, this is a spectacular old example of rum from one of the spirit's most storied brands.
Distillery
Distillery status
Closed
Vintage
1931
Production Type
Cane Juice Rum
Still
Column still
Ageing
Tropical
Sweetened
No
Region
Martinique
Brand
Base
Cane Juice
Distillery
Saint James (Saint-Pierre)
The original production home of the Saint James brand of Martinique rhum agricole, located within the Habitation Trou-Vaillant near the town of Saint-Pierre. The distillery and brand were acquired by Cointreau & Cie SA in 1973, who moved production to a new distillery in Sainte-Marie
Production type
Cane Juice Rum,
Traditional Rum
Brand
Saint James
One of the most well-known brands of AOC rhum agricole from Martinique. A historic label, it has been sold since 1765 when it was first exported to North America by the Pères de la Charité. It is today owned by La Martinquaise and produced at its distillery in Sainte-Marie.
Founded
1765
Production type
Cane Juice Rum
Company
Ernest Lambert & Co
A company established in 1905 by brothers Ernest and Eugene Lambert. It owned a number of plantations across Martinique, including Trou-Vaillant where its distillery produced rum for the Saint James brand. It subsequently divested from its rum interests in 1955.
Founded
1905
Company type
Distiller
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