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Grays S.B.S Mauritius French Oak & Chestnut Wood 2009
Members mostly land in the same place: this is a wood-driven Mauritius column rum that hits hard. The chestnut cask leaves a mark — one taster called it a "Muskelprotz mit Ausdauer" (a muscleman with stamina), meaning heavy oak, dark dried fruit, pepper and a hint of mint into a very long, almost bitter finish. The nose reads bourbon-like with fresh herbs. A few felt the 54% could sit smoother.
The community says- Long intense finish
- Distinctive chestnut oak
- Alcohol not fully integrated
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How does Grays S.B.S Mauritius French Oak & Chestnut Wood 2009 taste?
Aggregated from 25 community reviews.
Wood-heavy, peppery sipper with a huge finish Well liked as a distinctive, wood-heavy sipper with an unusually long, intensifying finish. Main gripe: the 54% bites a bit and the alcohol could integrate better.
People who want a bold, wood-forward sipper and like unusual cask work
Anyone wanting a soft, sweet, easy pour
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How is Grays S.B.S Mauritius French Oak & Chestnut Wood 2009 rated?
RumX’s 0–10 scale is strict: 8.3 sits in the “Very good” band. 100% of tasters rate it Good or better; only 0% rate it below average. See the full rating guide →
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What does the community say?
28% rate it between 6 and 8. 5 selected write-ups from 25 community ratings. You can view the complete list in our app.
Review by Gunnar Böhme "Bauerngaumen" 🤓
Boah, was für ein Muskelprotz mit Ausdauer! Ob das am sehr seltenen Chestnut Cask (insgesamt nur 6 Rums hier gelistet) liegt? Also dieser Rum ist definitiv nichts für schwache Gemüter, er beißt kräftig zu, fast zu kräftig, der Alkohol könnte etwas besser integriert sein. Ich schmecke schwere dunkelrote Früchte, auch etwas typische Minze hintenraus. Überhaupt, der Abgaaaaang! Ich glaube, ich hatte noch nie einen Rum mit so einem langen und sich noch intensivierenden Abgang im Glas. Ein Rum-Schraubstock, der sich immer weiter schließt, das ist das Bild, was mir in den Kopf kommt. Tolle New-Grove-Bombe des Jahrgangs 2009, der mich noch nie enttäuscht hat!
Review by Lot-NAS
The nose is quite nice, reminds me of Bourbon Whiskey with some nice fresh herbal notes in addition. On the palate it is quite powerful and mostly aligned with the nose. Same with the finish which is a bit short. The integration of its 54% is good but not great. Interesting wood, overall a really nice drop. Shout-out and thanks to Gunnar.
Review by Timo Groeger
Einen schönen SBS aus Mauritius hinterher. Die Nase ist überwiegend holzig, ich kann aber auch etwas Vanille erkennen. Am Gaumen auch viel Holz, es sind aber auch Kräuter und etwas Pfeffer vorhanden. Jedenfalls sehr lecker.
Review by Kevin Sorensen 🇩🇰
This release has a kind of lightness to it but the chestnut cask definitely has made an impact. Overall a nice rum and the price tag is really good compared to what you get.
Review by Michael Ihmels 🇩🇪
Als nächstes ein sbs Mauritius. Definitiv ein sehr leckerer Rum . Im Geschmack definitiv schön würzig auch ein wenig Holz ist zu merken. Beachtlich auch der Abgang mit einem sehr intensiven langen Abgang
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Details about Grays S.B.S Mauritius French Oak & Chestnut Wood 2009
A Column Still Rum from Mauritius, bottled by 1423 World Class Spirits, at 54%.
Community purchases
4 bottles logged by 4 collectors.
A drinker's rum.
50% opened, 2 emptied and repurchased.
4 purchased · 25 tasted · as of
About the Grays distillery
The Grays distillery is located in Mauritius. Rums from Grays have been reviewed 2,735 times with an average of 8.0/10.
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