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Grays New Grove Savoir-Faire (Islay Whisky cask finish) 2013
Peat, barbecue smoke and a dry earthy bite lead here — the Islay whisky finish takes over almost completely. Underneath sit yellow fruit, light caramel, orange and soft spice, but several tasters felt the smoke "emporte tout" and left little room for New Grove's usual fruit. One reviewer also found it dialed down a touch too far in strength.
The community says- Bold Islay peat
- Coherent smoke-spice mix
- Whisky dominates fruit
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How does Grays New Grove Savoir-Faire (Islay Whisky cask finish) 2013 taste?
Aggregated from 21 community reviews.
Heavily peated whisky-finished rum, smoke-forward Enjoyable if you like peated whisky, but the Islay finish dominates and buries the fruit. Rated around 7/10 — the least favorite of the Savoir-Faire trio for several.
Fans of peated Islay whisky curious about rum crossovers
Anyone who wants New Grove's usual bright fruit
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How is Grays New Grove Savoir-Faire (Islay Whisky cask finish) 2013 rated?
RumX’s 0–10 scale is strict: 7.5 sits in the “Good” band. 66% of tasters rate it Good or better; only 4% rate it below average. See the full rating guide →
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What does the community say?
90% rate it between 6 and 8. 5 selected write-ups from 21 community ratings. You can view the complete list in our app.
Review by Rowald Sweet Empire
Very prominent Islay finish. It's okay but not mindblowing. Cool if you like peated whisky though
Review by Kevin Sorensen 🇩🇰
#4955 Whisky Live in Paris 27.09.2024-30.09.2024. Another great event meeting a lot of RumX new and old friends. This year three weren't as many new releases as in 2023, but I still had a great time. Nose Light wood, faint caramel, light smoke, faint peat, light citrus, light orange, faint chocolate. Palate Round, light wood, faint smoke, light peat, light earthy, spice, light orange, light salty. Finish Medium to long, light wood, light peat, faint smoke, light salty, fruits, spice.
Review by Vincent D
Goûté lors du RhumFest Paris 2025 après le 2008 et le finish Rozelieure. Et c'est le moins réussi à mon sens. J'aime le whisky tourbé mais ici il emporte tout et ne laisse que de places aux fruits d'habitude si agréables chez new grove. Dommage.
Review by Quentin Leseigneur
Un rhum très marqué par des senteurs et des saveurs fumées type barbecue.
Review by Richard Krupa
fruit and earthiness, of the three Savoir Faire I like the least
Details about Grays New Grove Savoir-Faire (Islay Whisky cask finish) 2013
A rum from Mauritius, distilled by Grays, at 46%.
Community purchases
8 bottles logged by 6 collectors.
A drinker & collector.
25% opened, 1 emptied and repurchased.
8 purchased · 22 tasted · 2 wishlist · 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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