Grays S.B.S Mauritius French Oak & Chestnut Wood 2009
For curious explorers ready for more intensity: a dry, wood-driven Mauritius single barrel at 54%. RumX drinkers get bourbon‑like oak, vanilla, herbs, nuts and chestnut bitterness, great for slow sipping or pairing with whisky fans.
- Intense wood spice
- Very long finish
- Great value
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Dry, woody chestnut power sipper For curious explorers ready for more intensity: a dry, wood-driven Mauritius single barrel at 54%. RumX drinkers get bourbon‑like oak, vanilla, herbs, nuts and chestnut bitterness, great for slow sipping or pairing with whisky fans.
Whisky and bourbon crossover drinkers who enjoy dry, wood-forward rums with herbal spice, nuts and an intense, chestnut-driven finish at higher ABV.
Those sensitive to high ABV or looking for soft, sweet and easygoing rums; the dry oak, chestnut bitterness and alcohol bite can feel too much.
How is Grays S.B.S Mauritius French Oak & Chestnut Wood 2009 rated?
RumX's 0–10 scale is strict — 8.3 lands squarely 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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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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About the Grays distillery
The Grays distillery is located in Mauritius. Rums from Grays have been reviewed 2,612 times with an average of 8.0/10.
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