8BB598D0-A35E-439D-94C7-1C1A2D2AD77DMauritius Grays
Grays New Grove Savoir-Faire (Islay Whisky cask finish) 2013 70cl bottle
Grays · Mauritius · 46%

Grays New Grove Savoir-Faire (Islay Whisky cask finish) 2013

7.5/10 based on 21 community reviews ↓

A solid stepping stone for whisky-curious rum drinkers: 8‑year molasses rum at 46% with a very pronounced Islay cask finish. Expect peat smoke, earth, citrus, peach and caramel, suited to slow sipping.

  • Strong Islay character
  • Interesting peat-smoke notes
  • Good citrus/fruit touch
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Details about Grays New Grove Savoir-Faire (Islay Whisky cask finish) 2013

CountryMauritius
DistilleryGrays
ABV46%
Volume70cl
Age8 years
Vintage2013
Limited edition1,500 bottles

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How does Grays New Grove Savoir-Faire (Islay Whisky cask finish) 2013 taste?

Aggregated from 21 community reviews.

Peaty Islay finish meets New Grove fruit A solid stepping stone for whisky-curious rum drinkers: 8‑year molasses rum at 46% with a very pronounced Islay cask finish. Expect peat smoke, earth, citrus, peach and caramel, suited to slow sipping.

Perfect for

Peated whisky lovers wanting a rum with strong Islay smoke, earthy peat, citrus and peach notes at a moderate 46% ABV.

Less suitable for

Rum drinkers who dislike peat or want classic New Grove fruit-forward character; beginners expecting an easy, sweet sipper.

How is Grays New Grove Savoir-Faire (Islay Whisky cask finish) 2013 rated?

RumX's 0–10 scale is strict — 7.5 lands squarely 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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Review by Rowald Sweet Empire

Rowald Sweet Empire
Sep 2022408 reviewsNetherlands
7.5/10

Very prominent Islay finish. It's okay but not mindblowing. Cool if you like peated whisky though

Review by Kevin Sorensen 🇩🇰

Kevin Sorensen 🇩🇰
Nov 20245,424 reviewsDenmark
7.2/10

#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

Vincent D
Apr 2025619 reviewsFrance
7.1/10

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

Quentin Leseigneur
Aug 202321 reviews
7.0/10

Un rhum très marqué par des senteurs et des saveurs fumées type barbecue.

Review by Richard Krupa

Richard Krupa
Mar 2023686 reviewsCzech
6.3/10

fruit and earthiness, of the three Savoir Faire I like the least

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Grays New Grove Savoir-Faire (Islay Whisky cask finish) 2013
Grays New Grove Savoir-Faire (Islay Whisky cask finish) 2013
Mauritius · 46% · 70cl · 7.5/10 · 21 reviews

Rating guide

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9.0–10.0 Excellent Stash as many as you can afford. Tell no one.
8.0–8.9 Very good Bank a backup. Tell everyone you meet.
7.0–7.9 Good Buy one and recommend it to your friends.
6.0–6.9 Pleasant Solid, super glad I drank it.
5.0–5.9 Average Totally acceptable.
4.0–4.9 Drinkable Not vocally complaining.
3.0–3.9 Poor Wish I was drinking something else.
2.0–2.9 Very poor Nothing nice to say.
1.0–1.9 Unpleasant No, that's not for me.
0.1–0.9 Inedible Pour it out.