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Grays S.B.S Mauritius 2008
One member called it a "very nice bottle," and that easy-going take fits: a Mauritius column-still rum with a port finish that stays in the background rather than taking over. Expect grape, raisin and raspberry-candy fruit next to chili, cinnamon and pepper, with a mild sweetness. At 55.7% it drinks surprisingly gently — several tasters call it dangerously drinkable.
The community says- Fruity, grape and raisin
- Well-judged port finish
- But: Lacks complexity
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How does Grays S.B.S Mauritius 2008 taste?
Aggregated from 24 community reviews.
Fruity, port-finished Mauritius, easy sipper Most people enjoy this fruity, port-kissed Mauritius as an easy sipper. A few find it lacks complexity and gets a touch hot late; the finish is well judged, not dominant.
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How is Grays S.B.S Mauritius 2008 rated?
RumX’s 0–10 scale is strict: 8.0 sits in the “Very good” band. 95% 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?
75% rate it 8 or higher. 11 selected write-ups from 24 community ratings. You can view the complete list in our app.
Review by bossi
Dieses Sample hat mir Joshua von 1423 World Class Spirits bereits vor einer Weile zukommen lassen – vielen Dank dafür. Und auch hier eine sehr ähnliche Nase, wie bei den beiden anderen Kandidaten. Hinzu kommt allerdings bereits hier in der Nase das Portfinish, welches mich sehr an den Worthy Park mit Portfinish von S.B.S erinnert – mit Sicherheit ähnliche Port Fässer :). Das Finish ist auch am Gaumen merkbar, dominiert aber nicht – gut eingebunden. Der Alkohol ist hier leider nicht ganz so gut eingebunden, wie beim NG 2005, steht dem NG 2005 aber in Komplexität und Körper nicht nach. Im Abgang fährt das Portfinish nochmals merkbar auf. Ein ein toller Rum, der mir den heutigen Abend in Hvide Sande versüßt hat. 83 Punkte
Review by Harald
Auburn Aroma: Smells sweet and very fruity raisins and port, while surprisingly mild and round for the alcohol content. Taste: Round and fruity-sweet in the mouth, then becomes spicy. When swallowed, it tastes of raspberry candy and sweets (maoam). Fruity raspberry syrup, port, red grape juice and raisins. In addition, toffee, cloves and cinnamon, pepper and wood. Finish: Medium length Spicy and woody, yet still fruity and vinous. Remains pleasant.
Review by primus
In der Nase angenehm und gut ausgewogen zwischen leichtem Fasseinfluss und für Agricoles typische grasig-Frischen Noten. Im Geschmack setzt sich das fort, wobei da noch interessante fruchtige und würzige Aromen wie z.B. Ingwer dabeikommen. Worth a try!
Review by Gunnar Böhme "Bauerngaumen" 🤓
Reißt mich nicht vom Hocker. Schmeckt irgendwie seltsam. Nach hinten raus zu alkoholisch. Update 2024-08-13: Deutlich süffiger als bei der ersten Verkostung. Das Port-Finish kommt jetzt auch gut durch und rundet den Rum ab. Aufwertung um 4 Punkte auf 80.
Review by Vincent Dfrn
Un équilibre entre le fruité typique New Grove (abricot, pêche) et les épices, le boisé, des baies (cassis, surreau) et la note vineuse du porto. Le degré amène bien sur de la puissance mais préserve la concentration.
Review by Mopar Rules
cane juice at something like cask strength is another story. Complex, warm, balanced, iridescent between the red fruity notes and the brown caramel notes. A nice night out, a warm touch…too man samples today
Review by zabo
So jetzt hab ich mich endlich mal um Gunnar seinen Mauritius Split kümmern können. Vom ersten Eindruck ist der gar nicht so schlecht. Wobei mir ein bißchen die Komplexität fehlt. Würde den eher in Richtung easy Sipper stecken.
Review by Thunderbird
Ein durchaus spannender Grays mit einer Mischung aus Frucht, leicht scharfen Gewürzen und etwas Süßem, gefällt mir ganz gut
Review by Johannes
Port Finish nicht zu dominant. Gefällt mir sehr gut!
Review by Jules Selected Spirits
Very nice bottle
Review by crazyforgoodbooze
Really unusual Mauritius. Chili and grape with some cinnamon and port influence, dangerously quaffable.
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Avg. community purchase price 92 €
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Details about Grays S.B.S Mauritius 2008
A Column Still Rum from Mauritius, bottled by 1423 World Class Spirits, at 55,7%.
Community purchases
16 bottles logged by 13 collectors.
A drinker's rum.
43% opened, 4 emptied and repurchased.
What did the community pay for Grays S.B.S Mauritius 2008?
Community paid 42–113 €.
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About the Grays distillery
The Grays distillery is located in Mauritius. Rums from Grays have been reviewed 2,822 times with an average of 8.0/10.
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