Mauritius
Mauritius: Island terroir shaping Mauritius rum and rum from Mauritius excellence
Volcanic, wind-brushed and sugarcane-rich, Mauritius crafts characterful island rums. Basaltic soils, warm days and cool trade winds produce expressive cane—reflected in both cane‑juice rhum and molasses-based styles. From Chamarel and Saint Aubin to Grays and Litchquor, producers marry column precision with pot-still punch and inventive cask finishes.
On RumX—the world’s largest rum platform—you’ll find 463 expressions of Mauritius, rated across 4,847 community reviews with a median 7.5/10. New Grove Emotion and S.B.S Mauritius 2009 charm enthusiasts, while Lazy Dodo, Gold of Mauritius and Blue Mauritius appeal to sweeter palates. Curious about the best from Mauritius distilleries? You’re in the right place. Our community highlights value picks and premium rum treasures alike.
Popular rums from Mauritius
Top rated Mauritius rums
Grays New Grove Single Cask Rum (Fine Spirits) 2009
2009 58,5%
Fruity, spicy, intense; a bold island rum.
LMDW Grays New Grove Savoir Faire Single Cask 2009
2009 60%
Fruity, minty, complex cask-strength sipper
LMDW Grays New Grove Savoir Faire Single Cask 2010
2010 12yr 65,2%
Fruity, minty cask strength with great integration
Grays New Grove Royal Rum Blend (60th Anniversary of LMDW) 2007
2007 10yr 45,6%
Fruity, spicy complexity with apricot and vanilla notes.
Grays New Grove Savoir Faire Single Cask (20 Vin) 2008
2008 50%
Complex and fruity, a Mauritius treasure.
Grays S.B.S Mauritius 2009 2009
2009 14yr 53,7%
Dark-fruit, minty, well-balanced cask strength
La Confrérie du Rhum Grays New Grove Single Cask 2007
2007 10yr 50%
Smooth, fruity, and easily enjoyable daily sip.
Saint Aubin Single Estate Rum 2010
2010 11yr 51,2%
Port‑kissed spice, raisin and cherry
Dràm Mòr Grays Single Cask Rum 2010
2010 11yr 51%
Complex, minty delight at 51%, fresh and herbal.
Grays S.B.S Mauritius French Oak & Chestnut Wood 2009
2009 54%
Bold, unique flavor journey with lasting finish.
The Nectar Grays New Grove Savoir Faire - Small Batch 2005
2005 12yr 50%
Fruity, fresh; a notable Mauritian rum.
The Nectar Grays The Nectar Of The Daily Drams LMDW 2010
2010 12yr 53,4%
Fruity, rich, complex with Port highlights.
Barikenn Mauritius MCPA 2013
2013 7yr 53,6%
Tropical, spicy with chocolate hints. Easy-drinking rum.
Chamarel Highveld Aging Séries Oloroso Cask Antipodes 2017
2017 5yr 55,3%
Fruity, woody, and intriguingly winey agricole experience.
Grays New Grove Savoir Faire Single Cask (Smuggler) 2008
2008 13yr 50%
Complex, tropical, and slightly bitter Mauritian rum.
Flavour profile of Mauritius
Most frequently mentioned flavors
RumX users describe Mauritius as versatile: approachable, often sweet-leaning crowd-pleasers (Lazy Dodo, Gold of Mauritius, Blue Mauritius) contrast with complex, drier single casks (New Grove Savoir Faire, S.B.S Mauritius 2009). Typical notes include tropical fruit, vanilla, cocoa, gentle oak and a minty/menthol twist. Overall sentiment is positive—median 7.5/10 from 4,847 reviews—with advice to explore beyond entry-level bottles to find the island’s distinctive depth.
Popular distilleries of Mauritius
- Grays 119 rums
- Litchquor Ltd. 11 rums
- Chamarel 61 rums
- Saint Aubin 45 rums
- Emperor 12 rums
- Medine Estate 36 rums
- Oxenham Craft Distillery 13 rums
- Labourdonnais 51 rums
All rums from Mauritius
- Grays New Grove Single Cask Rum (Fine Spirits) 2009 58,5% RX2949
- LMDW Grays New Grove Savoir Faire Single Cask 2009 60% RX2744
- LMDW Grays New Grove Savoir Faire Single Cask 2010 12yr 65,2% RX13444
- CDI Grays Mauritius (Perola) 2010 11yr 57,8% RX12865
- Grays New Grove Royal Rum Blend (60th Anniversary of LMDW) 2007 10yr 45,6% RX798
- Grays New Grove Savoir Faire 2008 15yr 49,8% RX21952
- Grays New Grove Savoir Faire Single Cask (20 Vin) 2008 50% RX13081
- Grays New Grove Savoir Faire Single Cask 2012 55% RX7608
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