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

Strong Islay influence with smoky, earthy and peaty character.

Very prominent Islay finish
Senteurs et des saveurs fumées type barbecue
Light wood, faint caramel, light smoke
RumX community voice

Heavily marked by peaty smoke and earthiness, this Savoir-Faire’s cask finish divides opinion. One to try if you enjoy pronounced Islay whisky influence.

54.78 €

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Details about this rum

Country
Distillery
Brand
New Grove
RumX ID
RX13059
ABV
46%
Vintage
2013
Made from
Molasses
Age
8 years
No. of bottles
1,500
Bottle volume
70cl
Grays 2013   8yr   46% New Grove Savoir-Faire (Islay Whisky cask finish)

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    How does this rum taste?

    On the nose, the Islay cask finish leads, pushing out earthy smoke, peat, and woody touches. Drinkers agree the smoky, peaty influence is impossible to miss—"very prominent Islay finish. It's okay but not mindblowing" (@Rowald Sweet Empire). For some, this whisky-forward character works, but others feel "il emporte tout et ne laisse que de places aux fruits d'habitude si agréables" (@Vincent D). There's just enough citrus and subtle fruit in the background to add some lift, but the peat and smoke are the stars.

    Aroma

    Earthy Woody Smoky Peat

    Taste

    Peat Fruity Round Woody

    How is this rum rated?

    Rating (0-10)
    7.3/10 18 reviews

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

    #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.

    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.

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

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