Grays New Grove Savoir Faire Single Cask (20 Vin)
Complex and fruity, a Mauritius treasure.
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The New Grove Savoir Faire Single Cask is a rare 2008 release from Mauritius, available in only 433 bottles. Crafted at Grays distillery from molasses and matured to showcase complex aromas. Dominant raisin and peach scents evolve into a palate of wood and pepper, balanced with minty and roasted undertones. A favorite among rum enthusiasts for its complex taste and attractive pricing, offering a unique sip. Critics highlight its slightly sharp profile and inconsistent nose, while admirers praise its rich, well-rounded finish and fruity notes.
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The Grays distillery is located in Mauritius. Rums from Grays have been reviewed 2,219 times with an average of 7.9/10.
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Still restrained on the nose, so that you don't really recognize New Grove, but the rum really gets going on the palate! Heavy fruity and woody at the same time, warm and incredibly complex, a feast for the palate! I really like this rum, it ranks right up there with the New Groves. If the nose wasn't so restrained, it would even be at the top of my list. As the 20Vin stores are only available in Mauritius, my decision is clear: I will return there and look for this rum! 😊 Update 2024-04-29: This really is a particularly good rum. Today I didn't find it at all restrained on the nose, which is why the rum now gets one more point. The incarnation of New Grove, I love these aromas! Update 2024-06-18: Yes, I made it and brought myself the rum from Mauritius, Grays delivery service delivered it free to my door there. 🤗 That's the good news. It is somewhat clouded by the fact that the rum unfortunately loses out to the top New Grove 2009 (RX2744) in the crosstasting: On the palate, it simply has too few watts to keep up with the Croesus; after all, more alcohol transports more flavors. But it is still a top product from Grays, especially for the incredible price of just EUR 50 for an SC. 😍
An der Nase allem voran würzige Noten, Trockenfrüchte, trop. Früchte und dezent Kaugummi. Dazu auch leicht florale Anklänge. Im Mund dann neben Pfirsich auch etwas Menthol (Minze?), Karamell, trop. Früchte und auch hier wieder dezent Kaugummi a la Savanna HERR. Gefällt mir in Summe sehr gut. Edit: Nochmal ein Quervergleich mit den folgenden Abfüllungen, die mir bei vorherigen Verkostungen alle bereits sehr gut gefallen haben: Fine Spirits 2009 (RX2949) Savoir Faire 2012 #256 (RX7608) Savoir Faire (20Vin) 2008 (RX13081) LMDW 2009 (RX2744) Für mich ist der LMDW der knappe Sieger (8.8), weil er für mich am meisten Komplexität mitbringt. Mit 8.7 der Fine Spirits auf Platz 2, da er einfach krass intensive Minz/Menthol-Noten mitbringt und sich so etwas von den anderen Abfüllungen absetzt. #256 landet mit 8.6 auf Platz 3 mit viel Frucht und auch ordentlich Minze. Der 20Vin ist dem #256 ziemlich ähnlich, aber weniger intensiv und damit knapp dahinter mit 8.5
On the nose, initially a caramelly sweetness, dried fruit, some leather and wood in the direction of the barrel, but not unpleasant. The palate is then beautifully fruity, yellow, bright fruits, a little peppery and then a slight, pleasant bitterness and a light minty note on the finish.
Nose: classic Grays with a nice minty note. Palate: alcohol quite well integrated, somewhat bitter, menthol, bitter orange, some wood, some caramel due to the tropical maturation.