Afro-Caribbean Rum Grays Equiano

Had a retest led by the co-founder Mr. Ian Burrell during the Pre-party to Sweden Rumfest at Cane Rum Society in Stockholm which confirmed my earlier review. The added picture is from the first test. ——————————————-Bought 2*3 cl of this rum, a blend from Mauritius (Gray’s) and Barbados (Foursquare). It’s good, but I expected more cause it’s Richard Seale and Ian Burrell that’s behind it. Overall I think it’s a quite great rum, but a little too weak. It’s unsweetened, but there are some sweetness so I think it maybe could be something for people who likes sweet rum that want to develop their rum drinking into less sweetened rum.

It‘s a solid blend with a good value for money ratio.

Barbados meets Mauritius. Banana and coconut meet grapefruit and raisin, as well as light mint. Overall very aromatic and accessible, but I find the light rum from equiano much more exciting.

A really solid middle ground rum - probably won’t be appealing to fans of sweet rums but fall a little flat for those in search of unique complexity. Still, this collab between Grays and Foursquare is notable as a really solid piece of work for a reasonable price. Citrus and tropical fruit, light and crisp, spicy sweet - this has understated complexity. Bonus for the fact that no sugar or colorants are added.

A blend of rums from the Grays and Foursquare distilleries. The nose is more on the Bajan side, with shredded coconut, vanilla woodiness, dried fruit, spiciness and very sweet notes of caramel and brown sugar. It's hard to escape the Foursquare influence here. This is less true on the palate, with an attempt at the Mauritian profile, with a similar tone: sweet and caramelized, with spices and fruit accompanying a little dryness on the palate. Round and soft, but without great depth or complexity. The alcohol is well attenuated by the reduction. The finish is of medium length, very much focused on the Foursquare. It's dry, with oak, chilli and pepper on the finish, contrasting with the sweetness of coconut and vanilla. As beautiful as the story of this rum, which refers to a former slave who made a success of selling rum, may be, the product itself struggles to free itself from its one-dimensional, simplistic side, unfortunately.

In the nose still fresh and slightly flowery in the mouth then sweet chocolate finish somewhat rough. Ok but nothing more.

Exciting blend of Foursquare and Mauritius. Rarely had such a strong Kampot pepper note in the glass.

I remember how there was a certain amount of hype about this rum when it came onto the market. I think it's somewhat justified. Relatively light on the nose with honey, wood and some fruit. Then the barrel on the palate, again some honey and perhaps some citrus.

Not uninteresting, but a bit too straightforward for real excitement. Melange of yellow fruits and wood paired with caramel notes. Good entry-level rum.

Exciting blend. But not really round.

You can tell that Foursquare has its fingers in the pie here: A great blend whose taste matches its smell. Soft but intense vanilla flavors, some sweetness, subtle fruitiness. Very round and complex, perfect for novices and connoisseurs. Well located in terms of price.

All my Tastings and Scores are purely based on “Rums under £50”. I rarely look at Rums over £50 for my YouTube.

Unfortunately, a little too diluted and therefore quite flat at the end but otherwise a nice rum

Nose of vanilla, wood, spices, dried fruit (raisins), orange. Palate - sweetness, honey, vanilla, oak, spice, raisins. Finish - medium length, spices wood and orange peel and dark chocolate. Good rum, approachable and easy sipping neat.

Mild in taste. Drinkable.Very good with cigars