Afro-Caribbean Rum Grays Equiano 8yr - 10yr 43%

Smooth, balanced blend with rich vanilla and caramel notes.

Equiano presents a well-rounded profile with inviting woody, vanilla, and honey aromas merging into a subtle caramel and dried fruit taste. Our RumX community values its approachable balance and accessible complexity, encouraging further exploration.

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    How does this rum taste?

    • Well-balanced flavor profile
    • Rich vanilla, woody, caramel notes
    • Approachable sip for beginners

    Equiano offers an inviting sensory journey with aromas of woody notes, vanilla, honey, dried fruit, and a hint of orange, while the taste reveals a delightful blend of caramel, sweet spices, and toasted barrel character. Our community of rum lovers from RumX appreciate its well-balanced, approachable profile, crafted from molasses and aged between 8 to 10 years. With a subtle mix of complexity and smoothness, this rum has become a favorite for those exploring both classic and innovative blends. Its blend of Caribbean charm and reflective nuances makes it a compelling choice for both newcomers and seasoned enthusiasts alike.

    Most frequently mentioned flavors

    Aroma

    Woody Vanilla Honey Dried fruit

    Taste

    Woody Caramel Sweet Dried fruit

    Finish

    Orange peel Woody Vanilla Sharpness

    How is this rum rated?

    7.4/10
    145 reviews

    Top 36%

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    7.7/10

    "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."

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    7.0/10

    "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."

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    7.6/10

    "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."

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    7.4/10

    "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."

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    Details about this rum

    Country
    Distillery
    RumX ID
    RX4754
    ABV
    43%
    Category
    Pot & Column Still Rum
    Made from
    Molasses
    Distillation
    Pot and Column Still
    Age
    8 years - 10 years
    Bottle volume
    70cl
    Price range
    <50€
    Type of spirit
    Rum
    Afro-Caribbean Rum • Grays 8yr - 10yr &nbsp; 43% Equiano

    How is the price of this rum developing?

    Ø Market value
    34€

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    38
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    23
    Open rate
    37%

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    About the Grays distillery

    The Grays distillery is located in Mauritius. Rums from Grays have been reviewed 2,002 times with an average of 7.9/10.


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