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CDI Grays Mauritius (Perola) 2009

Highly praised for its peachy fruit, mint freshness and Armagnac‑oak depth. Dry, characterful and easy to sip for the ABV, with many calling it a top Mauritius value bottling.

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Wow, Mauritius really is full of gems! Except for the finish, which could have been longer, for me it's flawless. The nose is very rich in fruit, particularly quince, spices and butter caramel, with a few notes of milk chocolate as well, superb. The fresher palate passes quite quickly, with a lingering menthol base and grapefruit. It sparkles in the mouth! It's very successful. I don't know what the finish brought to it, but it's very, very good.
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Details about CDI Grays Mauritius (Perola) 2009

Country Mauritius
Distillery Grays
RumX ID RX12864
ABV 53,1%
Vintage 2009
Bottled 2022
Cask number #GE163
Made from Molasses
Age 13 years
No. of bottles 597
Bottle volume 70cl
Compagnie des Indes • Grays 2009   13yr   53,1% Mauritius (Perola)

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    How does CDI Grays Mauritius (Perola) 2009 taste?

    Peach, mint and Armagnac‑oak combo
    Who is this rum for?

    If you enjoy TDL‑style peach ice tea with a herbal twist, this Mauritius gives you similar fruit and mint, plus an Armagnac layer, in a very fairly priced package.

    Not really suitable for

    Those sensitive to menthol/mint notes, looking for a very sweet sipper, or beginners who might find 53.1% cask strength and the winey oak influence a bit demanding.

    Aroma

    Peaches Vanilla Armagnac Minty

    Taste

    Peaches Minty Menthol Armagnac

    How is CDI Grays Mauritius (Perola) 2009 rated?

    8.4/10 82 reviews
    Top 9% Mauritius Top 22% Grays
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    Wow, Mauritius really is full of gems! Except for the finish, which could have been longer, for me it's flawless. The nose is very rich in fruit, particularly quince, spices and butter caramel, with a few notes of milk chocolate as well, superb. The fresher palate passes quite quickly, with a lingering menthol base and grapefruit. It sparkles in the mouth! It's very successful. I don't know what the finish brought to it, but it's very, very good.

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    Hinweis: Tätigkeit bei der Perola GmbH (Spirituosenbranche), teilweise berufliche Involvierung bei bewerteten Abfüllungen. Alle Bewertungen sind meine persönliche, unbezahlte Meinung. Deutlich milder und süffiger wie der 11y alte ohne Finish. Die zusätzlichen 20 Monate im Armagnac Finish haben den Rum perfekt abgemildert und ihm einiges an Kanten genommen. Der 11er ist deutlich mehr funky und intensiv, der hier ist deutlich harmonischer aber dennoch noch mit genug Power. Spannend sind die leichten pfirisch/Aprikosen Noten mit Eukalyptus und dazu dunkle Schokolade mit Cappuccino, Zimt, Muskat und Nüssen, sowie etwas Zitronenschale und ganz zum Schluss kommt wieder die für mich charakteristische Menthol/Grapefruitschale Note. Gefällt mir ebenfalls sehr gut, fast schon etwas besser je nach Stimmungslage!😁🥳 Auf jeden Fall sind beide Abfüllungen imho absolute Mauritius Gray's Benchmarks!👌🏽

    Reifer Mauritius Rum mit klar erkennbarem Fass­einfluss. In der Nase helle Frucht, Traube, Vanille und eine leichte Würze, dazu eine spürbare Weinigkeit aus dem Armagnac Finish. Am Gaumen weich und rund mit süßer Frucht, Holz und dezenter Kräuternote, insgesamt sauber, aber etwas weniger fokussiert. Im direkten Vergleich wirkt die Cognac Variante präziser und stimmiger, während dieses Finish etwas mehr streut. Dennoch eine ordentliche Abfüllung mit solider Tiefe.

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    Das ist meine erste Mauritius Melasse-Session, nach dem ich sie gestern schonmal angetastet habe. Im direkten Vergleich der Savoir Faire 2009 für LMDW, der Savoir Faire 2010 für LMDW und der CDI 2009 13 yo für Perola. Vom Profil sind sich der Perola CDI und der LMDW sehr ähnlich, aber die Unterschiede sind gut wahrnehmbar. Auch hier haben wir den an TDL erinnernden Pfirsich-Eistee, dazu Holz und leichte Röstigkeit. Der CDI ist etwas leichter, etwas flacher. Mehr Zitrusfrüchte, weniger Kokos-Schokolade. Mit den 53,1 ist er extrem entspannt z. Trinken, Alkohol ist kaum zu spüren. Die Früchte bleiben lm Mund sehr präsent, sind weiter frisch und reif statt getrocknet. Das ist ziemlich cool. Der Mund erinnert an den Cadenhead TDL 2002 (Mango eau de vie), was auch an der leichten Minze liegen mag. Der Abgang ist ebenso fruchtig wie der Mund, er wird allerdings begleitet von einer sehr herben pflanzlichen Note, die ich kaum bestimmen kann. Es bleibt eine durchaus langanhaltende Zitronensäure zurück. Aus meiner dreier Rund ist der 2010er LMDW der beste, die Intensität im Mund macht die Zurückhaltung in der Nase mehr als Wett. Alkoholintegration, Balance, Komplexität alles top. Der 2009er ist ihm sehr, sehr dicht auf den Fersen. Hier überzeugt vor allem die Alte Marille und die höhere Komplexität, aber das leichte Beißen kostet ein paar Punkte. Vielleicht ist der Unterschied eher einer der Tagesform als des Geschmacks. Der CDI ist schon sehr gut, aber fällt etwas ab. Er ist leichter und damit zu weit auf der fruchtigen Seite.

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    The Grays distillery is located in Mauritius. Rums from Grays have been reviewed 2,582 times with an average of 8.0/10.

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