New Grove Distillery 10 Years Old Tradition 40% NV

Professional reviews

Serge Valentin (81)

We had tasted the 5-year-old last year, and it was quite good (WF 81). In general, the rums from Mauritius are improving, in my opinion. I remember, ten years ago, there were still some that were monstrously sweeter than pure sugar. Colour: reddish amber. Nose: nice, round, soft, with hints of cane honey and candied oranges, plus a pretty floral side (ylang-ylang). Not much to add, but it's quite nice indeed. Mouth: no sugar on our path, rather sweet liquorice, sugar cane, 100% natural vanilla... alas, it then dips, probably due to a light texture and an alcohol content cut to the strict minimum. The vanilla remains... Finish: short and slightly caramelised. A bit of roasted pineapple and a bit of tar in the finale, that's good. Comments: same score as the 5 for me. The 5 was fresher and, above all, fruitier, I believe. Pity about the 40% ABV, it feels a bit light.