Lazy Dodo XO Chronicles Grays Mauritius Island Single Estate Rum 70 cl 40%

Named after the flightless bird that went extinct on Mauritius in the 1600s, this rum draws its calm from a minimum of 13 years ageing at a single estate under 175 years of distilling tradition.

Expert Description

Lazy Dodo XO Chronicles Grays Mauritius Island Single Estate Rom is a Mauritius Rum, a single estate rum aged a minimum of 13 years, bottled at 40%.

The rum comes from the Grays distillery, founded in 1848 in northern Mauritius, and carries the name Lazy Dodo as a tribute to the island's iconic, extinct bird, which could not fly and was therefore nicknamed "the lazy dodo". XO Chronicles is aged in French and American oak, including ex-cognac and ex-bourbon casks, where the best vintages are carefully selected and blended to achieve a balanced, well-structured whole.

The result is a fresh, generous rum, where citrus notes meet a powerful, spiced finish.

Tasting Notes

Nose

Fresh with citrus and caramel.

Palate

Generous with orange, sugar and mint.

Finish

Powerful with lemongrass, brown sugar and orange zest.

Specifications

Name: Lazy Dodo XO Chronicles
Distillery: Grays Distillery
Region/Country: Mauritius
Type: Single Estate Rum
Age: Minimum 13 Years
ABV: 40%
Size: 70 CL
Cask Type: French and American oak, including ex-cognac and ex-bourbon casks

Flavour Profile

Fresh · Citrus-forward · Powerful · Spiced · Balanced

Did You Know?

The dodo bird, after which the rum is named, was unique to Mauritius and went extinct already by the late 1600s, making it one of the earliest known examples of human-caused extinction.

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Frequently Asked Questions about Lazy Dodo XO Chronicles

What is Lazy Dodo XO Chronicles?

It's a Mauritius Rum, a single estate rum aged a minimum of 13 years in French and American oak, bottled at 40%.

Is it worth the money?

Yes, with over 13 years of ageing and a careful selection of vintages from a single estate, it's a solid choice among Mauritius rums.

What does Lazy Dodo XO Chronicles taste like?

It smells fresh with citrus and caramel, while the palate is generous with orange, sugar and mint, leading to a powerful finish.

What does the name Lazy Dodo mean?

It refers to the dodo bird, a flightless bird unique to Mauritius that went extinct in the late 1600s.

Who is Grays Distillery?

It's a distillery founded in 1848 in northern Mauritius that produces the Lazy Dodo brand, building on 175 years of distilling tradition.

How should Lazy Dodo XO Chronicles be enjoyed?

It's best enjoyed neat in a snifter, where the balanced structure and spiced finish come through best.