Review #1063; Rum #391

Holmes Cay, that American independent bottler, took a trip last year out to Reunion Island to visit Savanna distillery. They are one of the distilleries growing in popularity and known for the variety of rums they produce. Here we have one of the new single origin series Holmes Cay is bottling, an unaged agricole from Savanna with no additives or ageing. Let’s see how it turned out.

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Distillery: Savanna

Bottler: Holmes Cay

Region: Reunion Island

Still: Column

ABV: 50%.

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Nose: Lemon grass, Brine, faint olive, allspice

Palate: Medium mouthfeel, Lemon Grass, Brine, Olive, Green Bell Pepper, Allspice

Finish: : Medium length finish, green bell pepper, Lemon Grass, Olive Oil, Allspice, brine

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Conclusion: A very good offering. Savanna makes quality agricole that will serve you well for neat sipping and cocktailing. It falls a little short of other offerings for me but its priced fairly well ($40ish) and is a good staple for the bar. I will be getting myself a bottle in the future I am sure.

Final Score: 84

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Scoring Legend:

• 95-100: As good as it gets. Jaw-dropping, eye-widening, unforgettable whisky.
• 90-94: Sublime, a personal favorite in its category.
• 85-89: Excellent, a standout dram.
• 80-84: Quite good. Quality stuff.
• 75-79: Decent whisky worth tasting.
• 70-74: Meh. It’s definitely drinkable, but it can do better.
• 60-69: Not so good. I might not turn down a glass if I needed a drink.
• 50-59: Save it for mixing.
• 0-49: Blech.