Savanna Trad G High Ester Rum

Review by: The Auditor

Review #1239; Rum #549

This is an original bottling of rum from the Savanna distillery located on Reunion island. This rum was distilled from molasses on a Savallae column still with a 6 day long fermentation time. It comes out with an ester count of 248 g/hlap

Distillery: Savanna

Bottler: Savanna

Region: Reunion

Still: Column

ABV: 69%

Nose: Briney, Grapefruit, Iodine, peppery, sweaty, Orange Peel

Palate: Medium mouthfeel, Grapefruit, Brine, Pepper, Iodine, ginger, Orange Peel

Finish: Medium length finish, Grapefruit, Brine, Pepper, Star Anise, Ginger

Conclusion: I like this a lot. It has a good amount of fruity sweetness that is tempered by the more grungy industrial notes. A bit of brine and spices round it out as well.

Final Score: 88

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.

Published by The Auditor

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I have drank my fair amount of single malt but got started writing reviews about Single Malt and Bourbon in 2018. Over 1000 total reviews later and I focus mainly on Sugar Cane Spirits now. However, single malt is a still a spirits category I enjoy greatly as is Agave and Brandy. I wouldn’t go as far as to call myself an expert but I am the resident Rum obsessed writer for Malt Runners.

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