Review #1270; Rum #575

This is a bottling of rum from the Savanna distillery located on Reunion Island. This rum was distilled on a column still and aged for between 10-15 years in ex-cognac and ex-port casks. All the ageing took place at Savanna in tropical conditions. The base rum was their Grand Arome mark and it was bottled at high proof with no additives.

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Distillery: Savanna

Bottler: Savanna

Region: Barbados

Still: Column

ABV: 55.5%

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Nose: Orange Peel, Sweaty Funk, Brine, slight metallic tinge, star anise, Mango, Mint, Menthol

Palate: Thick oily mouthfeel, Sweaty Funk, Brine, Star Anise, Mango, Metallic Tinge, Mint, Menthol

Finish:Long length finish, Brine, Star Anise, Mango, Metallic Tinge, Orange Peel, Mint, Menthol

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Conclusion: I love aged Grand Arome from Savanna and this bottling is of no exception. Fruits, menthol, and that weird flavor I can only describe as a kind of sweaty funk that forms the backbone. A touch of that industrial metallic tinge pops in as well and the finish lasts forever. An expensive bottle, but a great one.

Final Score: 91

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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.