Review by: The Auditor
Review #1297; Rum #602
This is an aged grand arome rum from Savanna. Distilled from molasses it was fermented for 6 days and distilled in 2001 before being aged for 17 years in an ex-cognac barrel at location. It was then bottled at cask strength with no additives.
Distillery: Savanna
Bottler: Savanna
Region: Reunion Island
Still: Column
ABV: 51%
Nose: Sweat, Brine, Guava, Passionfruit, touch of plastic, figs, plums, Nutmeg
Palate: Medium oily mouthfeel, Brine, Sweat, Passionfruit, Figs, Plums, Nutmeg, touch of bubblegum, copper
Finish: Long Finish, Menthol, Star Anise, Brine, Passionfruit, vinegar, Nutmeg, Bubblegum, Copper, Soy Sauce,
Conclusion: Yeah this hits those aged Savanna Grand arome notes out of the park. Its weird, its intense, its funky, its got a bit of baking spice, the fruits. That classic, lack of a better term, sweaty note really forms the backbone of this, its intensely salty but is balanced out by everything else. These are truly some of the most unique tasting rums out there, but damn do I wish they weren’t so expensive. This is a $400+ dollar bottle that is far and away out of my price range.
Final Score: 91
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.
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