Savanna L’Absolu 2024

Review by: The Auditor

Review #1318; Rum #623

This bottling of rum here was distilled and aged at the Savanna distillery located on tReuion Island. This is Savanna’s yearly blend where they play with traditional and grand arome rums aged for 10-16 years in ex-cognac and ex-port casks and 8 year old HERR. It is then bottled no additives.

Distillery: Savanna

Bottler: Savanna

Region:  La Reunion Island

Still: Column and Pot

ABV: 55.5%

Nose:  Toasted Caramel, Figs, Plums, Dark Chocolate, Nutmeg, Vinegar

Palate: Medium oily mouthfeel, Orange Essence, Dark Chocolate, Nutmeg, Vinegar, Plums, Figs, Toasted Caramel, Touch of Brine, Bubblegum

Finish:   Long length finish, Orange Essence, Dark Chocolate, Nutmeg, Vinegar, Plums, Figs, Brine, Black Pepper, Touch of Leather, Bubblegum

Conclusion: Another winning blend from the folks at Savanna. This packs a really intense punch of flavor on the plate and the finish goes on forever. That spices and fruits really go well with the brine and the bubblegum flavor is very intense.

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.

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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