Review by: The Auditor
Review #1435; Rum #734
This rum comes from Independent bottler Bedford Park, who has quickly put together quite a reputation for bottling rum. This rum comes from the Savanna distillery and is of the High Ester Reunion Rum marque. It aged for 5 years in ex-bourbon in Europe before being bottled at cask strength with no additives.
Distillery: Savanna
Bottler: Bedford Park
Region: Reunion Island
Still: Pot
ABV: 67.7%
Nose: Juicy Fruit Gum, Vanilla, Minerality, Pear, Saline, Peppery, Raspberry
Palate: Mediumoily mouthfeel, Minerality, Pear, Saline, Juicy Fruit Gum, Apricot, and Raspberry
Finish: Medium length finish, Minerality, Juice Fruit Gum, Pear, Saline, Apricot, Raspberry
Yeah this is a great rum. The HERR marque rum in here won the battle against the oak and beat it into submission. It’s still pungent and vibrant, though certainly tamed down by the ageing. It doesn’t reach as high as some of the other aged HERR’s for me, but considering how few that is, this will likely be the most accessible and affordable aged HERR released in some time.
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.
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