Reunion
Reunion — volcanic terroir, high-ester icons and premium rum from Reunion
On La Réunion, sugarcane thrives on volcanic slopes and ocean-breezed plains, yielding distinctive styles of Reunion rum. From fragrant cane-juice agricoles to long-fermented Grand Arôme powerhouses, the island’s tropical maturation sculpts bold fruit, spice and finesse. The RumX community has logged 8,154 reviews with a strong 8.2/10 median, and 570 expressions to explore.
Fans praise Savanna’s HERR and Grand Arôme for red-berry funk, tropical fruit and olive brine, while Isautier and Rivière du Mât bring elegance and spice. Charrette remains a local staple and gateway to the island’s “rhum arrangé” culture. Curious about rum from Reunion and its signature intensity? You’re in the right place.
Popular rums from Reunion
Vagabond Spirits Savanna Silva Collection SVN 2003
2003 21yr 61,3%
Complex fruit, leather, seamless power
Top rated Reunion rums
Savanna Édition Restaurant Blanc Paris HERR 2009
2009 8yr 59,4%
Explosive fruit, elegantly balanced HERR
Savanna Collection Grand Arôme Chai Humide 2007
2007 10yr 59,1%
Intense fruity rum with amazing complexity.
Savanna Collection Grand Arôme The Chronicles (LMDW) 2004
2004 14yr 64,2%
Explosive, fruit-forward Grand Arôme with long finish
Savanna LMDW 60 Years HERR 2006
2006 10yr 63,8%
Explosive HERR fruit bomb, beautifully integrated
Savanna The Wild Island Edition - Forêt 2005
2005 13yr 56,4%
Fruity, menthol-fresh Grand Arôme standout
Savanna The Wild Island Edition - Grand étang sec 2006
2006 12yr 59,9%
Roasted pineapple, spice, beautifully balanced
Swell de Spirits Savanna HERRLINE (Selected by Swell de Spirits) HERR 2009
2009 8yr 60,8%
Explosive fruit, balanced HERR power
Savanna The Wild Island Edition - Lave 2003
2003 15yr 66,5%
Rich, complex, fruity with woody elegance.
Vagabond Spirits Savanna Silva Collection SVN 2003
2003 21yr 61,3%
Complex fruit, leather, seamless power
Velier Savanna HERR Japoniani HERR 2006
2006 12yr 63,2%
Explosive fruity funk with polished power
CDI Savanna Reunion (Selected by Rum Stylez) Grand Arôme 2008
2008 12yr 58,3%
Complex, smoky, and boldly peppery Reunion rum.
Savanna Collection Métissage Madras 2007
2007 12yr 60,3%
Explosive fruit, integrated cask strength
Savanna Lontan Grand Arôme - chai humide Grand Arôme 2007
2007 8yr 60,4%
Rich, fruity, and complex with a strong ester kick.
Savanna Unshared Cask for France (LMDW)
7yr 55,9%
Explosive tropical fruit, superbly integrated strength
Swell de Spirits Savanna HERRLINE No. 2 (Selected by Swell de Spirits) TH1 2017
2017 8yr 59,5%
Tropical, fruity, smooth complexity
CDI Savanna Reunion (Bottled for Germany) 2007
2007 12yr 61,6%
Fruit-bomb Savanna with minty, long finish
Rum Nation Savanna Small Batch Rare Rums Grand Arôme 2006
2006 12yr 59,7%
Bold, complex, and evolving with excellent depth.
Rum Nation Savanna Small Batch Rare Rums Grand Arôme 2007
2007 13yr 62,6%
Minty, fruity Grand Arôme
Savanna Collection Métissage Maputo 2003
2003 16yr 64,2%
dark armagnac spice, cocoa and raisin
Savanna Lontan Grand Arôme 2002
2002 8yr 57,8%
Rich fruity and woody with menthol finish.
Savanna The Wild Island Edition - Piton des neiges 2006
2006 12yr 63,9%
Bold, fruity, and complex high-proof rum.
Velier Isautier Hors d’âge Agricole 2005
2005 16yr 65%
Expressive, woody-fruity agricole at 65% ABV
Velier Isautier Hors d’âge Traditionnel 2005
2005 16yr 65%
Roasted chocolate, tropical fruit, long finish
Rum Nation Savanna Small Batch Rare Rums 2007
2007 12yr 62,7%
Bold, fruity, ester-rich with a nail polish note.
Savanna 57 Blanc HERR 2019
2019 57%
Banana, strawberry, bubble gum and mint—truly vivid and funky.
Savanna Collection Grand Arôme Omaggio 2007
2007 10yr 55,1%
Lush and fruity with woody, ester nuances.
Savanna Collection Grand Arôme Porto Cask Blend 2004
2004 14yr 57%
Complex fruity rum with rich port undertones.
Savanna Collection Grand Arôme Unshared Cask Belgium 2007
2007 10yr 57,6%
Complex Savanna rum: caramel, fruity, long, spiced finish.
Savanna The Very Rare Cask (Traditional C20) 2000
2000 19yr 59%
Complex, woody, and rich with spice notes.
Flavour profile of Reunion
Most frequently mentioned flavors
RumX users describe Réunion as a paradise for high-ester lovers and balanced sippers alike. HERR and Grand Arôme releases burst with strawberries, pineapple, esters and briny olives, great neat or in Daiquiris. Blends like L’Absolu are praised for harmony, while approachable bottlings (e.g., Le Must) can feel light for some. Overall sentiment is enthusiastic, reflected in a healthy 8.2/10 median across hundreds of reviews.
Popular distilleries of Reunion
- Savanna 284 rums
- Isautier 91 rums
- Rivière du Mât 53 rums
- Charrette 22 rums
- Saint André 1 rum
- Vue Belle 2 rums
- Payet & Rivière 2 rums
- Chatel 9 rums
All rums from Reunion
- Savanna Édition Restaurant Blanc Paris HERR 2009 8yr 59,4% RX20222
- Savanna Collection Grand Arôme Chai Humide 2007 10yr 59,1% RX651
- Savanna Collection Grand Arôme The Chronicles (LMDW) 2004 14yr 64,2% RX1907
- Savanna LMDW 60 Years HERR 2006 10yr 63,8% RX378
- Savanna The Wild Island Edition - Forêt 2005 13yr 56,4% RX5948
- Savanna The Wild Island Edition - Grand étang sec 2006 12yr 59,9% RX11969
- Swell de Spirits Savanna HERRLINE (Selected by Swell de Spirits) HERR 2009 8yr 60,8% RX20538
- Savanna Collection Grand Arôme Thunderstruck 2004 14yr 65,10% RX282
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