Savanna

Savanna Distillery — Réunion’s high‑ester icon for curious rum lovers

Benchmark high‑ester style
Diverse rum portfolio
Tropical aging precision

Savanna is a pioneering rum distillery from Réunion, famed for expressive Grand Arôme and HERR high‑ester profiles alongside elegant agricole and traditional molasses rums. Rooted in the island’s sugar heritage and operating beside the Bois‑Rouge sugar estate, the house blends tradition with cutting‑edge fermentation and precise distillation to craft distinctive, premium rum.

On RumX, Savanna enjoys a strong reputation: 6,045 community reviews with a median 8.3/10. Drinkers praise the intensity and complexity of White HERR and HERRLINE, the balance of L’Absolu, and the collectible Unshared Cask releases—while some note lighter ABV bottles like Le Must can feel gentle. With 282 expressions listed, discovery never stops.

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Bottle of Reunion (Bottled for Germany)

Reunion (Bottled for Germany)

8.8 (63)
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Award-Winning Rums from Savanna

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Édition Restaurant Blanc Paris HERR

2009   8yr   59,4%

Explosive fruit, elegant HERR balance

9.1 (70)

Silva Collection SVN

2003   21yr   61,3%

Complex fruit, leather, seamless power

8.9 (49)

L’Absolu

58%

woody, spicy Savanna with dried fruits and chocolate

8.3 (59)
171 €

HERRLINE (Selected by Swell de Spirits) HERR

2009   8yr   60,8%

Explosive fruit, balanced high-ester elegance

9.0 (105)

HERRLINE No. 2 (Selected by Swell de Spirits) TH1

2017   8yr   59,5%

Fruity, estery Savanna with polished power

8.8 (54)

Rhum Traditionnel Le Must

9yr   45%

Fruity, smooth, great value Savanna sipper

7.8 (197)
46 €

Art of Rum by REPY AGA

3yr   57%

Funky olive and red-fruit profile

7.9 (69)
135 €

Popular rums from Savanna

RX371
Bottle of Collection Grand Arôme Port Cask Blend LMDW

Collection Grand Arôme Port Cask Blend LMDW

port-rich, fruity savanna with long finish

8.5 (46)
RX369
Bottle of 2007

2007

Rich, fruity, spicy with a high ABV.

8.6 (49)
RX24444
Bottle of HERRLINE No. 2 (Selected by Swell de Spirits) TH1

HERRLINE No. 2 (Selected by Swell de Spirits) TH1

Fruity, estery Savanna with polished power

8.8 (54)
RX23730
Bottle of Savanna Lontan Straight  Grand Arôme high ester Rhum         784,6 esters

Savanna Lontan Straight Grand Arôme high ester Rhum 784,6 esters

High‑ester beast, shockingly smooth and fruity

8.2 (58)
59 €
RX11066
Bottle of Rhum traditionnel (The Original Distillery Blend)

Rhum traditionnel (The Original Distillery Blend)

Easy woody-vanilla sipper with value

7.3 (77)
30 €
RX10507
Bottle of Rhum Traditionnel Le Must

Rhum Traditionnel Le Must

Fruity, smooth, great value Savanna sipper

7.8 (197)
46 €
RX232
Bottle of Rhum Vieux Traditionnel

Rhum Vieux Traditionnel

Fruity vanilla sipper, smooth and easy

7.0 (72)
44 €
RX11387
Bottle of 74.8 - Excellence Rhum

74.8 - Excellence Rhum

Intense rum with bold olive and sugarcane notes.

8.2 (20)
RX24942
Bottle of L’Absolu

L’Absolu

woody, spicy Savanna with dried fruits and chocolate

8.3 (59)
171 €

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RX10507
Bottle of Rhum Traditionnel Le Must

Rhum Traditionnel Le Must

9yr   45%

7.8 (197)
46 €
RX130
Bottle of White HERR

White HERR

2018   62,5%

8.3 (140)
RX17559
Bottle of L’Absolu

L’Absolu

55,5%

8.3 (109)
171 €
RX15667
Bottle of Art of Rhum by Vast

Art of Rhum by Vast

2015   8yr   52%

8.3 (108)
141 €
RX16505
Bottle of Unshared Cask for Germany

Unshared Cask for Germany

2016   6yr   59,5%

8.4 (107)
141 €
RX20538
Bottle of HERRLINE (Selected by Swell de Spirits) HERR

HERRLINE (Selected by Swell de Spirits) HERR

2009   8yr   60,8%

9.0 (105)
RX21717
Bottle of L’Absolu

L’Absolu

58%

8.5 (98)
202 €
RX300
Bottle of Rum Artesanal Unshared Cask for Germany

Rum Artesanal Unshared Cask for Germany

2004   14yr   53,6%

8.5 (90)
RX7316
Bottle of Small Batch Rare Rums Grand Arôme

Small Batch Rare Rums Grand Arôme

2007   13yr   62,6%

8.7 (86)
RX12612
Bottle of Edition Bois Rouge (1992-2022)

Edition Bois Rouge (1992-2022)

5yr   57%

8.1 (86)
112 €
RX12451
Bottle of 2022 Limited Edition HERR

2022 Limited Edition HERR

2022   Unaged   57%

8.2 (84)
77 €
RX19664
Bottle of Art of Rum by Yann le Gall

Art of Rum by Yann le Gall

2014   8yr   54%

7.7 (84)
131 €
RX11515
Bottle of The Wild Island Édition - Cascade

The Wild Island Édition - Cascade

2007   13yr   55,2%

8.4 (77)
172 €
RX13079
Bottle of Lontan 57.5 Grand Arôme

Lontan 57.5 Grand Arôme

Unaged   57,5%

8.1 (77)
44 €
RX11066
Bottle of Rhum traditionnel (The Original Distillery Blend)

Rhum traditionnel (The Original Distillery Blend)

5yr   43%

7.3 (77)
30 €
RX232
Bottle of Rhum Vieux Traditionnel

Rhum Vieux Traditionnel

5yr   43%

7.0 (72)
44 €
RX14156
Bottle of La Reunion 19

La Reunion 19

2003   19yr   67,2%

8.5 (71)
RX17038
Bottle of Unshared Cask for Belgium

Unshared Cask for Belgium

2010   11yr   60,5%

8.5 (70)
199 €
RX20222
Bottle of Édition Restaurant Blanc Paris HERR

Édition Restaurant Blanc Paris HERR

2009   8yr   59,4%

9.1 (70)
RX282
Bottle of Collection Grand Arôme Thunderstruck

Collection Grand Arôme Thunderstruck

2004   14yr   65,10%

8.9 (69)
RX23891
Bottle of Art of Rum by REPY AGA

Art of Rum by REPY AGA

3yr   57%

7.9 (69)
135 €
RX17069
Bottle of Trad G 69

Trad G 69

2021   Unaged   69%

8.0 (68)
50 €
RX378
Bottle of LMDW 60 Years HERR

LMDW 60 Years HERR

2006   10yr   63,8%

9.0 (64)
RX24461
Bottle of Unshared Cask (Czech Republic) TH1

Unshared Cask (Czech Republic) TH1

2016   7yr   63%

8.5 (64)

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8.3/10
6,825 reviews
Rating (0-10)

Flavour profile of Savanna

Most frequently mentioned flavors

Aroma

Woody Fruity Ester Tropical fruit

Taste

Woody Fruity Spicy Tropical fruit
RumX community voice

RumX users love Savanna’s spectrum: from potent, funky HERR and Lontan Grand Arôme bursting with red and tropical fruits, olives and menthol, to nuanced, balanced aged blends like L’Absolu. White HERR shines in cocktails and neat, while Unshared Casks bring cask‑strength excitement and strawberries‑meets‑spice profiles. A few find certain releases a touch light or alcohol‑forward, but overall the distillery earns high marks for character, creativity and consistency.


Frequently Asked Questions about Savanna

RumX offers the world’s largest selection of rum through our innovative shop-in-shop marketplace, similar to Amazon. For Savanna rums, we currently have 312 offers starting from €18.90 across 26 partner shops including Armagnac.de, Rum & Co, Inn-out-shop, Warehouse #1, Spirit Academy, Wein-Riegger. Our platform compares prices in real-time from specialized rum retailers worldwide, ensuring you always find the best deals.

The RumX database currently contains 302 different rums from Savanna. This includes various expressions, limited editions, and bottlings across different age statements and proof levels. Our community has contributed over %!d(float64=6825) reviews for Savanna rums, making it one of the most comprehensive resources for exploring this brand’s full range. New releases are added regularly as they become available.

According to the RumX community, Savanna Édition Restaurant Blanc Paris HERR 2009 8yr 59,4% is currently the highest-rated Savanna rum with an impressive rating of 9.1/10 based on %!d(float64=70) reviews. This expression has earned praise for its exceptional quality and represents the pinnacle of what Savanna has to offer. However, taste is subjective, and we encourage you to explore the full range to find your personal favorite.

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