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 Rhum Traditionnel Le Must

Rhum Traditionnel Le Must

7.8 (203)
46 €

Award-Winning Rums from Savanna

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Édition Restaurant Blanc Paris HERR

2009   8yr   59,4%

World-class elegant HERR fruit bomb

9.1 (70)

Silva Collection SVN

2003   21yr   61,3%

Massive, woody, dried-fruit Savanna beast

8.9 (54)

L’Absolu

58%

Balanced, woody and chocolatey Savanna blend

8.3 (64)
171 €

HERRLINE (Selected by Swell de Spirits) HERR

2009   8yr   60,8%

Wild, fruity HERR benchmark

9.0 (112)

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

2017   8yr   59,5%

Strawberry-funk Savanna for seasoned fruit lovers

8.8 (58)

Rhum Traditionnel Le Must

9yr   45%

Soft, honeyed gateway into Savanna

7.8 (203)
46 €

Art of Rum by REPY AGA

3yr   57%

Funky olive-fruit Savanna for adventurous palates

8.0 (75)
135 €

Popular rums from Savanna

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

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

Strawberry-funk Savanna for seasoned fruit lovers

8.8 (58)
RX23891
Bottle of Art of Rum by REPY AGA

Art of Rum by REPY AGA

Funky olive-fruit Savanna for adventurous palates

8.0 (75)
135 €
RX378
Bottle of LMDW 60 Years HERR

LMDW 60 Years HERR

Legendary, wild HERR fruit grenade

9.0 (65)
RX9608
Bottle of Collection Métissage Maputo

Collection Métissage Maputo

Dark, woody, Armagnac‑driven powerhouse

8.7 (61)
RX17559
Bottle of L’Absolu

L’Absolu

Complex, dry Savanna for attentive sipping

8.3 (114)
171 €
RX24942
Bottle of L’Absolu

L’Absolu

Balanced, woody and chocolatey Savanna blend

8.3 (64)
171 €
RX24943
Bottle of The Wild Island Edition - Voie Lactée

The Wild Island Edition - Voie Lactée

Intense, divisive sherry cask powerhouse

8.1 (51)
RX21717
Bottle of L’Absolu

L’Absolu

Fruity-cognac Savanna with dry tannic bite

8.5 (104)
202 €
RX25364
Bottle of Savanna The Wild Island Edition - Grotte Marine

Savanna The Wild Island Edition - Grotte Marine

Cognac‑styled Savanna for patient sippers

8.3 (17)

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RX10507
Bottle of Rhum Traditionnel Le Must

Rhum Traditionnel Le Must

9yr   45%

7.8 (203)
46 €
RX130
Bottle of White HERR

White HERR

2018   62,5%

8.3 (142)
RX17559
Bottle of L’Absolu

L’Absolu

55,5%

8.3 (114)
171 €
RX20538
Bottle of HERRLINE (Selected by Swell de Spirits) HERR

HERRLINE (Selected by Swell de Spirits) HERR

2009   8yr   60,8%

9.0 (112)
RX15667
Bottle of Art of Rhum by Vast

Art of Rhum by Vast

2015   8yr   52%

8.3 (109)
141 €
RX16505
Bottle of Unshared Cask for Germany

Unshared Cask for Germany

2016   6yr   59,5%

8.4 (109)
141 €
RX21717
Bottle of L’Absolu

L’Absolu

58%

8.5 (104)
202 €
RX300
Bottle of Rum Artesanal Unshared Cask for Germany

Rum Artesanal Unshared Cask for Germany

2004   14yr   53,6%

8.5 (93)
RX7316
Bottle of Small Batch Rare Rums Grand Arôme

Small Batch Rare Rums Grand Arôme

2007   13yr   62,6%

8.7 (89)
RX12612
Bottle of Edition Bois Rouge (1992-2022)

Edition Bois Rouge (1992-2022)

5yr   57%

8.1 (89)
112 €
RX13079
Bottle of Lontan 57.5 Grand Arôme

Lontan 57.5 Grand Arôme

Unaged   57,5%

8.0 (86)
44 €
RX19664
Bottle of Art of Rum by Yann le Gall

Art of Rum by Yann le Gall

2014   8yr   54%

7.7 (86)
131 €
RX12451
Bottle of 2022 Limited Edition HERR

2022 Limited Edition HERR

2022   Unaged   57%

8.2 (84)
77 €
RX11066
Bottle of Rhum traditionnel (The Original Distillery Blend)

Rhum traditionnel (The Original Distillery Blend)

5yr   43%

7.3 (80)
30 €
RX11515
Bottle of The Wild Island Édition - Cascade

The Wild Island Édition - Cascade

2007   13yr   55,2%

8.4 (78)
172 €
RX23891
Bottle of Art of Rum by REPY AGA

Art of Rum by REPY AGA

3yr   57%

8.0 (75)
135 €
RX14156
Bottle of La Reunion 19

La Reunion 19

2003   19yr   67,2%

8.5 (74)
RX232
Bottle of Rhum Vieux Traditionnel

Rhum Vieux Traditionnel

5yr   43%

7.1 (73)
44 €
RX17038
Bottle of Unshared Cask for Belgium

Unshared Cask for Belgium

2010   11yr   60,5%

8.5 (71)
199 €
RX282
Bottle of Collection Grand Arôme Thunderstruck

Collection Grand Arôme Thunderstruck

2004   14yr   65,10%

8.9 (70)
RX20222
Bottle of Édition Restaurant Blanc Paris HERR

Édition Restaurant Blanc Paris HERR

2009   8yr   59,4%

9.1 (70)
RX17069
Bottle of Trad G 69

Trad G 69

2021   Unaged   69%

8.0 (68)
50 €
RX7182
Bottle of HERR Japoniani HERR

HERR Japoniani HERR

2006   12yr   63,2%

8.9 (66)
649 €
RX378
Bottle of LMDW 60 Years HERR

LMDW 60 Years HERR

2006   10yr   63,8%

9.0 (65)

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8.3/10
7,122 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 317 offers starting from €18.90 across 27 partner shops including Armagnac.de, Whisky Agents, Rum & Co, 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 304 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=7122) 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, Distilia Savanna The Virtues Charity by Robert Bauer 2008 15yr 68,3% is currently the highest-rated Savanna rum with an impressive rating of 9.2/10 based on %!d(float64=26) 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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