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 Vagabond Spirits Savanna Silva Collection SVN 2003

Vagabond Spirits Savanna Silva Collection SVN 2003

8.9 (40)
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Bottle of Vagabond Spirits Savanna Silva Collection SVN 2003

Vagabond Spirits Savanna Silva Collection SVN 2003

2003   21yr   61,3%

Complex fruit, leather, seamless power

8.9 (40)
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RX2765
Bottle of Savanna XO - Port Cask Finish 2005

Savanna XO - Port Cask Finish 2005

2005   12yr   50,7%

Citrus, spice and smoke—complex yet elegant agricole experience.

8.4 (31)
149 €
RX20205
Bottle of Savanna 2023 Limited Edition HERR 2019

Savanna 2023 Limited Edition HERR 2019

2019   57%

Explosive fruity esters with long, lively finish

8.4 (59)
59 €
RX16261
Bottle of Savanna HERR Japan Tribute 3 2018

Savanna HERR Japan Tribute 3 2018

2018   4yr   61,9%

Floral, fruity HERR with seamless power

8.5 (58)
250 €
RX378
Bottle of Savanna LMDW 60 Years HERR 2006

Savanna LMDW 60 Years HERR 2006

2006   10yr   63,8%

Explosive HERR fruit bomb, beautifully integrated

9.0 (60)
853 €
RX16505
Bottle of Savanna Unshared Cask for Germany 2016

Savanna Unshared Cask for Germany 2016

2016   6yr   59,5%

fruity, floral savanna with gentle oak

8.4 (104)
141 €
RX10507
Bottle of Savanna Rhum Traditionnel Le Must

Savanna Rhum Traditionnel Le Must

9yr   45%

smooth honey-vanilla, gentle oak

7.9 (167)
55 €
RX16303
Bottle of Savanna Unshared Cask for France 2016

Savanna Unshared Cask for France 2016

2016   6yr   62,1%

Minty, woody sipper with depth

8.3 (42)
197 €
RX17069
Bottle of Savanna Trad G 69 2021

Savanna Trad G 69 2021

2021   Unaged   69%

Funky olive and tomato; cocktail star

8.0 (68)
50 €

Top rated rums from Savanna

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Bottle of Savanna Édition Restaurant Blanc Paris HERR 2009

Savanna Édition Restaurant Blanc Paris HERR 2009

2009   8yr   59,4%

Explosive fruit, elegantly balanced HERR

9.1 (68)
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RX20538
Bottle of Swell de Spirits Savanna HERRLINE (Selected by Swell de Spirits) HERR 2009

Swell de Spirits Savanna HERRLINE (Selected by Swell de Spirits) HERR 2009

2009   8yr   60,8%

Explosive fruit, balanced HERR power

9.0 (99)
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RX1907
Bottle of Savanna Collection Grand Arôme The Chronicles (LMDW) 2004

Savanna Collection Grand Arôme The Chronicles (LMDW) 2004

2004   14yr   64,2%

Explosive, fruit-forward Grand Arôme with long finish

9.0 (63)
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RX378
Bottle of Savanna LMDW 60 Years HERR 2006

Savanna LMDW 60 Years HERR 2006

2006   10yr   63,8%

Explosive HERR fruit bomb, beautifully integrated

9.0 (60)
853 €
RX5948
Bottle of Savanna The Wild Island Edition - Forêt 2005

Savanna The Wild Island Edition - Forêt 2005

2005   13yr   56,4%

Fruity, menthol-fresh Grand Arôme standout

9.0 (53)
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RX282
Bottle of Savanna Collection Grand Arôme Thunderstruck 2004

Savanna Collection Grand Arôme Thunderstruck 2004

2004   14yr   65,10%

Explosive, fruity Grand Arôme with integrated strength

8.9 (65)
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RX7182
Bottle of Velier Savanna HERR Japoniani HERR 2006

Velier Savanna HERR Japoniani HERR 2006

2006   12yr   63,2%

Explosive fruity funk with polished power

8.9 (63)
649 €
RX10630
Bottle of Savanna Unshared Cask for France (LMDW)

Savanna Unshared Cask for France (LMDW)

7yr   55,9%

Explosive tropical fruit, superbly integrated strength

8.8 (60)
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RX7316
Bottle of Rum Nation Savanna Small Batch Rare Rums Grand Arôme 2007

Rum Nation Savanna Small Batch Rare Rums Grand Arôme 2007

2007   13yr   62,6%

Minty, fruity Grand Arôme

8.7 (86)
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RX308
Bottle of CDI Savanna Reunion (Bottled for Germany) 2007

CDI Savanna Reunion (Bottled for Germany) 2007

2007   12yr   61,6%

Fruit-bomb Savanna with minty, long finish

8.7 (60)
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RX9608
Bottle of Savanna Collection Métissage Maputo 2003

Savanna Collection Métissage Maputo 2003

2003   16yr   64,2%

dark armagnac spice, cocoa and raisin

8.7 (59)
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RX300
Bottle of Savanna RA Unshared Cask for Germany 2004

Savanna RA Unshared Cask for Germany 2004

2004   14yr   53,6%

Fruity nose, dry cognac finish

8.5 (86)
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RX17038
Bottle of Savanna Unshared Cask for Belgium 2010

Savanna Unshared Cask for Belgium 2010

2010   11yr   60,5%

Armagnac-kissed grapes, woody spice

8.5 (69)
199 €
RX14156
Bottle of The Duchess Savanna La Reunion 19 2003

The Duchess Savanna La Reunion 19 2003

2003   19yr   67,2%

Complex wood and dried fruit

8.5 (69)
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RX16261
Bottle of Savanna HERR Japan Tribute 3 2018

Savanna HERR Japan Tribute 3 2018

2018   4yr   61,9%

Floral, fruity HERR with seamless power

8.5 (58)
250 €
RX16505
Bottle of Savanna Unshared Cask for Germany 2016

Savanna Unshared Cask for Germany 2016

2016   6yr   59,5%

fruity, floral savanna with gentle oak

8.4 (104)
141 €
RX21717
Bottle of Savanna L’Absolu 2024

Savanna L’Absolu 2024

58%

balanced fruity‑woody Savanna with HERR kick

8.4 (89)
202 €
RX11515
Bottle of Savanna The Wild Island Édition - Cascade 2007

Savanna The Wild Island Édition - Cascade 2007

2007   13yr   55,2%

red fruits, port-kissed spice

8.4 (77)
172 €
RX20205
Bottle of Savanna 2023 Limited Edition HERR 2019

Savanna 2023 Limited Edition HERR 2019

2019   57%

Explosive fruity esters with long, lively finish

8.4 (59)
59 €
RX11034
Bottle of Savanna The Wild Island Edition - Vague 2006

Savanna The Wild Island Edition - Vague 2006

2006   13yr   64,5%

Intense green apple, long dry spice

8.4 (54)
246 €
RX7181
Bottle of Savanna The Wild Island Edition - Mer 2003

Savanna The Wild Island Edition - Mer 2003

2003   15yr   52,7%

Armagnac-kissed, fruity and smoky Savanna

8.4 (53)
249 €
RX130
Bottle of Habitation Velier Savanna White HERR 2018

Habitation Velier Savanna White HERR 2018

2018   62,5%

Bubblegum red-fruit funk, Daiquiri standout

8.3 (140)
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RX15667
Bottle of Savanna Art of Rhum by Vast 2015

Savanna Art of Rhum by Vast 2015

2015   8yr   52%

Floral, fresh Savanna, easy sipper

8.3 (107)
141 €
RX17559
Bottle of Savanna L’Absolu 2023

Savanna L’Absolu 2023

55,5%

Fruity, woody and well-balanced

8.3 (97)
191 €
RX12612
Bottle of Savanna Edition Bois Rouge (1992-2022)

Savanna Edition Bois Rouge (1992-2022)

5yr   57%

Herbal, spicy, vanilla-kissed Savanna

8.2 (84)
112 €
RX12451
Bottle of Savanna 2022 Limited Edition HERR 2022

Savanna 2022 Limited Edition HERR 2022

2022   Unaged   57%

fruity funky pineapple and olive brine

8.2 (81)
77 €
RX21868
Bottle of Savanna Unshared Cask for Germany 2013

Savanna Unshared Cask for Germany 2013

2013   10yr   49,8%

fruity cognac-kissed sipper

8.1 (55)
121 €
RX13079
Bottle of Savanna Lontan 57.5 Grand Arôme

Savanna Lontan 57.5 Grand Arôme

Unaged   57,5%

Pineapple funk with briny kick, cocktail-ready

8.0 (71)
45 €
RX17069
Bottle of Savanna Trad G 69 2021

Savanna Trad G 69 2021

2021   Unaged   69%

Funky olive and tomato; cocktail star

8.0 (68)
50 €
RX10507
Bottle of Savanna Rhum Traditionnel Le Must

Savanna Rhum Traditionnel Le Must

9yr   45%

smooth honey-vanilla, gentle oak

7.9 (167)
55 €
RX11640
Bottle of Romdeluxe Savanna Collectors Series La Reunion No. 7 Grand Arôme 2013

Romdeluxe Savanna Collectors Series La Reunion No. 7 Grand Arôme 2013

2013   8yr   55,4%

honeyed savanna with wine-cask spice

7.9 (57)
169 €
RX19664
Bottle of Savanna Art of Rum by Yann le Gall 2014

Savanna Art of Rum by Yann le Gall 2014

2014   8yr   54%

Herbal-woody blend with peppery fruit lift

7.7 (79)
131 €
RX11066
Bottle of Savanna Rhum traditionnel (The Original Distillery Blend)

Savanna Rhum traditionnel (The Original Distillery Blend)

5yr   43%

Easy woody-vanilla sipper with value

7.3 (61)
30 €
RX232
Bottle of Savanna Rhum Vieux Traditionnel

Savanna Rhum Vieux Traditionnel

5yr   43%

Smooth vanilla-fruity sipper, great value

7.0 (67)
44 €
RX8422
Bottle of Savanna Métis

Savanna Métis

40%

Light banana-forward mixer

6.3 (56)
25 €

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8.3/10
6,134 reviews

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

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The RumX database currently contains 288 different rums from Savanna. This includes various expressions, limited editions, and bottlings across different age statements and proof levels. Our community has contributed over 6134 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 68 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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About the Savanna distillery

The Savanna distillery is located in Reunion. Rums from Savanna have been reviewed 6,134 times with an average of 8.3/10.

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