CDI Savanna Réunion

Complex rum with tropical notes; worth exploring!

Réunion by Savanna offers complex woody aromas and tropical flavors, though some find the alcohol integration uneven. A sophisticated choice for rum enthusiasts.

8.3/10 18 reviews

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    How does this rum taste?

    Complex fruity aroma
    Rich in tropical flavors
    Long, woody finish

    The Réunion rum is a distinguished offering from the Savanna distillery, selected by Compagnie des Indes. Distilled in 2011 from sugar cane juice using a column still, it matures for 12 years, boasting a cask strength of 56.8% ABV. This limited-edition release, with only 257 bottles, features a dynamic profile of woody, varnish, and tropical fruit aromas. The palate is characterized by brown sugar, pineapple, and undertones of chocolate and glue. Although some users appreciate the rum's complexity and rich flavors, others find the alcohol integration less harmonious and the finish slightly adstringent. Ideal for connoisseurs who enjoy nuanced tasting experiences.

    Aroma

    Woody Varnish Pastries Butterscotch

    Taste

    Brown sugar Glue Dark chocolate Tropical fruit

    How is this rum rated?

    8.3/10 18 reviews
    Top 26% Reunion
    Top 40% Savanna

     Very cool rum from savanna! Nose: Fruits lightly soaked in nail polish/varnish🥃🥃Typical savanna notes mixed with butterscotch, pastries and licorice. Mouth: A width range a fruits with hints of varnish/glue/menthol. Lovely😍 The alcohol and barrel is integrated very well. The finish is quite long woody, mentholy with a dark choclatw flakes and a drop of fluid licorice

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    8.6 /10
    Review by: Galli33

     Not a Grand Arôme, but almost. Delicious stuff. Must breathe long!

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    8.5 /10
    Review by: Gunnar Böhme "Bauerngaumen" 🤓

     Erstaunlich komplex!

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    8.5 /10
    Review by: Johannes

     Quick update: I normally don’t do this but this thing makes such an incredibly good rum sour that I’m attaching the recipe here: Rum Sour 6 cl this rum 2.25 cl lemon juice 2.25 cl dark sugar syrup 1/2 egg white 2-3 dashes angostura bitters Reverse shake and strain to preferred glass. Tried a daiquiri with it too and its profile is just not built for that. Seriously, try a rum sour with this one. Main review: Nose has cola, vanilla, and butterscotch. This rum greatly benefits from the glass sitting in the sun for a few minutes to release all the flavors. Palate actually delivers on the cola and vanilla while adding some cherry. There is something else very delicate in there almost like heather but it’s very subtle, just out of reach. This is a rum that grows on you greatly. My tastings improved tremendously after decanting the bottle into a carafe and making sure the glass was warmed in the sun for a bit. This is a true tasting rum and you have to really pay attention to get the most out of it. Very glad I did not just have a 3cl sample or I would have completely missed the experience on this one.

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    8.4 /10
    Review by: Godspeed
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    Details about this rum

    Country
    Distillery
    RumX ID
    RX15983
    ABV
    56,8%
    Category
    Column Still Rum
    Vintage
    2011
    Cask number
    #R4651
    Made from
    Sugar cane juice
    Distillation
    Column Still
    Age
    12 years
    No. of bottles
    257
    Bottle volume
    70cl
    Price range
    <250€
    Type of spirit
    Rum
    Compagnie des Indes • Savanna 2011 &nbsp; 12yr &nbsp; 56,8% Réunion

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    Ø Market value
    118€

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    About the Savanna distillery

    The Savanna distillery is located in Reunion. Rums from Savanna have been reviewed 5,875 times with an average of 8.3/10.

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