Savanna The Very Rare Cask (Traditional C20)

Complex, woody, and rich with spice notes.

Intense complexity
Well-integrated alcohol
Rich aroma
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The Very Rare Cask (Traditional C20) is a complex, woody rum with notes of spice and dried fruit, offering a richly balanced profile.

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    How does this rum taste?

    Aged for 19 years at the Savanna distillery in Reunion, 'The Very Rare Cask (Traditional C20)' offers an intense woody and spicy aroma with hints of fruit and vanilla. On the palate, this rum is robustly woody with spice and bitter notes, while some drinkers find astringency in the finish. It carries the complex characteristics of dried fruit, coffee, and caramel, evoking experiences reminiscent of older rums from regions like Barbados. Despite its high 59% ABV, the alcohol is well-integrated, though some find it slightly overpowering. This limited release of 287 bottles excels in delivering depth and complexity, making it a coveted choice among enthusiasts of matured rums, though its availability and price are notable concerns.

    Aroma

    Woody Fruity Prunes Vanilla

    Taste

    Woody Spice Fruity Barrel

    How is this rum rated?

    8.6/10 30 reviews
    Top 11% Reunion
    Top 17% Savanna

    This is a very balanced and pleasant savanna. Delicate fruit aromas on the nose, pronounced caramel, vanilla, barrel and spice aromas on the palate. Red fruits are also subtly recognizable. Medium length with red dried fruits in combination with cask and coffee. I quite like it...something for the evening.

    Best Savanna so far for me. The 19 years great implemented, no stupid barrel finish. Wonderfully balanced and still corners and edges. Super rum, unfortunately very rare and expensive.

    Tasted against RX16261. Both very good in their own way, that is: they are quite different, but I like (today) both equally well. While the 19-year-old Traditionnel seems really round, mature and smooth, the young HERR breaks out like a wild foal in several directions, first sweetish-perfumed, then smoky, finally tart-fruity with a tendency to gooseberries. Against the HERR Japan Tribute 1 (RX219), the HERR Japan Tribute 3 is a small light, but shines pleasantly independent due to its wild character with recognition effect. The Traditionnel can score with very well integrated alcohol, the 59% you do not notice at all. Great art!

    In den Nase kommt die Frucht verhalten daher, eher in Form von Trockenobst. Holz, Karamell und Gewürz sind eher im Vordergrund. Am Gaumen setzt sich dieses Verhältnis weiter fort, im Vordergrund Holz, im Hintergrund Dörrpflaume und etwas Brombeere. Im Abgang kommt nur etwas Kaffee und Kokos hinzu. Insgesamt für meinen Geschmack etwas zu holzig. Verwende „bitter“ selten in der Beschreibung, aber hier passt es. Nachtrag: Heute den Rest des Samples verkostet und dabei den Rum recht lang im Glas stehen lassen. Die Nase gefällt mir jetzt viel besser, fruchtiger und süßer. Daher die Note etwas angehoben. Am Gaumen bestätigt sich der Eindruck.

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    Details about this rum

    Country
    Distillery
    RumX ID
    RX15991
    ABV
    59%
    Vintage
    2000
    Cask number
    #985
    Age
    19 years
    No. of bottles
    287
    Bottle volume
    70cl
    Price range
    250€+
    Type of spirit
    Rum
    Savanna 2000   19yr   59% The Very Rare Cask (Traditional C20)

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    About the Savanna distillery

    The Savanna distillery is located in Reunion. Rums from Savanna have been reviewed 6,045 times with an average of 8.3/10.

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