The Very Rare Cask (Traditional C20)

Complex, woody, and rich with spice notes.

The Very Rare Cask (Traditional C20) is a complex, woody rum with notes of spice and dried fruit, offering a richly balanced profile.

Intense complexity
Well-integrated alcohol
Rich aroma
499.00 €

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Details about this rum

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

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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 Vanilla Prunes

    Taste

    Woody Spice Fruity Barrel

    How is this rum rated?

    Rating (0-10)
    8.6/10 33 reviews
    Top 11% Reunion
    Top 17% Savanna

    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.

    Nice aging with lots of astringency and some bitterness. Dark fruit (plum, prune but also some blackberry), chocolate and wood glue in the background. I really like the wood in the lead here. Thanks Rod for the sample 🙏

    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!

    Nice bottle from Savanna. But is it worth the price? Probably not.

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    The Savanna distillery is located in Reunion. Rums from Savanna have been reviewed 6,731 times with an average of 8.3/10.

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