Savanna L’Absolu 2023

"Very nice blend of Traditional, Grand Arôme and some Port Finish. Tropically matured for about 15 years. Thick and oily. Pleasant bitter tones in the finish. Really fun!"

"Balanced blend, but still lacking a lot to become a top rum. Very alcoholic despite the 55%, too much for me. Otherwise a nice heavy rum that certainly has its fans. For me, however, Savanna stands for more delicate things than this heavyweight."

"Rather restrained nose but then very heavy, concentrated, thick and oily on the palate. At the same time, many intense wood flavors meet green apple, strawberry, menthol, cinnamon and allspice, as well as burnt sugar and too long baked croissant😀🥐 overall for me too much wood influence, too bitter and not necessarily worth 250€... Nevertheless, an exciting example of old savanna blends!"

"Comparison with the absolu 24: This one is clearly the denser rum, the more traditional profile may be a little more boring but in the end is at least on a par with its successor. Nice variety that Savanna offers here. RumX Savanna Masterclass 12.7. Clearly floral, traditional profile on the nose, which I personally like very much. Much more concentrated on the palate and above all spicier and with plenty of tannins. Nice menthol note on the finish. An exciting blend that just came out on top for me in the tasting because it is the most intense."

"An unexpected release from Savanna, this rum offers a skilful blend between floral influences on the one hand (geranium, perfume, flowers) and more muscular spicy aromas (cinnamon, pepper). The fruitiness only comes later, at the same time as the port cask's roundness. A very enticing olfactory profile. If the nose was rather homogeneous, the attack on the palate is more unbalanced and lively, notably on the toasted woody side, but above all on the spices, which dominate here. The spicy notes go hand in hand with the roasted coffee to give a dark profile, strangely counterbalanced by fresher notes of agricultural greenery. The fruit is transparent, obliterated by the warmth of the spices and the agricultural freshness. The alcohol is fairly well integrated. The finish is persistent on wood, spices and roasted notes, but always with a vegetal background. Even if this isn't the best Savanna ever, it's a rum that offers an atypical, antinomian experience, and one that's sure not to leave fans indifferent."

"Lovely fresh taste of spicy notes and fruit. Delicious natural sweetness and a long, complex aftertaste 👏"

"Savanna Masterclass for RumX 2024. Brown sugar, varnished wood, candied lemon, vegetal and apple form a beautiful, complex nose. A soft entry with toffee, vegetal and citrus. The wood is supportive but never dominant. The finish is long, harmonious and complex."

"A quick thank you to the RumX team for providing the sample set. As for the rum itself, I can say that it has a nice complexity. Despite the not too high ABV, I think that the alcohol could be better integrated."

"Savanna Masterclass for RumX July 2024: Great rum that impresses with its aromatic density as soon as it is poured, but gains significantly more with a little time to breathe. Fascinating floral-perfumed notes, wood, fermented fruit, herbal aromas. A very successful release."

"Nice on the nose providing complexity with lot of notes to discover. There is a distinct buttery sensation to it. Very nice. Very high intensity and complexity on the palate. All individual components of the blend add some distinct impacts making for a deep and rich profile."

"Aftertaste of the missed Savanna Masterclass ... typical blend of traditional and Grand Arôme. Relatively tannic with a lot of bitterness on the finish but also very interesting. Not the best Savanna blend but very good to drink straight. But in no way worth the RRP."

"Thanks to the RumX Team for this great opportunity!! Unfortunately, I missed the only tasting due a delayed flight… This one took the second place in my tasting, this is a lovely blend of various good rums. The alcohol is integrated well."

"A nice conclusion to this Savanna Masterclass. L'Absolu certainly has more to offer than the average rum. The nose and palate are beautifully spicy, woody and smoky. A nice end to this masterclass. Thank you Oliver and Sam for this opportunity :-)"

"Hmm, not really my cup of tea. Balanced & gentle nose, but rather aggressive palate. Astringent, alcoholic with some fruits and tannins. Finish a bit bitter and woody. You can feel the complexity, but feels a bit disjointed."

"toller Blend, obwohl auf dem Label nur Traditionelle vermerkt ist, ist dennoch Grand Arome DNA vorhanden, bzw. nimmt zum Glück überhand. Schade, dass der Blend auf 55% verdünnt wurde. Ordentlicher Preis, welcher abschreckt."