Rhum Vieux Traditionnel (Les Chais Saint Éloi 88)

Fruity complexity, roasted notes dominate, uneven finish.

Rhum Vieux Traditionnel offers fruity, roasted, and nutty notes. Its complex character varies with some high ester elements, yet struggles with finish balance.

Complex fruity notes
Rich roasted profile
Distinct ester elements
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Details about this rum

Country
Distillery
RumX ID
RX18359
ABV
49%
Vintage
Bottled
2023
Made from
Molasses
Age
12 years
No. of bottles
999
Bottle volume
70cl
Saint Eloi Spirits • Savanna 2011   12yr   49% Rhum Vieux Traditionnel (Les Chais Saint Éloi 88)

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    How does this rum taste?

    The Rhum Vieux Traditionnel (Les Chais Saint Éloi 88) is a unique offering from Savanna distillery in Reunion, aged 12 years with an ABV of 49%. Produced from molasses, this limited edition rum is renowned for its complex flavor profile, delivering fruity, roasted, and peppery notes. While some describe it as overflowing with fruity esters, others note a tendency towards medicinal and nutty flavors. A number of users have observed hints of roasted maracuja and banana, adding to its distinct palate. Though responses vary, the lack of a balanced finish is a recurring critique. Despite its limited availability, the nuanced complexity and robust character of this rum, as highlighted in user reviews, make it a notable bottle for collectors and enthusiasts alike.

    Aroma

    Woody Fruity Candied fruits Vanilla

    Taste

    Woody Peppery Roasted Pineapple

    How is this rum rated?

    Rating (0-10)
    8.1/10 15 reviews
    Top 37% Reunion

    Le flacon est glamour. Ce rhum me fait bien voyager à la Réunion avec des odeurs et goût de cette île. On y retrouve des épices, du fruité le boisé exotique, du floral , la vanille fumée et du masse pain.une finale plutôt douce et florale avec un côté violette. Ce rhum traditionnel change des highs Esters assez prisé des amateurs de Savanna.

    #4899 Whisky Live in Paris 27.09.2024-30.09.2024. Another great event meeting a lot of RumX new and old friends. This year three weren't as many new releases as in 2023, but I still had a great time. Nose Fresh, light wood, faint smoke, light marzipan, plum, light pear, faint floral. Palate Round, light wood, faint roasted, light plum, faint marzipan, light floral, faint pineapple, light vegetal. Finish Medium long, light wood, medium dry, light spicy, fruits, light pineapple, faint tobacco. Pretty nice bottling but nothing spectacular.

    I like it very much! I don't really believe in traditional. It tastes more like a Grand Arome with nice fruity gummy bear/high ester notes. Beautifully complex!

    Překvapení, netradiční ale o to plnější chuť. Madicinální a ořískové tóny, těžké koření. Tohle je rum na celovečerní pití.

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    The Savanna distillery is located in Reunion. Rums from Savanna have been reviewed 7,000 times with an average of 8.3/10.

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