Swell de Spirits Savanna HERRLINE No. 2 (Selected by Swell de Spirits) TH1 2017
Tropical, fruity, smooth complexity
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What reviewers love most about HERRLINE No. 2 is its vibrant, fruit-forward profile—think tropical fruits, peach, and a touch of floral elegance. Many describe striking esters and papaya on the nose, followed by a smooth, balanced palate with both sweetness and layered complexity. Despite its 59.5% cask strength, the alcohol is well integrated, making it suitable for slow sipping and reflective tastings. It's frequently praised for its exceptional richness and nuanced flavors, making it a standout for collectors or anyone seeking a unique Savanna experience.
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The Savanna distillery is located in Reunion. Rums from Savanna have been reviewed 6,104 times with an average of 8.3/10.
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#5496 19.07.2025 Tasting at the Nordlichter Treffen. Nose Peach, faint wood, dried fruit, light mint, light ester, faint herbal, floral. Palate Warm, spicy, peach, light mint, flower, faint wood, faint tannins. Finish Very long and warm, medium spicy, light dry, faint wood, peach, light mint.
Intense and brutal on the nose. Lots of esters and (Savanna) funk. Lots of menthol bonbon and strawberry alongside olive grime and salt. Compared to the HERRLINE 1 this one feels a bit more fresh and a bit less woody/spicey. Both of similar high quality and HERR goodness. I slightly prefer the No. 1 in this sitting. On the palate I get a rather complex tropical fruit basket. There are plenty of esters with some milk chocolate and sweetness as well as salt at the same time. All in all the blend of HERR and C20 works pretty well forming a nice overall profile. However, for me No. 2 can not quite hold up to its predecessor due to a lack of intensity (and HERR power). Moreover, it also isn’t as well balanced and round as some of Savanna’s GAs (today’s bottling as a side by side: RX11969). All in all: very nice bottling but not quite in the top league of what Savanna can produce.
Only the length is lacking for a grand finale! Otherwise, in my opinion, my favorite Herrline. A mix of fruit, fat, salty notes, chocolate, pastry notes, a pinch of wood, but above all exceptional greediness and insane fatness.
Really very fruity on the nose, I find yellow and also tropical fruits. Surprisingly sweet and fruity on the palate. A full, not only tropical fruit basket, but compared to the HERRLINE #1 it is not as "pressing" or not as intense, but rather a little lighter/smoother - which was to be expected, as this is not a pure HERR. I find the note of TicTac Wintergreen, which is often typical of Savanna, only slightly on the palate and especially in the finish. The alcohol is very well integrated, this really is a very tasty, smooth, elegant and at the same time complex rum. HERR apologists may be a little disappointed because the esters don't push as hard as in HERRLINE #1, but for me both are on the same high level. Nevertheless, the high price (175€ issue price for a 0.5L bottle - lol) remains a downer, and there's no need to go into the dizzying secondary market prices. Do you have to chase after this (admittedly very tasty) rum at these conditions? I don't think so.