Review #1239; Rum #549
This is an original bottling of rum from the Savanna distillery located on Reunion island. This rum was distilled from molasses on a Savallae column still with a 6 day long fermentation time. It comes out with an ester count of 248 g/hlap
Distillery: Savanna
Bottler: Savanna
Region: Reunion
Still: Column
ABV: 69%
Nose: Briney, Grapefruit, Iodine, peppery, sweaty, Orange Peel
Palate: Medium mouthfeel, Grapefruit, Brine, Pepper, Iodine, ginger, Orange Peel
Finish: Medium length finish, Grapefruit, Brine, Pepper, Star Anise, Ginger
Rating: 7/10
I like this a lot. It has a good amount of fruity sweetness that is tempered by the more grungy industrial notes. A bit of brine and spices round it out as well.