This is a 14 year old Expression from the Savanna distillery on Reunion Island.
ABV: 65.1%
Nose: Pungent, Soured Fruits, Overripe Mango and Guava. Juicy Fruit Gum, Allspice, Slight Vicks Vapor Rub, caramel.
Palate: Medium Mouthfeel. Slight Heat, Overipe funky fruits again. Allspice, Juicy fruit gum, dark chocolate, vicks vapor rub.
Finish: Medium length. Warm and moist. Over-ripe fruits, allspice, Juicy fruit gum, Black Pepper.
Rating: 6/10
Overall, this is a really interesting and unique rum. It comes across with a spectrum of very pungent and unique flavors. The fruity gum, the cough medicine / menthol, and the over-ripe fruit all make for a unique experience. What brings this down a bit for me is the vicks/cough medicine and that it drinks a bit hot. I get that it’s 65%, but it’s a touch unbalanced with the heat.
1 | Disgusting | So bad I poured it out.
2 | Poor | I wouldn’t consume by choice.
3 | Bad | Multiple flaws.
4 | Sub-par | Not bad, but better exists.
5 | Good | Good, just fine.
6 | Very Good | A cut above.
7 | Great | Well above average
8 | Excellent | Really quite exceptional.
9 | Incredible | An all time favorite
10 | Perfect | Perfect
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