Review #885; Rum #261: Savanna 14yr (2004) Rum Artesanal Single Cask German Exclusive

Savanna 14yr (2004) Single Cask German Exclusive.

This bottling comes ot us from Savanna, that distillery located on Reunion Island. This rum here is distilled from Molasses on a copper column still, aged in the tropics for 14 years, and bottled without filtration or additives at cask strength.

ABV: 53.6%

Nose: Dark Chocolate, Raspberry, Sea Salt, Toasted Coconut, Black Pepper

Palate: Medium oily mouthfeel, Dark Chocolate, Raspberry, Toasted Coconut, Sea Salt, Black Pepper, Crème Brulee

Finish: Longer finish, Dark Chocolate, Crème Brule, Raspberry, Toasted Coconut

Rating: 7/10

Always impressive these traditional Savanna offerings are. Loaded with fruits, spices, and some savory notes these nail a sort of classic aged rum profile for me without going all out on esters or weird flavor.

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