Savanna L’Absolu 2023

Review #1270; Rum #575

This is a bottling of rum from the Savanna distillery located on Reunion Island. This rum was distilled on a column still and aged for between 10-15 years in ex-cognac and ex-port casks. All the ageing took place at Savanna in tropical conditions. The base rum was their Grand Arome mark and it was bottled at high proof with no additives.

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Distillery: Savanna

Bottler: Savanna

Region: Barbados

Still: Column

ABV: 55.5%

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Nose: Orange Peel, Sweaty Funk, Brine, slight metallic tinge, star anise, Mango, Mint, Menthol

Palate: Thick oily mouthfeel, Sweaty Funk, Brine, Star Anise, Mango, Metallic Tinge, Mint, Menthol

Finish:Long length finish, Brine, Star Anise, Mango, Metallic Tinge, Orange Peel, Mint, Menthol

Rating: 8/10

I love aged Grand Arome from Savanna and this bottling is of no exception. Fruits, menthol, and that weird flavor I can only describe as a kind of sweaty funk that forms the backbone. A touch of that industrial metallic tinge pops in as well and the finish lasts forever. An expensive bottle, but a great one.

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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