Savanna L’Absolu 2024 58%

"A rum tasted at Whisky Live in Paris in 2024 and Savanna high ester tasting. Overripe fruit on the nose, red fruit with banana, vegetal and light oak. The palate is lively and complex, with the same aromas as on the nose, plus a sort of bitter herb candy (Ricola) and dried herbs. Burnt caramel and pastries on the finish brighten up the dry herbs and vegetal. I find it much better than the Unshared Cask for France 2024."

"More "grown-up" than the L'Absolu. More power (in a positive sense) and roastier/darker on the palate. Alcohol is very well integrated. Very balanced with a complex mix of fruit (strawberries, grapes) and barrel influence. The HERR component gives a great kick at the back."

"Savanna Masterclass by RumX on 27.09.2024 Thank you for the opportunity to taste these great rums side by side. Now there have been a few more changes for some. Savanna is more complex than expected."

"Post-tasting Masterclass Savanna High Ester. This is different from the first two. The barrel influence is immediately apparent on the nose, it is also very spicy and has a cognac aroma. The palate is also woody and spicy, with a hint of leather. A top rum."

"partielle Nachverkostung Masterclass Savanna 2024: Nase: Gemüsesaft Gaumen: würzig Abgang: lang Fazit: Sehr solide. Deutlich besser als der direkt davor verkostete Savanna Unshared Cask for Germany 2024 (RX21868). Aber auf keinen Fall würde ich für diesen Rum 200 EUR ausgeben."

"Rarely have I experienced such an extreme contrast between nose and taste. The nose is very sweet, with notes of strawberry jelly babies, caramel, grape jelly and a hint of olive. The palate is much drier and woodier than expected. Oak wood and the cognac barrel, as well as the tannins and wine notes from the Muscat wine come through and complement the aroma of yellow stone fruit. Some violets and strawberry on the finish and very elegant. Personally, the influence of the Cognac is a little too strong for me. Nevertheless, a very successful blend! Overall more complex than its predecessor absolu but less easy sipping."

"Savanna High Ester Masterclass. Cool that we could try the new 2024 version of l'Absolu. Great matured blend with a great nose. On the palate, it's a little less powerful, but for me it's better than the 2023."

"Savanna Masterclass High Ester: This L'Absolou is very much on the elegant spicy side and a great introduction. I like the balance between the spice and the gentle fruitiness. The alcohol is well integrated and the finish is slightly tannic."

"On the nose the HERR component is clearly noticeable, displaying menthol notes as well as overripe fruits. With some time to breath, the nose presents itself a more balanced yet still very fruity and powerful. Dark and quite dry on the palate without getting to extreme. Wood, leather, backing spices and some fruits. Very nice."

"#4945 27.09.2024 Tasting with representatives from Savanna while streaming to the RumX community. Nose Light, faint wood, olive, strawberry, floral, faint mint, citrus, light licorice. Palate Balanced, light, light wood, olive, light strawberry, light salty, floral, light menthol, light licorice, medium dry, light citrus, light raisin. Finish Medium to long, medium dry, light wood, fruits, light olive, faint salt, light floral, light licorice, light citrus."

"Guter Rum. Die 2023 Abfüllung hatte mir zwar noch etwas besser gepasst aber dennoch ein guter Rum. Pflaume, Trockenfrüchte und das parfümige von Tabak mit etwas Traubenzucker und grünem Pfeffer. Liest sich wild, passt aber gut."

"A beautifully balanced blend with appealing fruity and woody aromas. The aftertaste, characterized by the HERR component, is delicious. Savanna Masterclass online tasting on 27.09.2024, many thanks to the RumX team."

"Sehr beeindruckender Savanna, der den L‘Absolu 2023 deutlich übertrifft. Das sehr tolle Savanna Grundprofil mit Erdbeeren und Ananas bleibt trotz Fasslagerung deutlich im Vordergrund. Fasseinflüsse runden den Rum dann sehr schön ab."

"Nez très agréable sur les fruits et des notes de miel. Le HERR est bien présent. En bouche, on retrouve d'abord cette gourmandise avant de voir le bois et les tannins prendre le pas. Le HERR réapparaît dans un second temps. Superbe équilibre. Très typique de Savanna. Merci beaucoup à Oliver pour la sample 👍"