Savanna Plantation La Réunion Single Cask 2005 12yr 51,9%

RX517 Good Column Still Rum Single Cask <100€
“Smoky, spicy, unique; a glue hint present.”

The Plantation La Réunion Single Cask rum is crafted at the Savanna distillery in Reunion, bottled by Maison Ferrand. Distilled from molasses using a column still in 2005, it matures for 12 years, boasting a 51.9% ABV. Aromatic notes of glue, esters, smoky wood, and subtle fruit undertones characterize its profile. Tasting reveals a smoky, spicy, sweet body with nuances of sandalwood and toffee. While some users appreciate its unique estery and heavy texture, others find the glue-like scent pronounced. Perfect for those seeking a complex rum experience with a warm, lingering finish, ideal for lovers of bold, smoky spirits. Available for purchase on RumX, a platform for both reviews and sales.

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Highlights

  • Complex smoky profile
  • Warm, lingering finish
  • Unique estery aroma

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How does this rum taste?

Rich and smoky with sweet, spicy undertones, Plantation La Réunion Single Cask offers a complex profile driven by glue and ester notes, perfect for bold rum enthusiasts.

Most frequently mentioned flavors

Aroma

Glue Ester Smoky Intense Woody Fruity

Taste

Smoky Spicy Sweet Fruity Whisky Fermented

Finish

Smoky Honey Spicy Warm Leather Solvents

Community reviews

7.9/1023 ratings
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7.5/10

“Ganz netter Savanna. Schwer, süß und übberreif mit Holz, Rauchigkeit und viel Klebstoff. Gat mich aber an der Nase etwas mehr überzeugt als am Gaumen, wo er mir zum Abgang hin etwas unstimmig vorkommt.”

Aroma

Glue Ester Fruity Intense Strawberry

Taste

Smoky Sweet Fruity Black pepper Charred
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8.2/10

“Great rum from Savanna. Just the right mix of fruit, glue and sweetness. Very balanced and yet intense.”

Aroma

Glue Fruity Intense Tropical fruit Solvents

Taste

Fruity Fermented Spicy Sweet Toffee
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8.6/10

“It really has a special taste profile and I like it. I actually bump it a few points this time. Now into my second bottle and it’s still different from most rums I’ve tasted and I still like it.”

Aroma

Smoky Intense Sweet Dried fruit Whisky

Taste

Smoky Malt Complex Sandal wood Sweet

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What are the key facts about this rum?

Country
Distillery
Bottler
Brand
Plantation
RumX ID
RX517
ABV
51,9%
Category
Column Still Rum
Vintage
2005
Cask number
#2
Made from
Molasses
Distillation
Column Still
Age
12 years
Bottle volume
70cl
Price range
<100€
Type of spirit
Rum

What is the price trend for this rum?

99 €
Ø Market value

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About the Savanna distillery

The Savanna distillery is located in Reunion. Rums from Savanna have been reviewed 4,178 times with an average of 8.3/10.


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