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Savanna Rhum traditionnel (The Original Distillery Blend)
Sip it neat and it goes down easy — light, round, with young wood and vanilla up front, a bit of citrus and pineapple underneath. Most tasters call it a "daily dram" that's simple and clean, if a touch thin at 43%. A gentle way into Savanna's Reunion lineup, though several note the more serious bottles (Metis, Straight) reward you more.
The community says- Very round
- Easy to drink
- A bit thin
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How does Savanna Rhum traditionnel (The Original Distillery Blend) taste?
Aggregated from 92 community reviews.
Light, easy Reunion entry, a touch thin Well-liked as an easy, round entry-level Savanna: wood, vanilla and light fruit. Most agree it's a bit thin and unremarkable, but clean and honest for the money.
People wanting an easy, low-cost intro to Savanna and Reunion rum
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How is Savanna Rhum traditionnel (The Original Distillery Blend) rated?
RumX’s 0–10 scale is strict: 7.3 sits in the “Good” band. 68% of tasters rate it Good or better; only 0% rate it below average. See the full rating guide →
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What does the community say?
91% rate it between 6 and 8. 12 selected write-ups from 92 community ratings. You can view the complete list in our app.
Review by HenryL
Delicious start in Savanna, but the herbal notes are unfortunately hidden a little too much behind the wood. When it stands a little, caramel comes through very strongly on the nose.
Review by TheJackDrop
Une bonne entrée de gamme et des premiers bois jeunes plutôt sympa, c’est léger, c’est très très rond, aucune difficulté à boire. On a également quelques fruits jaunes ou agrumes, même si c’est le bois qui domine. Pas mal.
Review by Kevin Sorensen 🇩🇰
#5154 15.03.2025 Running a few samples at home. Nose Fresh, round, light, wood, roasted, light floral, light citrus, faint nutts. Palate Light oily, fresh, light, light wood, roasted, light nutts, faint mint, light citrus, light floral. Finish Medium long, fresh, round, light floral, faint chocolate, wood, light roasted. Empty glass Light chocolate, spice, light chocolate, light caramel, light dried fruit. Price to quality is very good.
Review by Nicofr
The basic Reunionese rum from savanna. A young rum with pleasant woody and citrus notes. A simple, effective rum, easy to drink for an entry-level product. Excellent value for money.
Review by Johannes
A little thin, but surprisingly round and without any off-notes. Nice entry-level rum!
Review by Filip Šikula
Savanna degustace pořádaná Pavlem Ungrem v baru Casa de la Havana vieja s účastní Sama Pitarche. Praha 12.3.2025
Review by Tim
Ein ebenfalls nicht so ausdrucksstarker junger Rum von Savanna, der einiges an Zitrusfrüchten, Kräutern und Gewürzen bieten kann, aber generell eher dünn daherkommt. Kann man auch zum Mixen nehmen, aber wahrscheinlich lohnt es sich nochmal mehr für den Metis zu investieren.
Review by Adrien B
Nez vif brioché gras fruit vanillé Bouche assez léger réduit épicé poivre blanc
Review by Skyfly
Holz, Kräuter und Vanille dominieren diesen Rum von Anfang bis Ende, sind jedoch in Nase, Gaumen und Abgang unterschiedlich vertreten. Der Alkohol ist in meinen Augen gut eingebunden, wobei ich es persönlich sowieso etwas stärker mag.
Review by Leo Krüper
Nice dry wood note. Good starter. Decent PLV. Quite thin with the 43%,
Review by Timo Groeger
Also dies ist einer der schlechteren Savannas, noch in Ordnung aber kein Vergleich zu dem meisten anderen Abfüllungen. Fruchtig (Ananas) und holzig in der Nase. Am Gaumen fruchtig (Ananas), würzig (Vanille) und holzig
Review by samuel cutullic
Dégustation faite lors du rhum fest Dégustation agréable et encore plus avec les explications de la distillerie. Je préfère le must et encore plus le straight. Mais il est agréable, doux et passe tout seul avec beaucoup de goût.
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Expert review by The Dunder Hut
Savanna is really an up and down one for me. The can do great, but there is the other side of sometimes utter mediocrity. I really think they are on to something here, eventhough i am not the intended audience. And to reach a level of for example hampden estate 46% this needs more. But hopefully we will get there!
Details about Savanna Rhum traditionnel (The Original Distillery Blend)
A Column Still Rum from Reunion, distilled by Savanna, at 43%.
Community purchases
62 bottles logged by 58 collectors.
A drinker & collector.
30% opened, 5 emptied and repurchased.
What does Savanna Rhum traditionnel (The Original Distillery Blend) cost?
Community paid 30–49 €.
Current best price: 44.78 € – within the typical community range.
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62 purchased · 100 tasted · 14 wishlist · as of
About the Savanna distillery
The Savanna distillery is located in Reunion. Rums from Savanna have been reviewed 8,002 times with an average of 8.3/10.
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