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Savanna L’Absolu 2023
People who chase dark, woody Savanna blends will feel at home here. It's a mix of Traditionnel and Grand Arôme with a port finish: red fruits and green apple up front, then licorice, tobacco and a spicy, tannic oak grip. Several tasters loved the depth but flagged the 55.5% as slightly unintegrated and hot. Give it air — it opens up.
The community says- Complex, layered profile
- Red fruit and licorice
- Tannic, bitter finish
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How does Savanna L’Absolu 2023 taste?
Aggregated from 124 community reviews.
Dark, woody Savanna blend with port depth Most find it complex and characterful — red fruit, licorice, heavy oak. The catch: it turns dry, bitter and tannic, and a few felt the alcohol wasn't fully tamed.
Fans of dark, tannic Savanna blends with port influence
Anyone who dislikes bitter, heavily oaked rum or noticeable heat
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How is Savanna L’Absolu 2023 rated?
RumX’s 0–10 scale is strict: 8.3 sits in the “Very good” band. 99% 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?
17% rate it between 6 and 8. 20 selected write-ups from 124 community ratings. You can view the complete list in our app.
Review by Oliver
Very nice blend of Traditional, Grand Arôme and some Port Finish. Tropically matured for about 15 years. Thick and oily. Pleasant bitter tones in the finish. Really fun!
Review by crazyforgoodbooze
Rather restrained nose but then very heavy, concentrated, thick and oily on the palate. At the same time, many intense wood flavors meet green apple, strawberry, menthol, cinnamon and allspice, as well as burnt sugar and too long baked croissant😀🥐 overall for me too much wood influence, too bitter and not necessarily worth 250€... Nevertheless, an exciting example of old savanna blends!
Review by Leo Krüper
Balanced blend, but still lacking a lot to become a top rum. Very alcoholic despite the 55%, too much for me. Otherwise a nice heavy rum that certainly has its fans. For me, however, Savanna stands for more delicate things than this heavyweight.
Review by cigares
Savanna Masterclass for RumX 2024. Brown sugar, varnished wood, candied lemon, vegetal and apple form a beautiful, complex nose. A soft entry with toffee, vegetal and citrus. The wood is supportive but never dominant. The finish is long, harmonious and complex.
Review by Christian Rudt
Comparison with the absolu 24: This one is clearly the denser rum, the more traditional profile may be a little more boring but in the end is at least on a par with its successor. Nice variety that Savanna offers here. RumX Savanna Masterclass 12.7. Clearly floral, traditional profile on the nose, which I personally like very much. Much more concentrated on the palate and above all spicier and with plenty of tannins. Nice menthol note on the finish. An exciting blend that just came out on top for me in the tasting because it is the most intense.
Review by TheRhumhoe
An unexpected release from Savanna, this rum offers a skilful blend between floral influences on the one hand (geranium, perfume, flowers) and more muscular spicy aromas (cinnamon, pepper). The fruitiness only comes later, at the same time as the port cask's roundness. A very enticing olfactory profile. If the nose was rather homogeneous, the attack on the palate is more unbalanced and lively, notably on the toasted woody side, but above all on the spices, which dominate here. The spicy notes go hand in hand with the roasted coffee to give a dark profile, strangely counterbalanced by fresher notes of agricultural greenery. The fruit is transparent, obliterated by the warmth of the spices and the agricultural freshness. The alcohol is fairly well integrated. The finish is persistent on wood, spices and roasted notes, but always with a vegetal background. Even if this isn't the best Savanna ever, it's a rum that offers an atypical, antinomian experience, and one that's sure not to leave fans indifferent.
Review by BTHHo 🥃
Lovely fresh taste of spicy notes and fruit. Delicious natural sweetness and a long, complex aftertaste 👏
Review by zabo
A quick thank you to the RumX team for providing the sample set. As for the rum itself, I can say that it has a nice complexity. Despite the not too high ABV, I think that the alcohol could be better integrated.
Review by DomM
Nice on the nose providing complexity with lot of notes to discover. There is a distinct buttery sensation to it. Very nice. Very high intensity and complexity on the palate. All individual components of the blend add some distinct impacts making for a deep and rich profile.
Review by Jakob
Savanna Masterclass for RumX July 2024: Great rum that impresses with its aromatic density as soon as it is poured, but gains significantly more with a little time to breathe. Fascinating floral-perfumed notes, wood, fermented fruit, herbal aromas. A very successful release.
Review by Serge
Aftertaste of the missed Savanna Masterclass ... typical blend of traditional and Grand Arôme. Relatively tannic with a lot of bitterness on the finish but also very interesting. Not the best Savanna blend but very good to drink straight. But in no way worth the RRP.
Review by Galli33
Thanks to the RumX Team for this great opportunity!! Unfortunately, I missed the only tasting due a delayed flight… This one took the second place in my tasting, this is a lovely blend of various good rums. The alcohol is integrated well.
Review by Timo Groeger
A nice conclusion to this Savanna Masterclass. L'Absolu certainly has more to offer than the average rum. The nose and palate are beautifully spicy, woody and smoky. A nice end to this masterclass. Thank you Oliver and Sam for this opportunity :-)
Review by Alex1981
Hmm, not really my cup of tea. Balanced & gentle nose, but rather aggressive palate. Astringent, alcoholic with some fruits and tannins. Finish a bit bitter and woody. You can feel the complexity, but feels a bit disjointed.
Review by TheJackDrop
Merci RumX pour cette incroyable opportunité ! L’absolu a clairement dépassé mes attentes et il est parfaitement dans mes goûts. Beaucoup de fruits, notamment des fruits rouges, mais également un côté cognac, et une finale relevée par de la menthe, du poivre, et des tanins. La finale est un poil trop courte pour passer les 9, mais c’est un vrai coup de cœur. ❤️
Review by Manuel
In direct comparison with the RX16505 on a par. Not quite as sweet, but that's not a bad thing. A very spicy rum that is really fun. Was a sample from the RumX Savanna competition. Many thanks for that.
Review by Mirco
toller Blend, obwohl auf dem Label nur Traditionelle vermerkt ist, ist dennoch Grand Arome DNA vorhanden, bzw. nimmt zum Glück überhand. Schade, dass der Blend auf 55% verdünnt wurde. Ordentlicher Preis, welcher abschreckt.
Review by Tschusikowsky
Cooler und spannender Rum. Hat mir insgesamt am besten gefallen von diesen Samples. In der Nase noch fruchtig, nach Kaugummi. Tabak, erdig und holzig im Profil, etwas von Bourbon. Schön langer aber trockener Abgang.
Review by TheJona'Spirits
👃 Une association d'essence de bois, d'odeurs de fût, de chêne épicé qui amène de la cannelle, de la gousse de vanille et du bâton de réglisse. L'aspect fruité est dominé par de la pomme verte (pomme d'amour des foires aussi) et un mix de fruits rouges. Caramel de sucs de fruits. Ananas et agrumes (citron) très légers. Une note florale évidente (géranium, hortensia), de fleurs de fruits du verger et légère feuille de menthe séchée. Esters doux et vernis léger du GA. Un nez assez complexe qui balaye suffisamment d'arômes pour rendre agréable ce début de dégustation. 😋 Intense, le début est très porté sur un boisé amer, même astringent, sec, tannique, fût épicé et rêche. Puis, on retrouve de la douceur avec les fruits rouges et la pomme verte du nez, dans une facette un peu plus confite et caramélisée (bonbons des fêtes foraines). Le milieu de bouche s'accompagne de notes herbacées et végétales, sur du thé vert, du tabac blond, un peu de menthe verte. Une bouche très boisée et astringente qui pourrait ne pas plaire à tous. ⛳ Longue, on continue sur les caractéristiques boisées, assez sombres, amères et tanniques. Épices poivrées, vanille cuite, noix, menthol. Fruits secs du fût, puis finale assez terreuse et herbacée. 💡 Un blend qui associe avec le bon équilibre rum traditionnel, Grand Arôme et vieillissement en fût de Porto. Si vous aimez lorsque les variations du bois sont dominantes (tanins, amertume, astringence). 🏅 Petite préférence pour l'Absolu 2024. Trouver un sample du 2025 pour comparer.
Review by Johannes
Schön komplexer Savanna mit Fruchtester-Noten.
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Details about Savanna L’Absolu 2023
A Column Still Rum from Reunion, distilled by Savanna, at 55,5%.
Community purchases
62 bottles logged by 56 collectors.
A drinker & collector.
17% opened, 2 emptied and repurchased.
What does Savanna L’Absolu 2023 cost?
Community paid 130–230 €.
Current best price: 178.40 € – within the typical community range.
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62 purchased · 125 tasted · 26 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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