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Savanna Savanna The Wild Island Edition - Grotte Marine 2009
Sip this one slowly and neat — at 62.6% it needs a few minutes to open. From those 15 years in cognac casks come pecans, dried fruit, brown sugar, kitchen spice and a menthol-cool streak, with a dash of solvent underneath. Tasters call it a typical Savanna, though a couple noticed the alcohol sitting slightly rough near the finish. Give it air.
The community says- Cognac-cask depth
- Dried fruit, nuts
- Alcohol slightly rough
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How does Savanna Savanna The Wild Island Edition - Grotte Marine 2009 taste?
Aggregated from 36 community reviews.
Nutty, cognac-cask Savanna with a menthol lift Well-liked as a cognac-cask Savanna: nutty, spiced and fruity with a minty lift. Several found it a touch one-dimensional and the alcohol not fully knit — good, not their favorite in the range.
Fans of Savanna and cognac-cask, high-proof sippers
Anyone wanting fruit-forward Grande Arôme punch or a soft, low-proof pour
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How is Savanna Savanna The Wild Island Edition - Grotte Marine 2009 rated?
RumX’s 0–10 scale is strict: 8.2 sits in the “Very good” band. 100% 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?
22% rate it between 6 and 8. 12 selected write-ups from 36 community ratings. You can view the complete list in our app.
Review by zabo
Most helpful positive review
Nun endlich mal diese neuen Savannas im Glas, vorab sehr enttäuscht das es diese nur in überteuerten Bundels gab und den Preis sind sie meiner Meinung nicht wert. Was jetzt nicht heißen soll, daß dieser schlecht sind, aber nun mal nicht überragend in meinen Augen.
Review by Gunnar Böhme "Bauerngaumen" 🤓
Most helpful mixed review
Small Savanna cross-tasting with immediate assessment, so just briefly: The terribly poorly integrated alcohol ruins a lot.
Review by TheJona'Spirits
Tasting of a 2cl sample. 🎨 Dark, deep copper to smooth brown. 👃 First impression very cognac-like. Dried fruit, nuts, pecan, spices, typical woodiness, bitter chocolate, leather. Then, lots of tropical fruits with a candied note (a bit like fruit jellies), pineapple, mango, guava, papaya, apple-cinnamon, but also apple and quince jam. A hint of varnish and mint candy bring a breath of fresh air to this full and sapid nose. 😋 As if very old Cognac and Rum had been skilfully blended. Lots of barrel flavors, cooking spices, roasted nuts, chili chocolate, cinnamon apples cooked in salted caramel. Exotic fruits, rather candied, roasted pineapple, notes of dried fruit. Slight menthol freshness. Warm and lively on the palate, concentrated and intense. ⛳ Long, warm, spicy, slightly bitter. Dried and candied fruit, warm caramel, nuts, a hint of licorice. 💡 If you like grape brandies, you will be pleasantly surprised by the characteristics of Cognac. The aging process is carefully controlled and offers a more complex profile than it appears, with layered aromas and flavors.
Review by TheJackDrop
Un nez qui sent bon le vernis frais, des légères notes fumées, et peut-être un peu soufrées. Y’a du fût! Avec de l’aération, de légère notes de viandes, une vibe un peu mezcal qui m’intrigue, un fond de caramel qui arrondit les angles. Il m’a rappelé ma première rencontrer avec le superbe embouteillage d’Excellence Rhum sorti au Rhum Fest Paris 2025 (lien). En bouche, plus gras que le #615, plus caramélisé, et globalement plus fruité. De l’ananas rôti, une belle dose de noix de macadamia, et une touche torréfiée-brûlée qui ajoutent un peu de relief. Finale, entre caramel au beurre salé & épices de cuisine. Il y a également un peu de noix, de fruits secs, et une amertume qui assèche légèrement le palais. Plus nuancé, que le #615 – mais pas forcément mon préféré, notamment parce que la noix, c’est pas trop mon truc 😉. Sans que ce soit gênant, j’irais volontiers rechercher ce peps et cette acidité du #615.
Review by Jarek
Savanna Cross Tasting - November 2025: The Grotte Marine from the new Wild Island Edition is a solid Savanna, not bad, but not outstanding either. The nose and palate are pleasant, but the woody note turns into bitterness on the palate.
Review by Johannes
Schön Menthol, tropische Noten.
Review by Schnubbii
An der Nase recht verhalten, etwas Karamell. Am Gaumen intensiv mit Würze, etwas pflanzlich und auch etwas Tictac Wintergreen. Im Abgang etwas nicht kurz, aber etwas unspektakulär. Ein netter Savanna, aber (zu) teuer für das, was er ist.
Review by Michal Jurka
🇷🇪 Nová Wild Island edice 🏞️🌅🌋🌌 🥃 Black Volcano Cave 🌋 Agricole, 2014, 7 let, ex-cognac, 61% Velmi svěží a živý, trochu travnatý a velmi ovocný po žlutém kontinentálním ovoci, po provzdušnění se více projevuje dřevitost se zemitým kořením a bylinkami. V chuti je agricole DNA znatelnější více. Parádní kousek a pro mě asi největší překvapení série. 🥃 Marine Cave 🏞️ Traditionnel, 2009, 15 let, ex-cognac, 62,6% Potřebuje delší čas ve sklenici, než se pořádně otevře. Pak nabídne bohaté aroma ořechů, lehké praženosti, karamelu, hnědého cukru, koření a dotek chemie. V chuti se přidávají ovocnější tóny. 🥃 Milky Way 🌌 Traditionnel, 2008, 15 let, ex-sherry, 60,1% Čokoládově nasládlý se dřevem a sušenými švestkami a celkově poměrně tmavý s příjemnou vínovou linkou. Krásně plný a hutný jak ve vůni tak v chuti. Závěr je tu ale nečekaně chemicko-gumový (zvýrazněný ještě po zapití vodou). To mi ale nevadí. 🥃 Tree in flames 🌅 Grand Arome, 2010, 13 let, ex-cognac, 60,9% Záměrně jsem si nechal na konec, protože prostě vrchol. Skvělý nos, jak jsme u Grand Arome Savanny zvyklí. Mix sladkého, zralého tropického ovoce (zvláště banánu) a umělé jahody umocněný akurátní dávkou esterů a chemie a kapka toho dřeva a sladkokyselosti. V chuti ta samá nálož ovocných tónů s estery. Celkově to působí jako gumídci. ______ Opět nádherná přírodní grafika, kterou prostě můžu, a opět špičkové rumy, které prostě můžu. A za mě se určitě staví na stejnou úroveň jako předchozí edice.
Review by Michael Schou
05-12-2025 - Rate 9.1 The 5th. in a line up of 5 different Savanna rums. The last one was the best according to me and the rest of the participants. Nose of tropical fruit, wood and a hint of cognac. Palate of pineapple, wood, spice and cognac. Long finish dominated by dried fruits and wood.
Review by Philip M. 🇧🇪
24/01/2026: tasting @ Liquid Leuven 2026. I had high hopes for this one, but tasting it after the Herrline No.2 didn't do it justice. The 15yr Cognac barrel influence made it way more woody and dry. It's missing the huge fruitiness from a Grande Arôme. Still good rum, but overpriced.
Review by Stijn Zino
Liquid Leuven 2026 Mainly cognac barrels. The fruit needs to fight to shine trough.
Review by Filip Šikula
Nos Konak velmi intenzivne, ovoce Chut Intezivni konak, podepisuji tradicional - klasika jistota.. tohle od savanny cekas a tady to dostanes.. Zaver Konakovy a spis kratsi
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Details about Savanna Savanna The Wild Island Edition - Grotte Marine 2009
A rum from Reunion, distilled by Savanna, at 62,6%.
Community purchases
39 bottles logged by 34 collectors.
A collector's bottle.
2% opened, 0 emptied and repurchased.
What does Savanna Savanna The Wild Island Edition - Grotte Marine 2009 cost?
Community paid 135–172 €.
Current best price: 169.00 € – within the typical community range.
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39 purchased · 36 tasted · 9 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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