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Savanna Lontan Grand Arôme
Olive is the first thing that hits you — briny, savory, unmistakably Savanna — and it runs from nose to finish. Around it sit overripe pineapple, fermented fruit and a nail-polish tang, with a peppery close. This is an unaged, high-ester Grand Arôme, so at 40% it reads bright and fruity rather than heavy. One taster loved it "in a ti-punch," another swears by it for boosting a sauce in the kitchen.
The community says- Distinct olive character
- Loads of ripe fruit
- Not for everyone
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How does Savanna Lontan Grand Arôme taste?
Aggregated from 20 community reviews.
Briny, ester-heavy white rum with olive kick Loved by Savanna fans for its wild olive-and-ester character. Most agree it's fascinating but not for every palate, and a few wish it were bottled stronger than 40%.
Fans of high-ester funk and Savanna's savory olive style
Anyone wanting a soft, sweet, easy sipper
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How is Savanna Lontan Grand Arôme rated?
RumX’s 0–10 scale is strict: 7.5 sits in the “Good” band. 80% of tasters rate it Good or better; only 5% rate it below average. See the full rating guide →
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What does the community say?
75% rate it between 6 and 8. 6 selected write-ups from 20 community ratings. You can view the complete list in our app.
Review by Leo Krüper
Most helpful positive review
It's cool to try a Grand Arome unaged. I like it very much. Also great as a mixer.
Review by Vincent D
Most helpful mixed review
Un Grand Arôme comme seul Savanna sait les faire. Aucun doute sur l'origine de ce rhum. L'olive est présente du nez à la finale. Beaucoup de fruits également. Une sensation de fermentation. C'est très agréable en ti-punch. Sympa nature, de temps en temps.
Review by Pavel Spacek
Good HERR, but too weak Rumy z destilerie Savanna jsou jedny z mych nejoblibenejsich. Doporucuji kazdemu vyzkouset zejmena vuce esterove kousky jako je Grand arome nebo HERR. Tolik ovoce v nekolika malo kapkach tekutiny jste dlouho necitili.
Review by Filip Šikula
Pěkná savana. Vůně přezrálého ovoce a lepidla. Celkově je vůně zajímavá a příjemná. Chuťově příjemné, ovocná sladkost s hezky integrovaným alkoholem. Je to ale zbytečně rozředěné což celkové zážitku ubírá na zajímavosti.
Review by Adam Rajchert
Zapach: fermentowane greckie oliwki kalamata, karczoch, aloes, eukaliptus, mezcal, przejrzały ananas, zmywacz do paznokci, solanka, fiołki, perfumy, kandyzowane wiśnie w syropie, jagody goji, tymianek, kapary, ocet balsamiczny, miód, Smak: słodki, owocowy, oliwki, kapary, karczoch zioła, cytrusy, miód, mieszanka studencka, cierpko ziemisty, eukaliptus, aloes, solanka, mentol, zioła, nuty warzywne, papryka w proszku, ananas, czerwone wino, słodkie pomidory koktajlowe Finisz: oliwki kalamata, zioła prowansalskie, mięta, goryczka.
Review by Niko
Powerful and numerous aromas but not the most flattering for the tasting, it is not for all the palates... Very long finish on the olive obviously but also the pepper. Nickel in kitchen to boost a sauce.
Expert reviews
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Expert review by The Dunder Hut
This is the older and better brother. What a fireworks for 40 percent. The abv really does not hinder it as much as the older one. At first a hint of Cajun BBQ chicken. This later transforms to pineapple and celery. Awesome
Details about Savanna Lontan Grand Arôme
A Column Still Rum from Reunion, distilled by Savanna, at 40%.
Community purchases
31 bottles logged by 29 collectors.
A drinker's rum.
45% opened, 4 emptied and repurchased.
31 purchased · 23 tasted · 5 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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