Savanna - The Wild Island Edition - Single exCognac Cask #616

Profile: The Savanna - The Wild Island Edition - Single exCognac Cask #616 at a glance

• The Wild Island Edition - Single exCognac Cask #616: Tropical tranquility meets island wildness
• Limited Savanna experience - only 715 bottles worldwide
• Aged for 15 years in the tropics - equivalent to around 40 years on the continent
• Aged in former Cognac cask #616 made of French oak
• Natural: Bottled without coloring, without chill filtration & Not sweetened

Portrait: What makes the Savanna - The Wild Island Edition - Single exCognac Cask #616 special

If you spend 15 years in a cask on Réunion Island, you've definitely seen more sun than any tourist. The Savanna 15 Year Old - Cognac Cask #616 is the result of this long-term tropical relaxation – a Rhum Traditionnel made with molasses that proves patience truly pays off. Or in this case: a little sun, wood, and plenty of island charm.

This exquisite spirit is produced at the Savanna Distillery, one of the most exciting distilleries in the Indian Ocean. Here, French distilling expertise meets a tropical climate and a healthy dose of experimentation. And while elsewhere people still philosophize about aging, on Réunion they simply calculate differently: 15 years under palm trees is equivalent to roughly 40 years on the mainland – no calculator is needed to understand that this is significant.

The Single exCognac Cask #616 is part of the four-part Wild Island Edition, which showcases the versatility of this small island in the middle of the ocean – from fresh Agricole to intense Grand Arôme. With only 715 bottles worldwide (or fewer, depending on the source), this single cask is almost as rare as a cloudless night on a volcano. Cask strength, uncolored, unsweetened, and non-chill filtered, this rum stands on its own - honest, handcrafted, and full of character.

In short: The Savanna 15 Year Old - Cognac Cask #616 is not a rum for those in a hurry. It's a child of the tropics, having learned to keep calm over 15 years – absorbing everything that makes La Réunion special: sun, time, and a touch of wild island magic.

Conclusion: A characterful, elegantly matured Rhum Traditionnel that perfectly reflects the tropical maturation of La Réunion – complex, balanced, and with fine depth.

Base: Molasses
Distillation: C20 Column Still
Cask Type: French Oak Cognac Cask
Cask No.: 616
Outturn: 715 bottles
Non-chill filtered
Uncolored
Unsugared

Tasting Notes: This is how the Savanna - The Wild Island Edition - Single exCognac Cask #616 tastes like

• Nose: Mature and balanced with aromas of grapes and fine nuts. A subtle floral component lends elegance to the fragrance, while the long tropical maturation creates depth and warmth.
• Palate: Full-bodied and rounded. The molasses base provides structure, while subtle sweetness blends harmoniously with fruity and slightly nutty notes. A touch of wood rounds off the profile and underscores the long cask maturation.
• Finish: Long and smooth, with a pleasant balance of fruit, spice, and floral lightness. The tropical maturation is evident in a lingering, harmonious aftertaste.