Savanna Rhum L'Absolu 2025 (70cl, 58%)

A limited annual edition from Savanna on La Réunion, blending three rum styles for the first time: traditional molasses rum, agricole from sugar cane juice and Grand Arôme. Selected old and unusual stocks were used, including traditional rums aged up to 15 years in former Cognac casks, a ten-year-old agricole and an eleven-year-old Grand Arôme, all matured under the tropical climate of the island. It is bottled at 58% ABV without chill filtration or colouring, in a 0.7 litre gift box. The nose is intense and clearly fruit-led, with fresh plant notes, cherry and raspberry red fruit aromas and honey-like sweetness. The palate begins lively, then becomes softer and rounder while keeping freshness, with tropical fruits, subtle spice, balanced sweetness, vanilla and a light waxy nuance. The finish is long, powerful and lively, with fruity and plant impressions and a fine liquorice note.