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Savanna RumX Co-Bottling Grand Arôme 2007
"The best Savanna I've ever tasted," writes more than one member, and the crowd mostly agrees. Seventeen years of tropical aging softens the classic Grand Arôme funk into something deeper: overripe strawberry, glue and esters up front, then charred oak, olive brine, menthol and spice from the cognac/armagnac cask. At 68.7% it's a beast, but the alcohol integration wins near-universal praise.
- Huge complexity
- Endless finish
- ABV well integrated
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How does Savanna RumX Co-Bottling Grand Arôme 2007 taste?
Aggregated from 104 community reviews.
Intense, aged Grand Arôme funk with wood An intense, layered Grand Arôme that most tasters rank near the top of Savanna. Strawberry, esters and menthol meet serious wood and spice. The one real catch: it's demanding and very high proof.
Savanna and high-ester Grand Arôme fans who want age and power
Beginners — it's hot, funky and demanding
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How is Savanna RumX Co-Bottling Grand Arôme 2007 rated?
RumX’s 0–10 scale is strict: 9.1 sits in the “Excellent” band. 100% of tasters rate it Good or better; only 0% rate it below average. See the full rating guide →
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3% rate it between 6 and 8. Selected write-ups from 104 community ratings. You can view the complete list in our app.
Based on 104 ratings
Review by crazyforgoodbooze
An absolute top-notch bottle from Savanna. Barrel #991 + Armagnac finish. Classic Grand Arôme funk (strawberry/pineapple/mint & cinnamon = Wick Menthol + Big Red gum + Campino candies) is definitely there but complemented by a very grown-up, solid dose of elegance and power, which also brings about an almost endless finish. For example, a 2009 Savanna HERR Blanc Paris shows a noticeably shorter finish and much less complexity in direct comparison. The typical GA aromas are present, but in a much more elegant and complex way. In other words: a "normal" GA like Blanc Paris 2009 or Rum Nation Savanna 2007/2006 GA also has these unusual pineapple, olive, strawberry, and "candy" notes, but it’s a bit more one-dimensional and especially younger compared to this clearly older rum here. The new RumX bottling #991 offers all that but feels much fuller-bodied, more elegant and complex, and overall has many more flavor nuances. When it comes to Savanna Grand Arôme, a new benchmark has definitely been set here. Cheers to Oli and the community!❣️
Review by cigares
A rum tasted at Whisky Live Paris in 2025 and in a Savanna tasting. A very nice nose, more oaky than usual for Savanna, but still very reasonable and I don’t mind it at all. The palate is very beautiful, lively and complex. The finish is long and balanced. A rather dark and oaky profile but very expressive (the effect of the Grand Arôme) and above all balanced with a nice freshness. A very nice release, well done! Edit: on the nose lots of fruit, tropical and yellow (mirabelle), bitter cherry and esters. The palate is very lively with a beautiful noble bitterness and perfectly integrated alcohol. A finish as long as you want. A much better rum tasted calmly, extraordinarily complex.
Review by zabo
Edit für den Mixer mit Cola hat er sich nochmal extra Punkte verdient. MegaMixer Heute mal 3 Savannas im Glas um die neue RumX Abfüllung einordnen zu können. Angetreten sind die Abfüllung von Rob, der Virtues, der Savanna Thunderstruck, sowie eben der RumX #991. Danke nochmal an Oliver für das vorab Sample. Als Resümee für mich hat der RumX die beste Nase. Auch geschmacklich hat er für mich den ersten Platz. 17 Jahre tropische Reifung eines Savannas kann man einfach nicht toppen. Der Thunderstruck Grand Arome kann da nicht mithalten. Der Virtues von Rob hat bei mir den zweiten Platz gesichert.
Review by SaibotZtar
Dark and very spicy it comes across... Tropical fruits, dried fruits, strong cask influence, light esters. Very nice mouthfeel. I like it exceptionally well, very mature with high complexity. Tried it again today... the rum had more time. I find it clearly rounder and more complex. Real bomb!!!
Review by Kevin Sorensen 🇩🇰
#5741 27.09.2025 Day one of the Whisky Live 2025, which this year looks better organized/arranged inside. This is a great Savanna and I really look forward to the release in 2026. The balance is great and the wood and ABV is very well integrated. Fruits and mint go well in hand with the floral and spice notes.
Review by Gunnar Böhme "Bauerngaumen" 🤓
I actually wanted to hold back my naturally very subjective "farmer's palate" rating until the release, since a tasted 2-cl sample isn't very conclusive; but since other RumX users were already pushing, here is my first assessment from the direct comparison with RX24528: #991 wins the race on my tasting track in every respect. Whether it's the more complex, lovelier aroma, the fruitiness and roundness on the palate, the better alcohol integration, or the length of the finish – #991 simply convinces me more. (I'll leave out the more pleasant smell that the empty glass of RX24528 gives off the next day, that's really a cute but useless nerd criterion.) I'll put the comparison into another picture: If both rums were portrayed by famous actors, then RX24528 would be the rough, shirt-sleeved Chuck Norris – but RX20991 would be the elegant, almost universally likeable George Clooney. And what crowns #991, despite all the balanced Savanna DNA of esters and strawberries, is a hint of smoke in the midsection after some standing time. Superb.
Review by Mirco
Sehr starker Grand Arome mit klarer Savanna DNA. In der Nase viel überreife Frucht, Erdbeere und eine schöne Mentholfrische, wie man es von Savanna kennt, dazu aber deutlicher Fasseinfluss mit Holz und Gewürzen. Am Gaumen dicht und intensiv mit kräftigen Estern, reifer Frucht und würziger Tiefe. Die lange tropische Reifung bringt spürbar mehr Struktur und Komplexität als bei vielen anderen Abfüllungen. Die hohe Stärke ist sehr gut eingebunden. Danke Oli für das Vorab-Sample!
Review by Skyfly
The time in the barrel has really done this Grand Arome good. Besides the classic markers, it comes across as both dark with various spices and wood, as well as floral/fresh – two opposites that complement each other perfectly. The alcohol is first-class integrated and brings out strawberry and olive perfectly!
Review by TheRhumhoe
Definitely one of the best new releases at Whisky Live 2025, this collaboration between RumX and Savanna delivers on all its promises. The nose is powerful, driven by very ripe fruits (strawberry, pineapple) and a fresh floral and menthol note. A woody, roasted, vanilla imprint, but also esters and olives, stand out on the nose. The aromas are harmonious, the whole is structured and creamy—a winning combo. You get a real aromatic show on the palate. The roasted, spicy, and woody side takes a bit more space and perfectly complements this exuberant profile. The rum is smooth, very round, and shows great complexity. You can detect lots of floral notes, olives, esters, and cognac, the last two slightly drying the palate. But it’s the fruits that steal the show: strawberry, raspberry, pineapple, dried fruits, and citrus offer a real juice of ripe exotic fruits that’s incredibly tasty. The alcohol blends perfectly with the profile. The finish is superb and very long. Red and exotic fruits linger on the palate with their aromas, as do the olive, menthol, and varnish. The wood and spices are more discreet but add that touch of elegance that lets this hyper-flavorful, intense, yet remarkably balanced profile end beautifully. Without a doubt a must for Savanna and a quality bottling that perfectly expresses the spirit of RumX (with a very nice label to boot).
Review by Rodolphe
It's always complicated to give a 100, so I give less just to say something. But in the end, this is the type of Savanna I love: fruity, oaky. Very well-balanced. It's really a great pleasure and my best test at WL 2025.
Review by RumTaTa
Cross tasting with the barrel sample from 2024 Nose: the alcohol integration is noticeably better in RX20991. Otherwise, the final bottling seems a bit fruitier and the original from 2024 more expansive in terms of glue and lacquer. Palate: hmm, difficult. On the first try I was sure there was a difference, but when I tried to pinpoint it on the second try, it was gone. It felt less sharp/bitey in RX20991. Would be interesting to know the alcohol content of the barrel sample. Finish: no noticeable difference, very long. I'm not saying anything new when I say this is an exceptional rum from Savanna! This intensity combined with (for Savanna standards) balance I don’t know from any other Savanna bottling. Still, a warning: I consider rum from Savanna to be very challenging and very, very far from what the widely known, common producers offer.
Review by TheJackDrop
After two extended tastings (RumX masterclass, Whisky Live), here is my verdict on what is shaping up to be THE bottling of 2026. The aromas quickly fill the room; this Grand Arôme spent 17 years in the tropics and hasn’t lost any of its brilliance, quite the opposite. Between dark fruits, varnished wood reminiscent of 30-year-old armagnacs and beyond, notes of mango, slightly esterified strawberry, candied oranges... you don’t know where to focus. But this particularly fruity profile also hides a darker side. The olive is discreet, but salty, spicy notes and a slightly ashy empyreumatic profile appear after about half an hour of airing. Like the finest GAs and the best that armagnac can offer, the stage is set. On the palate, the smooth mango, strawberries, and cherry stems stand out first through an oily veil. Very quickly, the fruity and harlequin candy notes are shaken up by tannins, varnished wood, fresh herbal notes, a hint of black tea, and green coffee. The finish seems never-ending and continues to evolve throughout the tasting. Sometimes fruity, minty, sometimes woody, slightly bitter, varnished, or more roasted, coffee, and lightly spiced. The chew remains, like a small fresh fruity lozenge adorned with a slight licorice touch. A grandiose rum that never ceases to surprise me and can be enjoyed again and again. No flaws, no alcohol burn, just pure pleasure in its raw state. If I weren’t such a fan of Savanna and RumX, I’d give it a 9.9, but you’ll say I’m exaggerating again ;)
Review by Johannes
Wow, I'm really impressed! Grand aroma funk combined with a distinct maturity that's second to none! A wonderful complexity of tropical esters, overripe fruits, strawberry, raisins, menthol, plenty of cask influence, all bottled at a bombastic 68%. A truly brutal monster and a worthy RumX bottling!
Review by Stefan Persson
Tasted this rum at Rhum Fest Paris VIP area. It was in my opinion best in show. I would say it’s a new benchmark when it comes to intensity, at least for me. It’s a Grand Arôme from Savanna’s Savalle column still at 665 g/hlpa of esters. It’s tropical aged for 17 years in Reunion in an ex-cognac and ex-armagnac cask and bottled at 68,7% ABV in just 445 bottles exclusively for RumX. The nose is complex, intense, roasted, fruity, spicy, vegetal and woody with scents of menthol, diesel, esters, mocha, leather, banana, pineapple, red fruits, raisins, apple, cinnamon, vanilla and tobacco. At the palate it’s hot, intense, complex, roasted, spicy, fruity and floral with flavors of esters, saline, menthol, ginger, peppers, green olives, banana, pineapple, red fruits and herbals. The finish is very long, with added flavors of licorice, tea and dark fruits.
Review by Manuel
Absoluter Ausnahme Rum von Savanna. Großer Dank an Oliver, dass er dieses Fass an Land gezogen hat. Der Rum braucht seine Zeit im Glas bis er sich voll entfalten kann. Neben den intensiven holzigen Einfüssen erscheint das fruchtige Savanna Profil. Alkohol sehr gut eingebunden. Endloser Abgang.
Review by Tim
Alle Achtung, ausgezeichneter Rum. Sehr komplex und ausgewogen, jede Komponente ist präsent und intensiv. Am Gaumen etwas mehr auf dunklen, würzigen Seite, aber dennoch mit Frucht und Schokolade. Durch Karamell im Abgang dann wieder sehr ausgewogen. Hut ab!
Review by Jarek
Die kommende RumX Abfüllung, das sagenumwobene Fass 991 von Savanna. Mega-Dank an Oliver für die Überraschung, ein Sample vorab! Ich bin sowieso dem Grand Arome und HERR Profil von Savanna verfallen, aber das hier übertrifft meine Erwartungen. Alles was ich an Grand Arome liebe ist hier noch ergänzt um eine wunderbare Reife. Zum Vergleich habe ich mir noch den RX369 von Wild Parrot und als Gegenpol den RX14156 von Duchess eingeschenkt. Aber der RumX spielt in einer anderen Liga. Momentan eine 9.0, aber ich muss den mal gegen RX20222 und RX378 antreten lassen. Aus dem Gedächtnis würde ich schätzen, dass er sogar etwas besser ist als die Beiden.
Review by mto75
Heute angekommen und gleich ab ins Glas: An der Nase spürt man sofort die Power und Komplexität. Als erstes kommen mir getrocknete Früchte wie Feige und Rosinen in den Sinn, auch Sherry. Das Ganze untermahlt von den eher typischen Savanna GA-Aromen von Erdbeere, Vanille, Kautabak, Fruchtbonbon. Am Gaumen Vanille, Leder, Bohnerwachs, getoastetes Fass (aber noch nicht zu Tannin-lastig). Richtig langer Abgang. Nicht der krasseste Savanna, den ich bisher im Glas hatte, aber der mit der schönsten Balance! PS: muss nochmal schauen, ob noch ein Rest von der Fassprobe da ist
Review by Filip Šikula
WOW - I was honored with a tasting sample from Oliver before the official release and I can't wait for it. Right after pouring, it's clear that we're dealing with the pinnacle of what has ever come out of Savanna. The same barrel as the legendary Desert, and the extra years in the barrel have only benefited it. The price probably won't be low, but this one will definitely justify it without any problems. I'm really looking forward to the bottle. And thank you!
Review by Martin Švojgr
Luck was on my side and I got this bottle very early. 17 years in the tropics have slightly dulled the Grand Arome aroma, so it's not too pronounced. The taste is very complex, woodier; I can sense bombars, strawberries, dried fruit. The higher alcohol is noticeable, but it's not empty alcohol heat, rather a really strong balanced experience. If you're not expecting an ester bomb GA, then you'll really enjoy this.
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Expert reviews
2 critics scored it, averaging 9.2/10. Reviews from RumX's blog partners, independent experts who have tasted, evaluated, and described this rum..
Expert review by Le Blog À Roger
Read full review →This rum is deep, complex, and takes us on a journey between exuberant fruit, comforting and rich woodiness, and more briny, salty notes with surprising ease... impressive, really! What more can I say?
Expert review by WhiskyNotes
Read full review →This was the loudest pupil in the classroom, if you know what I mean. They weren’t always my best friends and here as well, I have some difficulty to connect due to the alcohol. So there, a new benchmark in terms of intensity, that’s for sure. And also the best Savanna I’ve had so far.
Details about Savanna RumX Co-Bottling Grand Arôme 2007
A Column Still Rum from Reunion, distilled by Savanna, at 68,7%.
Community purchases
232 bottles logged by 166 collectors.
A collector's bottle.
6% opened, 3 emptied and repurchased.
What did the community pay for Savanna RumX Co-Bottling Grand Arôme 2007?
Community paid 280–295 €.
What members actually paid for their bottles. A typical range, not the current shop price. Full price & collection history in RX+ →
232 purchased · 105 tasted · 913 wishlist · as of
About the Savanna distillery
The Savanna distillery is located in Reunion. Rums from Savanna have been reviewed 7,979 times with an average of 8.3/10.
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