Savanna - The Wild Island Edition N°616 - Rhum Traditionnel Extra Vieux Millésime 2009 - Brut de Fût Ex-Cognac - 15Y - With Box 62.6% 50cl

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€185.00

Item number: 1641

Savanna The Wild Island Edition N°616 – Millésime 2009

Rhum Traditionnel Extra Vieux – Brut de Fût – Ex-Cognac – 15 Years – 62,6% – 50cl (With Box)

Savanna The Wild Island Edition N°616 – Millésime 2009 is a remarkable Rhum Traditionnel from Réunion Island, embodying both power and long-aged sophistication. Distilled in 2009 and matured for an impressive 15 years, this Extra Vieux expression showcases the depth that time and carefully selected ex-Cognac casks can bring to Savanna’s traditional molasses-based style.

Bottled as Brut de Fût at a commanding 62.6% ABV, this limited Wild Island Edition delivers full cask strength intensity while maintaining precision and balance. The extended ageing in ex-Cognac barrels adds elegant oak structure, subtle grape nuances, and refined tannins, complementing the rich and expressive distillate.

As with Savanna’s high-end selections, this rum is presented in its purest form – no added sugar, no colouring, and non-chill filtered. A true natural expression of vintage, cask, and island terroir.

Tasting Notes

Colour: Deep amber with copper highlights.

Nose: Rich and layered from the outset. Dried apricot, raisin, and fig unfold alongside orange peel and dark honey. The ex-Cognac influence reveals polished oak, vanilla pod, and a subtle vinous note. Hints of roasted nuts, cocoa, and delicate spice add further complexity.

Palate: Powerful and structured on the attack. Dark fruits and stewed plum lead, followed by caramelised sugar, toasted almonds, and bittersweet chocolate. Warm spices – clove, cinnamon, and black pepper – intertwine with firm yet elegant oak tannins. Despite its 62.6% strength, the alcohol is beautifully integrated, offering weight and texture without harshness.

Finish: Long, warm, and persistent. Lingering oak spice, cocoa, and dried fruit gradually give way to subtle grape skin notes and a refined dryness characteristic of Cognac cask maturation.

This Millésime 2009 perfectly illustrates how extended ageing and cask selection can elevate Savanna’s Rhum Traditionnel into a deeply complex and contemplative spirit.

Crafted for the Rum Connoisseur

Savanna The Wild Island Edition N°616 – Millésime 2009 is best enjoyed:

Neat, to fully appreciate its 15-year maturity and cask strength depth
With a few drops of water, to reveal additional fruit layers and soften the oak-driven spice

This edition will particularly appeal to lovers of long-aged molasses rums, high-proof bottlings, and collectors seeking distinctive Brut de Fût releases from Réunion.

Product Details

Brand: Savanna
Series: The Wild Island Edition
Edition: N°616
Origin: Réunion Island
Distillery: Savanna Distillery
Vintage: 2009
Style: Rhum Traditionnel Extra Vieux
Maturation: 15 Years – Ex-Cognac Casks
Alcohol Content: 62.6% (Brut de Fût)
Volume: 50cl
Presentation: With Box
Additives: No added sugar, no colouring, non-chill filtered
Colour: Deep Amber

Why Choose Savanna The Wild Island Edition N°616 – Millésime 2009?

✔ 15 years of maturation for exceptional depth
✔ Ex-Cognac cask influence adding elegance and structure
✔ Brut de Fût – full cask strength intensity
✔ Natural presentation – no additives
✔ Limited Wild Island Edition release
✔ Collector’s bottle presented with box

Savanna The Wild Island Edition N°616 – Millésime 2009 is a bold yet refined long-aged expression, where traditional molasses richness meets the elegance of Cognac cask maturation – a standout for enthusiasts seeking complexity, structure, and evolution in the glass.