Habitation Velier Reunion Savanna HERR Rum

700ml & 124 Proof

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What is Habitation Velier Reunion Savanna HERR Rum?

Habitation Velier Reunion Savanna HERR Rum is a molasses-based spirit with an incredibly high ester count, resulting in an intensely funky and fruity flavor profile that's prized by rum enthusiasts. Interestingly, its production involves a uniquely long fermentation process of up to 11 days, utilizing specific bacterial cultures to cultivate its iconic high-ester character.

Why do we love Habitation Velier Reunion Savanna HERR Rum?

Cocktail enthusiasts should seek out Habitation Velier Reunion Savanna HERR Rum for its incredibly intense, funky flavor profile resulting from an exceptionally high ester count (499.9 g/hlpa) and unique production methods, including extended fermentation (5-11 days) with specific bacterial cultures and double pot still distillation, yielding an unaged molasses rum bottled at a robust 62% ABV.

How do you drink Habitation Velier Reunion Savanna HERR Rum?

Habitation Velier Reunion Savanna HERR Rum is best savored neat or with a single ice cube to fully appreciate its complex, intense flavors, though it can also add a funky punch to tiki-style or tropical cocktails; its bold profile makes it ideal for sipping on warm summer evenings, paired with spicy Caribbean or Asian cuisine that can stand up to its powerful character.

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Nose: Intense tropical fruit aromas burst forth - overripe pineapple, papaya, and banana. Funky notes of olive brine and slightly medicinal undertones follow. Hints of bubblegum and freshly cut sugarcane linger in the background.

Palate: Powerful and complex. The high proof is immediately apparent, carrying waves of fruity esters. Ripe mango, pineapple, and passion fruit dominate initially. Savory olive and brine notes emerge, balanced by a touch of sweet molasses. Spicy black pepper and cinnamon provide depth.

Finish: Long and evolving. The fruit notes slowly fade, giving way to more savory and earthy elements. Hints of leather, tobacco, and damp forest floor emerge. A slight metallic tang lingers, reminiscent of copper pennies. The high ester count leaves a lasting impression of funky, overripe fruit long after the sip.

Habitation Velier Reunion Savanna HERR Rum is crafted using a unique, extended fermentation process (5-11 days) with specific bacterial cultures added to molasses, then double-distilled in pot stills to capture intense aromatic compounds, resulting in an exceptionally high-ester rum with a bold, funky flavor profile.

Savanna HERR rum contains a staggering 499.9 grams of congeners per hectoliter of pure alcohol - that's over 10 times the amount found in most commercial rums! This extreme concentration is what gives HERR its incredibly intense, funky flavor profile.

The "HERR" in Savanna HERR stands for "High Ester Rum Reunion," and it's produced using a unique bacterial culture added during fermentation. This special microorganism helps create the rum's distinctive fruity and funky aromas, almost like a controlled spoilage process.

Despite its powerful flavors, Savanna HERR is actually an unaged rum. All of its complex tastes and aromas come purely from the distillation process and the natural esters formed during fermentation, not from barrel aging like many other premium rums.

Main Ingredient: Molasses
Country of Origin: Reunion Island