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Strawberry, Yoghurt, Ester
Most mentioned across 69 tasting notes
- Perfect for
- fans of funky, fruity white rum and strawberry daiquiris
- Less suitable for
- drinkers wanting aged, oaky rum — this is raw, fruity and 57%
- How to drink
- Neat and in cocktails
Killik (Single Origin Rum) Australia <KLK>
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Anyone who's ever wished a rum tasted like strawberry yoghurt — this is your white whale. It smells uncannily like strawberry-cream candy, raspberry and tart yoghurt, with light ester and glue underneath. The 57% is so well buried most members barely notice it. Blind, lots of tasters guessed Savanna HERR. Great neat, but it truly shines in a daiquiri.
The community says- Strawberry-yoghurt nose
- Alcohol well hidden
- Less suitable for: drinkers wanting aged, oaky rum — this is raw, fruity and 57%
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Uncanny strawberry-yoghurt white rum, daiquiri star A genuine surprise that wins almost everyone over — a strawberry-yoghurt white rum with the alcohol expertly hidden, and most agree it's the daiquiri rum of the year.
Aroma profilefans of funky, fruity white rum and strawberry daiquiris
drinkers wanting aged, oaky rum — this is raw, fruity and 57%
Style & occasion: Tropical & funkySipping neatCocktails & mixing
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136 community reviews
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Review by Galli33
Most helpful positive review
This was one of the highlights for me at the 13. GRF!! Unknown australian distillery, white rum with perfect integration of alcohol and a remarkable taste of strawberry, yoghurt (reminds me on Yoghurette), ester, caramel! I wish to post now the meme of McMahon 😜 Very cool :3 It will make a delicious daiquiri😬
Review by cigares
Most helpful mixed review
An incredible nose of strawberry yogurt. A fairly pure strawberry, wild strawberry side with lactic notes. Pepper and wood glue give balance. Strawberry dominates on the palate but the yogurt is not far behind. The pepper arrives later and persists until the finish. Aromas linger for a long time. A quite incredible rum.
Review by Jussi Piirainen
On the note very strawberry forward. Im looking at the labels abv and surprised. On taste very strong strawberry and almost like strawberry cheesecake flavour. I have to say i was mindblown about this one. Not too sweat and abv feels really pleasant. I would say this is an excellent rum for nest sipping, afrer dinner dessert, good rum to showcase the diversity of rum to people who dont drink rum and cocktails too. Had a sample taste at Berlin Rumfest 2024. Sadly they had already sold all the bottles of this rum. This bottle goes to my wantlist
Review by Gunnar Böhme "Bauerngaumen" 🤓
The first rum I tried at the 13th GRF (Opening Party), and it was a hit! I'll just say: savanna galore. At least that's what you think when you first smell it. Alcohol very well integrated. Great light rum from an Australian distillery I've never heard of before for relatively little money. A real Savanna would be at least twice as expensive.
Review by zabo
To be honest, I would never have thought of Australia blind. At first I immediately had an association with the Lord. For the price, I think it's a nobrainer that I'll definitely buy a bottle or two of to make daiquiris with.
Review by Mirco
Nose clearly better than on the palate. Quite beastly and pungent on the palate. However, the strawberry and milk notes are very interesting and something new. Not really my thing neat and the bottle will certainly be used for cocktails.
Review by Oliver
Would have blindly guessed a Savanna (high ester, overripe strawberry). A real insider tip!
Review by F Kraemmer
Tasting date 16.08.2026 RX 19738 S.B.S Killik. 34th. tastings and 3 1/2 bottel kills ☠️ Nose: Overripe strawberries, sweet and fruity nose, creamy yogurt “thing” Light fermented fruits. Mouth: Fruity strawberry attack, light citrus freshness. Floral and balanced sweetness, light Smokey notes. Residual tastes are creamy and fruity, loads of yoghurt. Vegetables and floral notes. Sorry I just hate water in my rum…. Much more easy than the Romdeluxe KLK. The glass: Guess what, strawberries. Tasting “In the cave”
Review by DomM
Intense berry notes on the nose - strawberry candy! Same on the palate with a nice creamy texture. While I‘m usually not a big fan of Austrailian Rums, this unaged expression is really nice.
Review by LukaŽiga
8,2:On the nose, the first impression we get is an overripe ripe strawberry, with esters, raspberry, medicinal, turning into red berries yoghurt. On aeration, tropical, citrus fruits join, vegetal aspect, it becomes peppery, a bit pungent, pretty intense, some varnish helps. 8,1:On the palate, the attack is overly fruity with almost rotten strawberry, paired with tropical and citrus fruits, esters, medicinal, metallic touch, settling in a red berries yoghurt.It is intense, but creamy, slightly peppery. When the rum is rested, vegetal notes participate, grassy tone perhaps, smoky notes with crunchy bread, later yeast, as white chocolate rounds our tasting experience. 8,1:The finish is pretty long, still intense, slightly bitter, as notes continue their journey, with more vegetal nuances...
Review by crazyforgoodbooze
🍓Full broadside of strawberry yoghurt both on the nose and in the taste. There is also some white chocolate, butterscotch and pepper. Great new profile from Australia, somewhat reminiscent of Reunion Grand Arome rums. The alcohol is also perfectly integrated. But the most important thing at the end: makes a super cool daiquiri that blindly reminds you of savanna Herr! Only without the olive. Instead, intense strawberry yoghurt, white chocolate - caramel chips and funk! Surprisingly delicious, more of this please!
Review by Kevin Sorensen 🇩🇰
#5343 24.05.2025 Running a few samples before going for dinner in Flensburg tonight 😊 Nose Fresh, fruity, strawberry, light ester, round, light citrus, light floral, Palate Oily, fruity, strawberry, spice, faint salt, faint caramel, light floral, light citrus, light ester. Finish Medium long, fruity, berries, faint caramel, light citrus. Empty glass Light caramel, strawberry, faint plum. German Rum Fest 2024 sample. I have since bought a bottle because it's very smooth as a sipper and also does really well in a cola.
Review by Thunderbird
After I had already tasted it at the GRF and found it to be very good, I finally took the time to rate it in detail. And I am still thrilled . The similarity to a HERR is quite astonishing. Chapeau to the distillery! This ester/strawberry aroma with the sweet/sour note is perfect. And now for the daiquiri
Review by Timo Groeger
Beautiful rum. Has a great nose, is very fruity, strawberry is to be emphasized here. Also very fruity on the palate, strawberry and yoghurt are recognizable. This rum tastes very creamy, but esters are also recognizable.
Review by TheRhumhoe
A real UFO in the world of rum. The image of strawberry "Petit Danone" yoghurt really titillates the nostrils, with its fruity, medicinal and dairy character. There are also fermented and phenolic notes on the glue, light esters and varnish. An original product that leaves no one indifferent. The palate is creamy, medicinal, a touch metallic and just as zany. The strawberry leaves a little more room for the exotic fruits one might find in yoghurts and flavored ice creams. Esters, varnish and a touch of fermentation remain, but without dominating the palate. Alcohol is well integrated. The finish is of medium length, retaining the framework present on the nose and palate, this chemical, fermented, fruity and creamy concentrate. A real surprise that may augur well for Kilik's small distillery in the years to come.
Review by Rumantisch
Right from the opening, the fruit hits your nose. Strawberry or Yoghurt candy fits best. The first sip is already alcoholic. The strawberry now tastes different, more fermented in the mouth. I add 2 drops of water to see what happens. Hmm, now I get even more medicinal notes. Too bad. The finish stays medicinal and slightly bitter. Maybe it needs to rest longer in the glass for the fruity note to develop better.
Review by The Specialist
Something completely different in the bottle than I initially thought. On the nose, full of strawberries and Yogurette. There's a bit of ester too. Alcohol is very well integrated. I already like it neat, but in a Daiquiri it's a blast. Nice change, but unfortunately hardly available anymore.
Review by DutchRumPirate
On the advice of the forum, I got this Fruit Bomb. And what an amazing rum. Deliciously fruity with notes of strawberries, raspberries, and berries. Funky, creamy, yogurt, and esters. Also delicious in cola. My wife wanted something fruity, and she really liked this one.
Review by Daniel Jungberg.
Tasting at "Basecamp" on 26.06.2026 🇦🇺 Nose on an adventure👃: I sense lots of strawberries, master ester, raspberries. Incredibly lovely aroma! Tongue on an adventure 🥃: I taste a rum that's a bit different from the nose. It's creamy/oily, the strawberry flavor is still there a bit, the caramel is more penetrating. The tail of the story💫: Fairly long and intense finish. I think it would be fantastic in a strawberry Daiquiri!
Review by Boletus
A really fine, unaged rum that in a blind tasting could also pass as wild strawberry brandy. Extremely berry-fruity and with a creamy-smooth mouthfeel, it evokes childhood memories of 'Ed von Schleck' ice cream and strawberry cream candies. Also great in a daiquiri!
Review by Rumpalumpa
Fascinating how this strawberry yogurt association really fits perfectly here. The yogurt is a bit sour, like Turkish yogurt. On the palate also a bit mineral/metallic. Great for mixing without completely taking over the drink.
Review by Basti
Trade fair rating 13. GRF. At least reminds a bit of Savanna HERR on the nose.
Review by DosenZorn
Great Australian re-barreled rum. Surely excellent in cocktails. Strong Savanna HERR associations with fermented strawberries. Sparks interest in more "high-ester" releases from this distillery.
Review by Vincent D
Mon OVNI du Rhum Fest Paris 2025. Il ne laisse personne indifférent. On aime ou on déteste. Pour ma part, j'ai adoré le côté yaourt à la fraise. Un côté lactique très marqué aromatisé à la fraise. C'est très surprenant. Et j'aimerais voir ce que ça peut donner en cocktail.
Review by w00tAN
Nordlichter Treffen 07/25: In der Nase volle Kanne Yogurette überreife Frucht. Im Mund schön würzig und tolle cremige Erdbeernote mit mittellangem Abgang.
Review by Martin Mihaly
This white rum pleasantly surprised me. Nose very fruity, strawberry or rather strawberry yogurt, milkshake, a bit of plum. On the palate, ripe strawberries with plums, notes of yogurt or cheesecake. A bit sharp on the tongue but actually the alcohol is well integrated, you hardly notice the high %. The finish is not very long with a good strawberry yogurt taste. Good value for money.
Review by Fuwi
Fantastic blast for a really good price. Funky notes of fermented fruit, strawberries and pear come rushing at you, which is largely confirmed on the tongue as well. The alcohol is quite well integrated but has pleasant edges and corners. Australia as the country of origin was a surprise, great mixer that is also a lot of fun neat.
Review by HenryL
Northern Lights Meeting July 19, 2025 Awesome strawberry yogurt on the nose. Incredibly creamy. On the palate a bit less intense but the notes remain the same, like a strawberry drinking yogurt with alcohol. Gentle, creamy and relaxed.
Review by FireChief
An exciting and different taste and smell. There is a pronounced scent of overripe strawberries. Behind both the smell and taste, there are some not insignificant notes of fusel oil. Another run through the distillation apparatus would have helped. The rum can definitely be enjoyed neat, but it is better suited as a mixer. I have used it with good results in Ti’Punch.
Review by kondgab
Gummy bear, candy and strawberry. It is very tasty and alcohol is very well integrated.
Review by ThreeH
Crazy strawberry yogurt nose. It really comes out after 5 minutes in the glass. On the palate, wonderfully integrated 57%. Simply delicious and can be enjoyed neat. Besides the fruity side, now there's also a greener, vegetal and spicy note. Nice light sugarcane sweetness. The finish is very aromatic still with the strawberry touch. A real bang for the buck. Great neat or in a mixer.
Review by Johannes
A real surprise! Strawberry, goes right Mr..
Review by Pavel Spacek
Forest strawberries :)
Review by Johnny Rumcask
A very positive surprise: the nose doesn't particularly appeal to me (goes in the direction of fruit brandy), but there's a lot going on taste-wise: lots of fruit, especially artificial strawberries, lots of creaminess, a bit alcoholic but not unpleasant. Very exciting and tasty to drink down.
Review by Martin Ekrt
The aroma is like some relative of Herr. Mainly strawberry and yogurt or cream. It doesn't come across as sharp at all, very well done. In terms of taste, it's probably even closer to Herr, but if I remember correctly, this one is less sharp and more approachable. 57% suits it perfectly. One of the top white rums.
Review by tolf
Nose clearly strawberry yogurt. In the mouth, strawberry and grape or rather like sparkling wine, with the acidity creating an unusual tingling on the tongue. I don't know this from ester rums. The finish then becomes fermented, astringent, medicinal, lacquer-like – and something else I can't name. Usually, that would be praise, but with this rum, it all adds up to a very unpleasant taste in the finish. Also, the nose, taste, and finish just don't fit together for me. Far from other white rums (Lotan, Herr, NY, LP, Hamden) that I have here. An interesting and probably unique rum, but overall nothing fits together for me.
Review by Rafał
Beautiful yogurt with strawberries.
Review by Rhum Mirror 🇧🇪
Today, heading into a still unexplored territory with the SBS Origin Australia KLK, a white rum at 57% ABV. But who is Killik, whom I had never heard of? The Killik Handcrafted Rum distillery, based in Melbourne, produces long fermentation rums, distilled in a homemade hybrid still, known for their strongly esterified profile. The company works from molasses and adds dunder during the two fermentation cycles. The still is a 1,000 L hybrid model, adjustable with four or six plates, or usable in pot still configuration. The barrels come from a local cooperage. Blind, I would never have thought Australia: I would have rather guessed Savanna or, failing that, a Grand Arôme producer. The nose immediately surprises with notes of strawberry yogurt. On the palate, you find this strawberry accompanied by pepper, all supported by a nice length. A rum as surprising as it is intriguing, which surely works wonderfully in mixology. A name to watch closely… Thanks John for this discovery sample!
Review by Maurice Martin
Intense strawberry or red garden fruits and a pleasantly creamy, yogurt-like note run consistently from the nose to the palate - Savanna says hello. The 57%, at first a bit sharp on the nose, are surprisingly well integrated. Not a complexity master, but an exciting rum with recognizability and very good value for money. Just fun.
Review by Richard Krupa
Strawberries and cream, sweet and pleasant
Review by Filip Šikula
Online tasting of the S.B.S origin range with Joshua Singh organized by rum explorer on 24.2.2025. Today's master class will consist of two parts - today we taste pure rums, next time we compare in daiquiri. Cocktail rating to be added later.
Review by Pavel Ungr, RumRock
I rate 9.0 out of 10, belongs to the absolute top among more than 1,300 rums I have ever scored.
Review by Jindrich Strobl
Nice strength, but too sweet
Review by Rum Schnacker Falk Redlich
Raspberry spirit with traces of Haribo strawberries, brilliant, intense, round
Review by Stefan H.
The KLK has meanwhile become the not-so-secret Daiquiri star, where it plays out its full potential. I always taste a lot of pear and no strawberry at all, but whatever, for me alongside the Savanna Lontan, the best rum for Daiquiri. And my rating refers exactly to this use.
Review by Silence Night
It needs a lot of air, then it unfolds and becomes beautiful. But after opening, let it rest about 3 days so the off-notes can disappear. Otherwise, it will be unpleasantly noticeable. Otherwise, a solid basic rum.
Review by DRob944
Super strawberry cheesecake taste that was truly surprising to me. This one is certainly unique. I had to buy a bottle at The German Rum Festival after tasting it during the opening party.
Review by thomas fraboulet
Intense creamy strawberry yogourt. Apart from a Daiquiri, I struggle to find a use for it in cocktails though.
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Expert review by Zucker und Zeste
Wow, what's that? Fermented fruit such as strawberries and plums, but also fruit from the orchard and a strong creaminess reminiscent of yoghurt with fruit. The acidity even builds noticeably over the next few moments. Behind this, lemon peel and a subtle herbaceousness emerge. Fermented strawberries, a few herbs and then metallic aromas on the palate. The acidity of the nose is less noticeable on the palate, but there is a nice creamy/oily mouthfeel. Tastes like a Savanna HERR light. The next day you can clearly smell the fermented aromas in the glass.
Expert review by The Dunder Hut
Well I was hoping for more given the reviews. The nose is a promising start of some savanna and some Jamaica but also the brine notes that so many new distilleries get with industry yeasts. Lso some dull mineral note if really earthy cachaca. The mouth is again the same of the nose with what I can only describe has heavily unbalanced alcohol. Thet end of the sipping leaves with onlz alcohol and fusel oils. Meh
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Details about Killik (Single Origin Rum) Australia <KLK>
A White Rum from Australia, bottled by 1423 World Class Spirits, at 57%.
About the Killik distillery
The Killik distillery is located in Australia. Rums from Killik have been reviewed 219 times with an average of 8.0/10.
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