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Killik S.B.S (Single Origin Rum) Australia <KLK>
Anyone chasing high-ester funk and strawberry-yoghurt weirdness will get a kick out of this unaged Australian pot-still. Think overripe strawberries, raspberry, cream and a lactic, yoghurt-drink tang, with esters and a touch of glue underneath. Several tasters blind-guessed Savanna HERR. The 57% is woven in surprisingly well, and most people end up using it for daiquiris.
- Strawberry-yoghurt nose
- Alcohol well integrated
- Great for daiquiris
+10
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How does Killik S.B.S (Single Origin Rum) Australia <KLK> taste?
Aggregated from 107 community reviews.
Wild strawberry-yoghurt funk, great in daiquiris Loved for its wild strawberry-yoghurt nose and well-hidden alcohol; many call it their go-to daiquiri rum. A few find it a bit hot, medicinal or sweet, and it needs air to open.
Fans of high-ester funk and Savanna HERR-style strawberry profiles
Anyone wanting a smooth, classic aged sipper
How is Killik S.B.S (Single Origin Rum) Australia <KLK> rated?
RumX's 0–10 scale is strict , 8.0 lands squarely in the "Very good" band. 97% of tasters rate it Good or better; only 0% rate it below average. See the full rating guide →
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Selected write-ups from 107 community ratings. You can view the complete list in our app.
Based on 107 ratings
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 Galli33
This was one of the highlights for me at the 13th GRF!! Unknown Australian distillery, white rum with perfect integration of alcohol and a remarkable taste of strawberry, yoghurt (reminds me of Yoghurette), ester, caramel! I wish I could post the McMahon meme now 😜 Very cool :3 It will make a delicious daiquiri😬
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 Oliver
Would have blindly guessed a Savanna (high ester, overripe strawberry). A real insider tip!
Review by cigares
Un nez incroyable de yahourt à la fraise. Un côté fraise, fraise des bois assez pur avec du lactique. Du poivre et de la colle à bois qui donnent de l’équilibre. La fraise domine en bouche mais le yahourt n’est pas loin. Le poivre arrive plus tard et persiste jusqu’en finale. Des arômes persistent longtemps. Un rhum assez incroyable.
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 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 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 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 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 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 Boletus
Ein wirklich feiner, ungereifter Rum, der in einer Blindverkostung auch als Walderdbeerbrand durchgehen könnte. Ungemein beerenfruchtig und mit einem cremig-sahnigen Mundgefühl ausgestattet, weckt er Kindheitserinnerungen an „Ed von Schleck“ Eis und Erdbeer-Sahne-Bonbons. Großartig auch im Daiquiri!
Review by Basti
Messebewertung 13. GRF. Erinnert zumindest an der Nase etwas an Savanna HERR.
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 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 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.
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Expert reviews
Reviews from RumX's blog partners, independent experts who have tasted, evaluated, and described this rum..
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"
Details about Killik S.B.S (Single Origin Rum) Australia <KLK>
A White Rum from Australia, bottled by 1423 World Class Spirits, at 57%.
Community purchases
95 bottles logged by 69 collectors.
A drinker & collector.
29% opened, 13 emptied and repurchased.
What does Killik S.B.S (Single Origin Rum) Australia <KLK> cost?
Community paid €35–€54.
Current best price: €42.74 – within the typical community range.
What members actually paid for their bottles. A typical range, not the current shop price. Full price & collection history in RX+ →
+19 purchases in the last 3 months.
Added to collections, last 12 months.
95 purchased · 112 tasted · 51 wishlist · as of
About the Killik distillery
The Killik distillery is located in Australia. Rums from Killik have been reviewed 180 times with an average of 8.0/10.
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