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Karukera Millésime 1997
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One taster called it "unexpectedly good," and that seems to be the pattern here. Anise and licorice lead, backed by cherry, plum and green fig, with herbal, grassy notes and light oak underneath. A slight saltiness gives it character. The body reads a touch thin at 46% — several wished for more punch — but it stays balanced and quietly interesting.
The community says- Herbal anise character
- Cherry and fig
- Keep in mind: Body feels thin
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How does Karukera Millésime 1997 taste?
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Herbal, anise-driven agricole with a thin edge A well-cask-aged Guadeloupe agricole that wins people over: herbal, spiced, cherry-and-anise character. The common catch is a body some find a little thin for the strength.
Agricole fans who like herbal, spiced, dry sippers
Anyone wanting a big, punchy body or sweet rum
Style & occasion: Fresh & grassySipping neat
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Yes, if you're after characterful, fresh, grassy rums for sipping neat.
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20 community reviews
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Review by Giorgio Garotti
Most helpful positive review
An unexpectedly good bottle that I hadn't paid much attention to! Despite the reduced proof, it has a nice intensity and maintains the body and fattiness typical of Guadeloupe rums! Karukera is a master in the use of its barrels and doesn't disappoint here either!
Review by Kevin Sorensen 🇩🇰
Most helpful mixed review
#5158 19.03.2025 Running a few samples at home. Nose Fresh, light wood, dried fruit, light metallic, light vegetal, light floral, apricot. Palate Fresh, round, light, wood, light tannins, light floral, raisin, light plum, light nutts, light mint. Finish Medium long, wood, light roasted, light mint, spice, light anise, light plum. Empty glass Light wood, light prunes, light chocolate, faint caramel.
Review by Frank
I'm curious and definitely have to try more of Karukera, I've heard some good things; but this one is a bit thin at just over 46%. Nose: spicy, fruity and green. At first, however, soft, Danish sweet licorice is up front, followed by fennel seeds and light caraway. Herbaceous with camomile and saffron. The fruit is green fig and fresh guava. However, the overall impression is slightly woody with rather fresh wood. There is also a slight sweetness of sugar water. Beautiful nose, but somewhat short and flat. 83 Palate: initially it seems thin, but then a nice spiciness quickly emerges. It is slightly salty with caraway and a little nutmeg, plus aniseed or licorice. There is also some fruit, a mixture of plum and cherry and fresh guava again. On the finish, it becomes increasingly grassy and herbal, almost with a hint of cucumber and sugar cane juice at the end. 79 If this rhum had more %%, it would be even nicer...
Review by Daniel
Nose: Spicy notes predominate, with aniseed leading the way. Subtle fruit and Palate: Mild start, alcohol needs a little time to develop, but then a long-lasting appearance. Cherry and herbs with a certain freshness. Wood is also slightly perceptible. Finish: Herbs and honey, I like it. Conclusion: Agricole that draws me to its side overall. Alcohol balanced and full-bodied. With its own character without being overpowering.
Review by Richard Krupa
interesting and especially the unexpected saltiness of Karuker puts it in a winning position in direct comparison with Saint James 1997 and Trois Rivieres 1997. Of course the herbs in the background underline it all slightly.
Review by Dušan Houska
For me, pleasantly drinkable, woodiness on the tongue with a spicy aftertaste, a classy drink for the evening, would like to try it with a doutnik. Interesting and classy agricole.
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18 bottles logged by 17 collectors.
Both drunk and collected.
27% opened, 1 emptied.
What does Karukera Millésime 1997 cost?
Community paid 115–200 €.
Current best price: 169.00 € – within the typical community range.
Purchase prices reported by members, not a shop price. Avg. 249 €. Full price & collection history in RX+ ›
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Details about Karukera Millésime 1997
A Column Still Rum from Guadeloupe, distilled by Karukera, at 46,3%.
About the Karukera distillery
The Karukera distillery is located in Guadeloupe. Rums from Karukera have been reviewed 1,058 times with an average of 8.0/10.
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