Karukera Millésime 1997
A rum for curious explorers of agricole: herbal, lightly salty and oaky with notes of cherry, dried fruit and gentle spice. At 46.3%, RumX members find it flavorful yet easygoing for relaxed evening sipping.
- Unique salinity
- Herbal complexity
- Balanced oak
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Herbal, salty, elegant Guadeloupe agricole A rum for curious explorers of agricole: herbal, lightly salty and oaky with notes of cherry, dried fruit and gentle spice. At 46.3%, RumX members find it flavorful yet easygoing for relaxed evening sipping.
Agricole fans who enjoy herbal, slightly salty profiles with moderate ABV and a mix of cherry, dried fruit and balanced oak rather than big estery funk or heavy sweetness.
Those wanting high-proof intensity, very sweet dessert rums, or beginners who dislike herbal, vegetal and slightly salty notes in their glass.
How is Karukera Millésime 1997 rated?
RumX's 0–10 scale is strict — 8.2 lands squarely in the "Very good" band. 95% of tasters rate it Good or better; only 0% rate it below average. See the full rating guide →
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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.
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 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 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.
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29 bottles logged by 52,000+ RumX members. The ratio of closed / opened / emptied, indicates whether this rum is meant to be drunk or is a collector's item.
Also on the wishlist of 4 members.
About the Karukera distillery
The Karukera distillery is located in Guadeloupe. Rums from Karukera have been reviewed 998 times with an average of 8.0/10.
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