Flora Antillarum

Complex, tropical, spicy with chocolate hints.

Flora Antillarum is rich in tropical fruit aromas, with a spicy, chocolatey palate. Some critiques mention high alcohol presence but enjoy its complex profile.

Rich tropical aroma
Complex flavor profile
Chocolate undertones
388.52 €

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Details about this rum

Country
Distillery
Bottler
RumX ID
RX12788
ABV
60,4%
Category
Column Still Rum
Vintage
Cask number
#183 & 188
Made from
Sugar cane juice
Distillation
Column Still
Age
12 years
No. of bottles
368
Bottle volume
70cl
Velier • Karukera 2009   12yr   60,4% Flora Antillarum

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    How does this rum taste?

    Flora Antillarum, produced at the Karukera distillery in Guadeloupe, is a limited edition rum distilled from sugarcane juice and aged for 12 years. Bottled by Velier at cask strength with a 60.4% ABV, it offers a complex profile with prominent notes of mango, sugarcane, and lime. On the palate, flavors of sugarcane, cinnamon, herbal nuances, and vanilla are evident. Users appreciate its rich tropical aroma, well-balanced spiciness, and chocolate undertones. However, some note the alcohol is not fully integrated, causing an acidic and slightly bitter aftertaste. Despite this, its aromatic depth and agricole character are appealing to many enthusiasts.

    Aroma

    Mango Sugarcane Vegetal Herbal

    Taste

    Sugarcane Cinnamon Vanilla Vegetal

    How is this rum rated?

    Rating (0-10)
    8.5/10 33 reviews
    Top 19% Guadeloupe
    Top 6% Karukera

    The best in the series to my taste!Intense complex one part vegetal, one part citrus mixed with tropical fruits and a bit more bitter provided by the cask!Karukera with its casks always confirms itself as one of the best!

    Dieser Karulera gefällt mir sehr gut! Viele florale Noten, viele Kräute, sehr holzig, wirklich sehr holzig (hier für mich aber passend), schokoladig und eben grasig. Am Gaumen gibt er direkt Gas und wird zunehmend holziger mit röstaromen und altem Leder. Anschließend haut er mit Kirschen und Pflaumen noch einiges an Komplexität raus. Der Abgang ist schön lang. Der Alkohol ist leider nicht ganz ideal eingebunden, sonst wäre das ein absolutes Brett! Den könnte man lange erforschen. Zweite Verkostung +1 Punkt

    Un rhum de Guadeloupe de haut niveau, qui débute avec superbe bouquet de fruits tropicaux et d’agrumes au nez, suivi de notes plus végétales, épicées et terreuses qui offrent un profil olfactif complet, harmonieux et très agréable. L’attaque en bouche est intense, avec des notes végétales et épicées marquées, mais les arômes de fruits tropicaux et d’agrumes viennent se glisser sur le palais pour adoucir et donner de la profondeur à ce produit, auquel s’ajoutent le cacao, les amandes grillées et la cannelle. L’alcool est très bien intégré. La finale est longue, tantôt terreuse et végétale, tantôt épicée, tantôt fruitée, rappelant fidèlement le profil au nez et en bouche. Un très bon rhum, certes honéreux mais qui se veut aromatique, complexe et intense comme un bon rhum agricole.

    I like it very much! A fresh fruity nose with light sugar cane!On the palate initially a heavy sugar cane sweetness before it spreads creamy in the mouth! Now the spicy parts come through! The longer it lingers in the mouth the stronger flavors come through paired with some tangerine zest! Very tasty!The finish is medium long with the typical grassy notes!A good to drink Agricole

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    The Karukera distillery is located in Guadeloupe. Rums from Karukera have been reviewed 923 times with an average of 8.0/10.

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    Avg Rating: 8.0/10
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