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Velier Karukera Single Cask 2008 9yr 58,4%

RX6221 Very good Column Still Rum Single Cask 299 bottles Under 250€

The Karukera "Single Cask" is a limited edition rum hailing from Guadeloupe's Karukera distillery and selected by independent bottler Velier. Distilled in 2008 from sugarcane juice using column stills and aged for 9 years, this rum boasts an ABV of 58.4% and is limited to just 299 bottles. Users describe the aroma as sweet, vegetal, fresh, with notes of pear and barrel. On the palate, they appreciate flavors of honey, roasted, spicy, caramel, and tobacco. With varying opinions, tasters overall praise its solid combination of wood, spice, and subtle fruit notes. Some found the rum to be slightly bitter and recommended adding water to enhance the taste. A remarkable addition to any rum enthusiast's collection!

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How does this rum taste?

A solid Karukera rum with a high ABV displaying a beautiful balance of wood, spice, and mild sweetness. Pleasing fruity profile with touches of honey, candied fruits, caramel, and tobacco. Notably spicy and a bit bitter, but water softens its robust punch.

Most frequently mentioned flavors

Aroma

Sweet Fresh Pear Vanilla Vegetal Fruity

Taste

Roasted Spicy Honey Caramel Leather Tobacco

Finish

Woody Tobacco Caramel Roasted Honey Spicy

Community reviews

8.3/1016 ratings
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8.4/10

“A very nice single barrel with a warm and fruity profile. Lightly spicy and a very long finish.”

Aroma

Fresh Banana Cherry Woody Vanilla

Taste

Woody Roasted Spicy Caramel Medicinal
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8.3/10

“Etwas bitter und ordentlich würzig. Kein Rum für den nüchternen Gaumen. Holz, getrocknete Früchte, dezente Süsse. Mit Wasser wird er wesentlich gefälliger.”

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8.2/10

“Etwas bitterer und erwachsener als der etwas ältere #26er. Typischer für guadeloupe. Nicht so mein Fall.”

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What are the key facts about this rum?

Country
Distillery
Bottler
RumX ID
RX6221
ABV
58,4%
Category
Column Still Rum
Vintage
2008
Cask number
#66
Made from
Sugar cane juice
Distillation
Column Still
Age
9 years
No. of bottles
299
Bottle volume
70cl
Price range
Under 250€
Type of spirit
Rum

What is the price trend for this rum?

143 €
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Community purchase statistics

The RumX community has already added 9 bottles to their collections:

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About the Karukera distillery

The Karukera distillery is located in Guadeloupe. Rums from Karukera have been reviewed 710 times with an average of 8.0/10.


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