Karukera L'Expression - 45 2019 1yr 45%

7.7 / 10
31 reviews

Balanced, nuanced rum with charming woody sweetness.

A rum of balanced complexity with woody, vanilla, and sugarcane notes. The RumX community praises its approachable flavor profile, though some remark on a touch of excessive sweetness. A limited release to consider.

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    How does this rum taste?

    • Complex, inviting aroma
    • Approachable flavor profile
    • Limited release rarity

    L'Expression - 45 from the Karukera distillery in Guadeloupe offers a sensory journey that our community has found both intriguing and approachable. With inviting aromas of sugarcane, woody notes, citrus, vegetal hints, and a touch of coffee, this rum develops on the palate into a blend of woody and vanilla flavors accented by sugarcane and chocolate. While some RumX members appreciate its balanced character and limited release appeal, others note a slight sweetness and synthetic edge that's more suited to newcomers. Its subtle complexity and distinct packaging make it a conversation starter among enthusiasts.

    Most frequently mentioned flavors

    Aroma

    Sugarcane Woody Citrus Vegetal

    Taste

    Woody Vanilla Sugarcane Chocolate

    Finish

    Woody Peppery Sugarcane Citrus

    How is this rum rated?

    7.7/10
    31 reviews
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    8.0/10

    "29.10.2022 whisky & Rum Festival, nice event with a few friends and a few of our own bottles. Very nice and well balanced rum. Fruity with wood and light roasted notes."

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    7.6/10

    "Dégustation rapide au caviste, Un peu d’alcool quand même pour 45."

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    7.8/10

    "Al naso zucchero bruciato, frutti misti, leggero legno e lieve arrostito Al palato è dolciastro, sintetico, legnoso, speziato, con qualche frutto in sottofondo e tostatura"

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    8.0/10

    "Trop aqueux. Le brut de fût est bien meilleur."

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    Details about this rum

    Country
    Distillery
    RumX ID
    RX7813
    ABV
    45%
    Category
    Column Still Rum
    Vintage
    2019
    Made from
    Sugar cane juice
    Distillation
    Creole Column
    Age
    1 years 1mo
    No. of bottles
    4,250
    Bottle volume
    70cl
    Price range
    <100€
    Type of spirit
    Rum
    Karukera 2019 &nbsp; 1yr &nbsp; 45% L'Expression - 45

    How is the price of this rum developing?

    Ø Market value
    60€

    The RumX community has already added 65 bottles to their collections:

    closed
    57
    opened
    2
    emptied
    6
    Open rate
    12%

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    About the Karukera distillery

    The Karukera distillery is located in Guadeloupe. Rums from Karukera have been reviewed 877 times with an average of 8.0/10.


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