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Killik S.B.S (Single Origin Rum) Australia <KLK>
Anyone who thinks unaged rum can't surprise them should try this one. It smells and tastes like strawberry yoghurt — overripe berries, cream, a lick of ester and pepper — to the point that blind tasters keep guessing Savanna HERR, not Australia. The 57% sits remarkably well integrated. It shines neat but really comes alive in a daiquiri.
The community says- Strawberry yoghurt nose
- Integrated 57%
- But: Can read sweet
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Strawberry-yoghurt ester bomb, daiquiri star A genuine strawberry-yoghurt oddball that keeps winning people over. Most rate it high and reach for it in daiquiris; a couple find the alcohol a touch raw neat.
high-ester fans and daiquiri makers
anyone wanting classic aged oak character
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71% rate it 8 or higher. 48 selected write-ups from 124 community ratings. You can view the complete list in our app.
Review by Jussi Piirainen
On the note very strawberry forward. Im looking at the labels abv and surprised. On taste very strong strawberry and almost like strawberry cheesecake flavour. I have to say i was mindblown about this one. Not too sweat and abv feels really pleasant. I would say this is an excellent rum for nest sipping, afrer dinner dessert, good rum to showcase the diversity of rum to people who dont drink rum and cocktails too. Had a sample taste at Berlin Rumfest 2024. Sadly they had already sold all the bottles of this rum. This bottle goes to my wantlist
Review by Galli33
Most helpful positive review
This was one of the highlights for me at the 13th GRF!! Unknown Australian distillery, white rum with perfect integration of alcohol and a remarkable taste of strawberry, yoghurt (reminds me of Yoghurette), ester, caramel! I wish I could post the McMahon meme now 😜 Very cool :3 It will make a delicious daiquiri😬
Review by cigares
Most helpful mixed review
Un nez incroyable de yahourt à la fraise. Un côté fraise, fraise des bois assez pur avec du lactique. Du poivre et de la colle à bois qui donnent de l’équilibre. La fraise domine en bouche mais le yahourt n’est pas loin. Le poivre arrive plus tard et persiste jusqu’en finale. Des arômes persistent longtemps. Un rhum assez incroyable.
Review by Gunnar Böhme "Bauerngaumen" 🤓
The first rum I tried at the 13th GRF (Opening Party), and it was a hit! I'll just say: savanna galore. At least that's what you think when you first smell it. Alcohol very well integrated. Great light rum from an Australian distillery I've never heard of before for relatively little money. A real Savanna would be at least twice as expensive.
Review by zabo
To be honest, I would never have thought of Australia blind. At first I immediately had an association with the Lord. For the price, I think it's a nobrainer that I'll definitely buy a bottle or two of to make daiquiris with.
Review by Mirco
Nose clearly better than on the palate. Quite beastly and pungent on the palate. However, the strawberry and milk notes are very interesting and something new. Not really my thing neat and the bottle will certainly be used for cocktails.
Review by Oliver
Would have blindly guessed a Savanna (high ester, overripe strawberry). A real insider tip!
Review by Thunderbird
After I had already tasted it at the GRF and found it to be very good, I finally took the time to rate it in detail. And I am still thrilled . The similarity to a HERR is quite astonishing. Chapeau to the distillery! This ester/strawberry aroma with the sweet/sour note is perfect. And now for the daiquiri
Review by DomM
Intense berry notes on the nose - strawberry candy! Same on the palate with a nice creamy texture. While I‘m usually not a big fan of Austrailian Rums, this unaged expression is really nice.
Review by LukaŽiga
8,2:On the nose, the first impression we get is an overripe ripe strawberry, with esters, raspberry, medicinal, turning into red berries yoghurt. On aeration, tropical, citrus fruits join, vegetal aspect, it becomes peppery, a bit pungent, pretty intense, some varnish helps. 8,1:On the palate, the attack is overly fruity with almost rotten strawberry, paired with tropical and citrus fruits, esters, medicinal, metallic touch, settling in a red berries yoghurt.It is intense, but creamy, slightly peppery. When the rum is rested, vegetal notes participate, grassy tone perhaps, smoky notes with crunchy bread, later yeast, as white chocolate rounds our tasting experience. 8,1:The finish is pretty long, still intense, slightly bitter, as notes continue their journey, with more vegetal nuances...
Review by crazyforgoodbooze
🍓Full broadside of strawberry yoghurt both on the nose and in the taste. There is also some white chocolate, butterscotch and pepper. Great new profile from Australia, somewhat reminiscent of Reunion Grand Arome rums. The alcohol is also perfectly integrated. But the most important thing at the end: makes a super cool daiquiri that blindly reminds you of savanna Herr! Only without the olive. Instead, intense strawberry yoghurt, white chocolate - caramel chips and funk! Surprisingly delicious, more of this please!
Review by Timo Groeger
Beautiful rum. Has a great nose, is very fruity, strawberry is to be emphasized here. Also very fruity on the palate, strawberry and yoghurt are recognizable. This rum tastes very creamy, but esters are also recognizable.
Review by Kevin Sorensen 🇩🇰
#5343 24.05.2025 Running a few samples before going for dinner in Flensburg tonight 😊 Nose Fresh, fruity, strawberry, light ester, round, light citrus, light floral, Palate Oily, fruity, strawberry, spice, faint salt, faint caramel, light floral, light citrus, light ester. Finish Medium long, fruity, berries, faint caramel, light citrus. Empty glass Light caramel, strawberry, faint plum. German Rum Fest 2024 sample. I have since bought a bottle because it's very smooth as a sipper and also does really well in a cola.
Review by TheRhumhoe
A real UFO in the world of rum. The image of strawberry "Petit Danone" yoghurt really titillates the nostrils, with its fruity, medicinal and dairy character. There are also fermented and phenolic notes on the glue, light esters and varnish. An original product that leaves no one indifferent. The palate is creamy, medicinal, a touch metallic and just as zany. The strawberry leaves a little more room for the exotic fruits one might find in yoghurts and flavored ice creams. Esters, varnish and a touch of fermentation remain, but without dominating the palate. Alcohol is well integrated. The finish is of medium length, retaining the framework present on the nose and palate, this chemical, fermented, fruity and creamy concentrate. A real surprise that may augur well for Kilik's small distillery in the years to come.
Review by Boletus
Ein wirklich feiner, ungereifter Rum, der in einer Blindverkostung auch als Walderdbeerbrand durchgehen könnte. Ungemein beerenfruchtig und mit einem cremig-sahnigen Mundgefühl ausgestattet, weckt er Kindheitserinnerungen an „Ed von Schleck“ Eis und Erdbeer-Sahne-Bonbons. Großartig auch im Daiquiri!
Review by Rumantisch
Schon beim Öffnen fliegt einem das Obst in die Nase. Erdbeere oder Joghurette trifft es am besten. Der erste schluck ist schon alkoholisch. Die erdbeere ist nun anders, mehr vergoren im Mund Ich benutze 2 Tropfen Wasser um zu sehen was passiert. Hmm jetzt bekomme ich noch mehr medizinische Noten raus. Schade Der Abgang bleibt medizinische und leicht bitter. Evtl. Muss er länger im Glas ruhen damit sich die fruchtige note besser entwickelt.
Review by Basti
Messebewertung 13. GRF. Erinnert zumindest an der Nase etwas an Savanna HERR.
Review by Fuwi
Phantasischer Knaller für einen richtig guten Preis. Funky Noten von vergorenem Obst, Erdbeeren und Birne strömen einem entgegen, das bestätigt sich weitestgehend auch auf der Zunge. Der Alkohol ist recht gut eingebunden, hat aber angenehme Ecken und Kanten. Australien ist als Herkunftsland eine Überraschung gewesen, super Mixer der auch pur viel Spaß macht
Review by Daniel Jungberg.
Smagning på "Basecamp" D. 26.06.2026 🇦🇺 Næsen på eventyr👃: Fornemmer jeg Masser jordbær, master ester, hindbær. Utrolig dejlig duft! Tungen på eventyr 🥃 : Smager jeg en rom der er en smule anderledes end duften. Den er cremet/oliet, jordbærsmagen er der stadig lidt, karamelen er mere gennemtrængende. Halen på historien💫 : Rimelig lang og intens eftersmag. Jeg tror den vil være fantastisk i en strawberry Daiquiri!
Review by Vincent D
Mon OVNI du Rhum Fest Paris 2025. Il ne laisse personne indifférent. On aime ou on déteste. Pour ma part, j'ai adoré le côté yaourt à la fraise. Un côté lactique très marqué aromatisé à la fraise. C'est très surprenant. Et j'aimerais voir ce que ça peut donner en cocktail.
Review by w00tAN
Nordlichter Treffen 07/25: In der Nase volle Kanne Yogurette überreife Frucht. Im Mund schön würzig und tolle cremige Erdbeernote mit mittellangem Abgang.
Review by HenryL
Nordlichter Treffen 19. Juli 2025 Geiler Erdbeerjoghurt in der Nase. Unfassbar cremig. Im Mund etwas weniger intensiv aber die Noten bleiben gleich, wie ein Erdbeertrinkjoghurt mit Alkohol. Herr in cremig und entspannter.
Review by DosenZorn
Toller australischer umgelagerter Rum. Kommt sicher hervorragend in Cocktails. Starke savanna HERR Assoziationen mit vergorenen Erdbeeren. Fördert Interesse auf mehr „high-Ester“ releases aus dieser Distillerie.
Review by kondgab
Gummy bear, candy and strawberry. It is very tasty and alcohol is very well integrated.
Review by Johannes
A real surprise! Strawberry, goes right Mr..
Review by Martin Mihaly
Diese weiße rum habe mich positiv überrascht. Nasse sehr fruchtig, Erdbeere oder besser Erdbeerejoghurt, milkshake, bißchen pflaume. Am Gaumen gereiften Erdbeeren mit Pflaumen, Noten nach joghurt oder Käse torte. Bißchen scharf auf den Zunge aber eigentlich Alkohol ist gut integriert merkst du kaum hohe %. Abgang ist ist nicht so lang mit gute Erdbeeren Jogurt Geschmack. Gute Preise Leistung.
Review by Martin Ekrt
The aroma is like some relative of Herr. Mainly strawberry and yogurt or cream. It doesn't come across as sharp at all, very well done. In terms of taste, it's probably even closer to Herr, but if I remember correctly, this one is less sharp and more approachable. 57% suits it perfectly. One of the top white rums.
Review by Rafał
Piękny jogurt z truskawkami
Review by ThreeH
Verrückte Erdbeer-Joghurt-Nase. Die kommt so richtig nach 5 min im Glas zum Vorschein. Am Gaumen dann wunderbar eingebundene 57%. Einfach lecker und kann man mit Genuss pur trinken. Neben der fruchtigen Seite kommt nun auch eine grünere, vegetablere und würzige Note dazu. Schöne leichte Zuckerrohr-Süsse. Auch der Abgang sehr aromatisch immer noch mit dem Erdbeer-Einschlag. Ein echter Preis-Leistungs-Kracher. Für pur oder im Mixer.
Review by Pavel Spacek
Forest strawberries :)
Review by Johnny Rumcask
Eine sehr positive Überraschung: sagt mir die Nase nicht sonderlich zu (geht in die Richtung Obstler), ist geschmacklich viel drin: viel Früchte, insbesondere künstliche Erdbeeren, viel Cremigkeit, etwas alkoholisch, aber nicht unangenehm. Sehr spannend und lecker zum wegsüffeln.
Review by Rhum Mirror 🇧🇪
Aujourd’hui, cap sur un territoire encore inexploré avec le SBS Origin Australia KLK, un rhum blanc titrant 57%. Mais qui est donc Killik, dont je n’avais jamais entendu parler ? La distillerie Killik Handcrafted Rum, installée à Melbourne, élabore des rhums de fermentation longue, distillés dans un alambic hybride conçu maison, et réputés pour leur profil fortement estérisé. L’entreprise travaille à partir de mélasse et ajoute du dunder au cours des deux cycles de fermentation. L’alambic est un modèle hybride de 1 000 L, modulable avec quatre ou six plateaux, ou utilisable en configuration pot still. Quant aux fûts, ils proviennent d’une tonnellerie locale. À l’aveugle, jamais je n’aurais pensé à l’Australie : j’aurais plutôt penché pour Savanna ou, à défaut, pour un producteur de Grand Arôme. Le nez surprend immédiatement avec des notes de yaourt à la fraise. En bouche, on retrouve cette fraise accompagnée de poivre, le tout soutenu par une belle longueur. Un rhum aussi étonnant qu’intrigant, qui fonctionne sûrement à merveille en mixologie. Un nom à suivre de près… Merci John pour ce sample découverte !
Review by FireChief
En spændende og anderledes smag og duft. Der er en udpræget duft af overmodne jordbær. Bag ved såvel duft som smag gemmer der sig dog nogle ikke ubetydrlige noter af fuselolie. En tur mere igennem destikiationsapparatet ville have hjulpet. Rommen kan sagtens nydes ren, men den egner sig bedre som mixer. Jeg har med et godt resultat brugt den i Ti’Punch.
Review by Filip Šikula
On-line degustace řady S.B.S origin s Joshua Singh pořádaná rum explorer 24.2.2025 Dnešní master class se bude skládat z dvou částí - dnes chutnáme čisté rumy, příště porovnáme v daiquiri. Koktejlové hodnocení přidám později.
Review by Stefan H.
Der KLK ist mittlerweile der gar nicht mal so heimliche Daiquiri-Star geworden, dort spielt er auch sein ganzes Potential aus. Ich schmecke immer sehr viel Birne und gar keine Erdbeere, aber wie auch immer, für mich neben dem Savanna Lontan der beste Rum für Daiquiri. Und genau auf diese Verwendung bezieht sich auch meine Bewertung.
Review by DRob944
Super strawberry cheesecake taste that was truly surprising to me. This one is certainly unique. I had to buy a bottle at The German Rum Festival after tasting it during the opening party.
Review by Richard Krupa
Strawberries and cream, sweet and pleasant
Review by thomas fraboulet
Intense creamy strawberry yogourt. Apart from a Daiquiri, I struggle to find a use for it in cocktails though.
Review by Rum Schnacker Falk Redlich
himbeergeist mit spuren von haribo erdbeeren, genial, intensiv, rund
Review by Jindrich Strobl
Nice strength, but too sweet
Review by Maurice Martin
Intensive Erdbeere bzw. rote Gartenfrüchte und eine angenehm cremige, joghurtartige Note ziehen sich konsequent von der Nase bis zum Gaumen - Savanna lässt grüßen. Die 57 %, erst in der Nase etwas spitz, sind überraschend gut eingebunden. Kein Komplexitätsmeister, aber ein spannender Rum mit Wiedererkennungswert und sehr guten Preis-Leistungs-Verhältnis. Macht einfach Spaß.
Review by Silence Night
Er braucht viel Luft, dann entfaltet er sich und wird schön. Doch nach dem öffnen ca. 3 Tage Ruhen lassen, damit die Fehlnoten verloren gehen können. Sonst wird er einem unangenehm auffallen. Ansonsten ein Grund solider Rum.
Review by JamesBaw
Definitely my favourite rum at the moment. A great sipper, and the alcohol is quite well integrated. In a pinch, it's a very smooth shot too.
Review by Rum man
Rhum Fest Paris 2025 Strawberry yoghurt galore
Review by Michal Slávik
Strawberry cream, yummy!
Review by Ivo Höfner
Irgendwie ist dieser wahnsinnig intensive Geruch/Geschmack nach Erdbeeren total verrückt - man möchte fast meinen der Rum wäre aromatisiert - allerdings weit gefehlt & alles echt. Dazu gibt's eine hervorragende Einbindung des Alkohols - ich bin PUR sehr begeistert von diesem Tropfen & froh, dass ich noch eine Flasche ergattern konnte. Muss man unbedingt probiert/erlebt haben!
Review by Tumipisz
Strawberry full mouth! Delicious. Alko practically undetectable. Sweet (?)
Review by High Ester Maitai
If you are looking for strange rum, it's a perfect choice. In nose is incredibly fruity, a bit yogurt and esters. Surprisingly sweet. Fruits are mostly strawberries, less raspberries and other berries. In taste, it is very similar with fewer eaters and chemical taste. Alcohol is very present, so it changes experience. Finish is short and ends with walnuts, but very subtle.
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Expert review by Zucker und Zeste
Wow, what's that? Fermented fruit such as strawberries and plums, but also fruit from the orchard and a strong creaminess reminiscent of yoghurt with fruit. The acidity even builds noticeably over the next few moments. Behind this, lemon peel and a subtle herbaceousness emerge. Fermented strawberries, a few herbs and then metallic aromas on the palate. The acidity of the nose is less noticeable on the palate, but there is a nice creamy/oily mouthfeel. Tastes like a Savanna HERR light. The next day you can clearly smell the fermented aromas in the glass.
Expert review by The Dunder Hut
Well I was hoping for more given the reviews. The nose is a promising start of some savanna and some Jamaica but also the brine notes that so many new distilleries get with industry yeasts. Lso some dull mineral note if really earthy cachaca. The mouth is again the same of the nose with what I can only describe has heavily unbalanced alcohol. Thet end of the sipping leaves with onlz alcohol and fusel oils. Meh
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Details about Killik S.B.S (Single Origin Rum) Australia <KLK>
A White Rum from Australia, bottled by 1423 World Class Spirits, at 57%.
Community purchases
162 bottles logged by 119 collectors.
A drinker & collector.
23% opened, 14 emptied and repurchased.
What does Killik S.B.S (Single Origin Rum) Australia <KLK> cost?
Community paid 35–55 €.
Current best price: 42.74 € – within the typical community range.
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+61 purchases in the last 3 months.
Added to collections, last 12 months — dark bars are the last 3.
162 purchased · 129 tasted · 116 wishlist · as of
About the Killik distillery
The Killik distillery is located in Australia. Rums from Killik have been reviewed 200 times with an average of 8.0/10.
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