6873D9F9-D327-4601-B193-8E776C57B885Guadeloupe Karukera
Karukera L‘Expression 2008 70cl bottle
Karukera · Guadeloupe · 48,1%

Karukera L‘Expression 2008

8.5/10 36 community reviews ↓
Loved by Barnagricole, Kevin Sorensen 🇩🇰 & 29 more

For curious explorers of agricole, this 8‑year Karukera balances roasted wood, dark chocolate, vanilla and cane juice fruit. At 48.1% it’s flavourful without being punishing. Widely praised by 35 RumX members.

  • Complex nose
  • Roasted wood & chocolate
  • Great value (original)
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Details about Karukera L‘Expression 2008

CountryGuadeloupe
DistilleryKarukera
CategoryColumn Still Rum
ABV48,1%
Volume70cl
Age8 years
Vintage2008
Bottled2016
Cask no.#Batch 1
Limited edition3,500 bottles

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How does Karukera L‘Expression 2008 taste?

Aggregated from 36 community reviews.

Dark, woody, chocolatey agricole For curious explorers of agricole, this 8‑year Karukera balances roasted wood, dark chocolate, vanilla and cane juice fruit. At 48.1% it’s flavourful without being punishing. Widely praised by 35 RumX members.

Perfect for

Agricole fans who enjoy a darker, woody style with chocolate, nuts and spice rather than bright grassy notes.

Less suitable for

Beginners who dislike tannic, woody profiles or expect a very sweet, easy-sipping rum.

How is Karukera L‘Expression 2008 rated?

RumX's 0–10 scale is strict , 8.5 lands squarely in the "Very good" band. 100% of tasters rate it Good or better; only 0% rate it below average. See the full rating guide →

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Rum reviews

A selection of the most popular reviews from our community. You can view the complete list in our app.

Review by Barnagricole

Barnagricole
Jul 202276 reviewsBelgium
8.7/10

Very nice balance between wood, spices and gourmet.

Review by Kevin Sorensen 🇩🇰

Mar 20225,487 reviewsDenmark
8.6/10

Thinking about the price tag on this bottle you get a lot for your buck! The nose is fruity with roasted wood, sugarcane and vanilla and if you leave the empty glass you will also pick up a lovely chocolate note. The palate is also fruity with roasted wood, vanilla, chocolate and a hint of tobacco. The finish is medium long with wood, fruits, spices and a bit of tobacco.

Review by Ma_Lau

Ma_Lau
Mar 202114 reviewsBelgium
8.6/10

good but nose in adequacy with the mouth. very beautiful nose on roasted wine (port/madere). then a wiser mouth more classic. expensive for an 8 years old

Review by Tim

Dec 2024519 reviewsGermany
8.5/10

Runder Agricole, der ein komplexes und ausgewogenes Profil bietet. Sehr ansprechende Nase, jedoch wirkt das Mundgefühl etwas scharf und kräuterlastig. Ein langer Abgang hinterlässt schöne Aromen wie Honig, Trockenfrüchte, Kaffee und Holz.

Review by F.L.O.

Dec 2024297 reviewsGermany
8.4/10

Ordentlicher Rum aus Guadeloupe. Alkohol ist sehr gut eingebunden. nuss, Karamell und Frucht liegen auf der Nase und dann auch deutlich im Mund. Kein Rum , den man braucht, aber ein Rum, den man gerne trinkt wenn er einem vor dîe Nase gesetzt wird

Review by Righrum

Nov 2023383 reviewsItaly
8.3/10

A nice solid agricole, well done on woody and chocolate notes.

Review by Jarek

Dec 2024671 reviewsGermany
8.2/10

Kleines Herzogenauracher Tasting in Flo‘s Keller: Den Karukera habe ich schon sehr lange im Schrank. Damals probier, als zu holzig empfunden und irgendwie vergessen. Heute empfinde ich das Holz als genau richtig und angenehm. Ein schöner Agricole auf der eher dunklen Seite. Aber auch hier gilt: etwas mehr Alkohol würde ihm gut stehen.

Review by DeMaddin

Nov 202453 reviewsGermany
8.0/10

So, das zweite mal verkostet, muss doch hier meine Meinung etwas ändern. In der Nase und am Gaumen schöne holzige würzige Noten. Man merkt schon das es altes Holz war, in dem der Agricole gelagert wurde, die Tannine haben hier viel rausgeholt. Ein paar Volumenprozentebmehr mehr, täten ihn aber gut. Trotzdem ein guter und vor allem ausgewogener Agricole aus Guadeloupe.

Community purchases

73 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.

42 Closed In collections, sealed
14 Opened Being poured right now
6 Emptied Finished, came back for more
32% Open rate Share that isn't sealed

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About the Karukera distillery

The Karukera distillery is located in Guadeloupe. Rums from Karukera have been reviewed 1,005 times with an average of 8.0/10.

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