KARUKERA - Premium white rum - The Intense - Batch 3 - 59.9%
Karukera is an exceptional rum distillery located in Sainte-Marie, in the heart of Guadeloupe, on the prestigious territory of the Marquisat de Sainte-Marie. In 2005, François Longueteau took over the family legacy by acquiring the agricultural estate of the Marquisat de Sainte-Marie as well as the Espérance distillery, nestled in the center of the estate, with the ambition to perpetuate a unique artisanal know-how. The distillery then specialized in the production of white agricultural rum as well as amber rum, bottled under the iconic brands Mon Repos and Longueteau, essential references in the world of Guadeloupe rums. At the same time, Grégoire Hayot, an engineer and experienced financial director at Damoiseau, actively participated in modernizing the production tools and building an innovative aging cellar in 2005. His goal: to develop the production of high-quality aged agricultural rum in Guadeloupe. Driven by the quest for excellence, Grégoire chose to collaborate with François Longueteau, with whom he founded the Marquisat de Sainte-Marie company, thus ensuring full control over sugar cane supply and the freshness of the raw material. November 2, 2006, marked a key milestone with the first aging of Longueteau distillate, stored in 87 barrels of 310 liters supplied by Seguin Moreau. In 2007, Karukera inaugurated its modern cellar, integrating spaces dedicated to aging, refining white rum, bottling, storage, and laboratory research, as well as a tourist reception area and a shop to showcase its exceptional universe.
The Intense from Karukera is a rare and refined expression of agricultural rum, made exclusively from the fresh juice of a single variety of locally grown sugar cane: the Blue Cane, scientifically known as B69.566. Cultivated on the 70 hectares of the Marquisat de Sainte-Marie estate, this cane is harvested with the utmost care to guarantee unmatched purity and aromatic richness. The 2015 harvest, notably marked by a severe drought, produced canes exceptionally rich in sugar, revealing an intense aromatic potential and a unique gustatory depth. This exceptional terroir gives this white rum a vibrant personality, ideal for connoisseurs seeking an authentic and high-end product.
