Description
An ultra-famous, high-quality dark rum representing Nepal, produced since 1959. Made from pure Himalayan spring water and sugarcane molasses, aged slowly in oak barrels. Features a highly rich sweetness reminiscent of caramel/vanilla and exotic spice aromas. The absolute ace of Nepali souvenirs praised by all alcohol lovers.
Restaurants serving Khukri Rum
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Recipe
Ingredients
- Sugarcane(Molasses)
- Himalayan spring water
Instructions
- [Authentic Usage]
- [Straight/Rocks]: To enjoy the rich caramel sweetness and oak aroma, first sip slowly straight or on the rocks.
- [Hot Water (Nepali Style)]: The classic style to survive Nepal's severe winter cold. Dilute with hot water, float a cinnamon stick or cloves; the spice aroma explodes, warming the body from the core like fire.
- With Cola (Khukri Coke).
Learn more Spice, substitutes, tips
Key spices
Rich sweet aroma like caramel
Substitutes at Japanese supermarkets
(Hard to substitute. Dark rums like Myers's are close, but lack Khukri's unique sweet aroma)
Pairing
Sekuwa (Skewers) / Choila (Spicy salad) / Sukuti(Dried meat)
Trivia
'Khukri' is the traditional curved dagger carried by Nepali mountain tribes (Gurkha soldiers). At airport duty-free shops, 'dagger-shaped bottles (Khukri Rum Coronation)' are sold; loved by rum enthusiasts worldwide as collector's items for their visual impact and delicious contents.
Eating tips & etiquette
Washing down intense spice/fat-heavy Nepali meat dishes (Choila/Sekuwa) with this sweet, high-ABV rum is the 'ultimate evening drinking style' for Nepalis.
Allergen
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