Caroni

Caroni Distillery — Trinidad’s legendary heavy rum icon with cult-aged releases

Iconic heavy Trinidad profile
High 8.8/10 rating
Deep, long finishes

Caroni rum is the cult benchmark from Trinidad, famed for its muscular “HTR” profile—rubber, tar, leather, oak spice and flashes of tropical fruit. Founded in the early 20th century and closed in the 2000s, Caroni lives on through prized casks curated by leading bottlers.

On RumX you’ll find 599 expressions, reviewed 9,013 times with a stellar 8.8/10 median. From accessible Navy Rum 100th Anniversary “Replica” HTR to unicorns like “The Last,” the Caroni distillery story continues to captivate collectors and connoisseurs seeking authentic Trinidad rum character.

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Bottle of Velier Caroni 39th Release (The Last) Heavy Trinidad Rum 1996

Velier Caroni 39th Release (The Last) Heavy Trinidad Rum 1996

9.4 (202)
1,500 €

Popular rums from Caroni

RX249
Bottle of Velier Caroni 34th Release 100 Proof Heavy Trinidad Rum 1996

Velier Caroni 34th Release 100 Proof Heavy Trinidad Rum 1996

balanced dirty-sweet Caroni classic

9.1 (113)
900 €
RX180
Bottle of La Maison & Velier Caroni Navy Rum 100th Anniversary „Replica“ HTR 2000

La Maison & Velier Caroni Navy Rum 100th Anniversary „Replica“ HTR 2000

Classic Caroni tar, smooth and balanced

8.8 (272)
299 €
RX25000
Bottle of Famille Ricci Navy Blend by RumX 2025

Famille Ricci Navy Blend by RumX 2025

Balanced navy blend with punch

8.5 (34)
169 €
RX25051
Bottle of Velier Caroni Paradise #12 Heavy Trinidad Rum 1996

Velier Caroni Paradise #12 Heavy Trinidad Rum 1996

9.0 (7)
RX468
Bottle of Velier Caroni 35th Release Heavy Trinidad Rum (Trespassers) HTR 1996

Velier Caroni 35th Release Heavy Trinidad Rum (Trespassers) HTR 1996

Heavy Caroni, integrated 70% power

9.1 (111)
1,329 €
RX39
Bottle of Velier Caroni 100% Trinidad Rum 21 1996

Velier Caroni 100% Trinidad Rum 21 1996

Classic, balanced Caroni with tar and vanilla

9.0 (242)
570 €
RX60
Bottle of Velier Caroni 100% Trinidad Rum 17 HTR 1998

Velier Caroni 100% Trinidad Rum 17 HTR 1998

Classic Caroni, long smoky finish

8.8 (196)
389 €
RX203
Bottle of Velier Caroni 1st Employees John „D“ Eversley HTR 1996

Velier Caroni 1st Employees John „D“ Eversley HTR 1996

Classic, powerful Caroni with great balance

9.3 (51)
1,947 €
RX72
Bottle of Velier Caroni 100% Trinidad Rum 12 HTR 2000

Velier Caroni 100% Trinidad Rum 12 HTR 2000

Classic Caroni, approachable and dirty

8.4 (171)
344 €

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RX180
Bottle of La Maison & Velier Caroni Navy Rum 100th Anniversary „Replica“ HTR 2000

La Maison & Velier Caroni Navy Rum 100th Anniversary „Replica“ HTR 2000

2000   18yr   51,4%

8.8 (272)
299 €
RX39
Bottle of Velier Caroni 100% Trinidad Rum 21 1996

Velier Caroni 100% Trinidad Rum 21 1996

1996   21yr   57,18%

9.0 (242)
570 €
RX38
Bottle of Velier Caroni 39th Release (The Last) Heavy Trinidad Rum 1996

Velier Caroni 39th Release (The Last) Heavy Trinidad Rum 1996

1996   23yr   61,9%

9.4 (202)
1,500 €
RX60
Bottle of Velier Caroni 100% Trinidad Rum 17 HTR 1998

Velier Caroni 100% Trinidad Rum 17 HTR 1998

1998   17yr   55%

8.8 (196)
389 €
RX72
Bottle of Velier Caroni 100% Trinidad Rum 12 HTR 2000

Velier Caroni 100% Trinidad Rum 12 HTR 2000

2000   12yr   50%

8.4 (171)
344 €
RX147
Bottle of Velier Caroni 36th Release Heavy Trinidad Rum Guyana Stock HTR 1994

Velier Caroni 36th Release Heavy Trinidad Rum Guyana Stock HTR 1994

1994   23yr   57,18%

9.0 (171)
738 €
RX150
Bottle of Velier Caroni 100% Trinidad Rum 15 HTR 1998

Velier Caroni 100% Trinidad Rum 15 HTR 1998

1998   15yr   52%

8.5 (146)
353 €
RX249
Bottle of Velier Caroni 34th Release 100 Proof Heavy Trinidad Rum 1996

Velier Caroni 34th Release 100 Proof Heavy Trinidad Rum 1996

1996   20yr   57,18%

9.1 (113)
900 €
RX468
Bottle of Velier Caroni 35th Release Heavy Trinidad Rum (Trespassers) HTR 1996

Velier Caroni 35th Release Heavy Trinidad Rum (Trespassers) HTR 1996

1996   20yr   70,10%

9.1 (111)
1,329 €
RX392
Bottle of Velier Caroni 38th Release Tasting Gang Blended Trinidad Rum 1996

Velier Caroni 38th Release Tasting Gang Blended Trinidad Rum 1996

1996   23yr   63,5%

8.7 (109)
768 €
RX5769
Bottle of Velier Caroni High Proof Trinidad Rum (EU) HTR 2000

Velier Caroni High Proof Trinidad Rum (EU) HTR 2000

2000   17yr   55%

8.9 (82)
1,000 €
RX6597
Bottle of Velier Caroni 3rd Employees Nita „Nitz“ Hogan 2000

Velier Caroni 3rd Employees Nita „Nitz“ Hogan 2000

2000   20yr   65,2%

9.2 (73)
2,400 €
RX6437
Bottle of Caroni S.B.S Trinidad HTR 1997

Caroni S.B.S Trinidad HTR 1997

1997   18yr   63%

8.6 (71)
RX9145
Bottle of Velier Caroni 5th Employees Deodat „Breeze“ Manmohan HTR 1996

Velier Caroni 5th Employees Deodat „Breeze“ Manmohan HTR 1996

1996   25yr   66,7%

9.1 (69)
1,210 €
RX12840
Bottle of CoR Caroni Trinidad No. 3 1998

CoR Caroni Trinidad No. 3 1998

1998   24yr   62,9%

8.7 (69)
629 €
RX258
Bottle of Velier Caroni Heavy Trinidad Rum HTR 1992

Velier Caroni Heavy Trinidad Rum HTR 1992

1992   20yr   60,21%

9.3 (67)
1,639 €
RX496
Bottle of Rum Nation Caroni HTR 1998

Rum Nation Caroni HTR 1998

1998   18yr   55%

8.5 (65)
356 €
RX7340
Bottle of Velier Caroni 4th Employees Dayanand „Yunkoo“ Balloon 1998

Velier Caroni 4th Employees Dayanand „Yunkoo“ Balloon 1998

1998   22yr   68,3%

8.9 (62)
1,008 €
RX819
Bottle of Bristol Caroni HTR 1997

Bristol Caroni HTR 1997

1997   19yr   61,5%

8.5 (61)
RX10635
Bottle of Velier Caroni 6th Employees Ricky “Dirty Harry” Seeharack HTR 1996

Velier Caroni 6th Employees Ricky “Dirty Harry” Seeharack HTR 1996

1996   25yr   66,2%

9.0 (60)
1,311 €
RX558
Bottle of Velier Caroni 33th Release High Proof Heavy Trinidad Rum HTR 1998

Velier Caroni 33th Release High Proof Heavy Trinidad Rum HTR 1998

1998   16yr   55%

8.9 (60)
1,003 €
RX740
Bottle of Caroni RA Trinidad Rum HTR 1998

Caroni RA Trinidad Rum HTR 1998

1998   20yr   64,3%

8.4 (56)
RX9144
Bottle of Velier Caroni 5th Employees Roopnarine „Roop“ Toolsie HTR 1996

Velier Caroni 5th Employees Roopnarine „Roop“ Toolsie HTR 1996

1996   25yr   66,10%

9.0 (56)
1,210 €
RX10633
Bottle of Velier Caroni 6th Employees United HTR 1996

Velier Caroni 6th Employees United HTR 1996

1996   26yr   66,60%

8.8 (56)
1,412 €

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9,344 reviews
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Flavour profile of Caroni

Most frequently mentioned flavors

Aroma

Tar Rubber Woody Vanilla

Taste

Tar Rubber Woody Vanilla
RumX community voice

RumX users celebrate Caroni for its unmistakable heavy profile: tar, rubber and diesel notes layered with menthol, dark wood, cocoa, vanilla and bursts of tropical fruit. They praise long, oily finishes, impressive balance at cask strength and how oxidation unlocks complexity. Favorites span approachable “Replica” HTR to powerhouse 1996 vintages and the Employees series—though some find certain releases wood-forward or alcohol-prickly. Overall sentiment: intense, unique, and endlessly rewarding.

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Frequently Asked Questions about Caroni

RumX offers the world’s largest selection of rum through our innovative shop-in-shop marketplace, similar to Amazon. For Caroni rums, we currently have 337 offers starting from €168.00 across 26 partner shops including My Old Cantinetta, Famille Ricci, Rum Stylez, House of Single Malts, Wein-Riegger, Whiskytempel. Our platform compares prices in real-time from specialized rum retailers worldwide, ensuring you always find the best deals.

The RumX database currently contains 608 different rums from Caroni. This includes various expressions, limited editions, and bottlings across different age statements and proof levels. Our community has contributed over %!d(float64=9344) reviews for Caroni rums, making it one of the most comprehensive resources for exploring this brand’s full range. New releases are added regularly as they become available.

According to the RumX community, Velier Caroni Paradise (Guyana Stock) 1996 24yr is currently the highest-rated Caroni rum with an impressive rating of 9.9/10 based on %!d(float64=10) reviews. This expression has earned praise for its exceptional quality and represents the pinnacle of what Caroni has to offer. However, taste is subjective, and we encourage you to explore the full range to find your personal favorite.

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