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 Navy Blend by RumX

Navy Blend by RumX

8.7 (47)
169 €

Popular rums from Caroni

RX38
Bottle of 39th Release (The Last) Heavy Trinidad Rum

39th Release (The Last) Heavy Trinidad Rum

Iconic Caroni: dirty, fruity, balanced

9.4 (205)
1,500 €
RX147
Bottle of 36th Release Heavy Trinidad Rum Guyana Stock HTR

36th Release Heavy Trinidad Rum Guyana Stock HTR

Heavy, minty Caroni with endless finish

9.0 (174)
738 €
RX60
Bottle of 100% Trinidad Rum 17 HTR

100% Trinidad Rum 17 HTR

Classic Caroni, long smoky finish

8.8 (197)
389 €
RX24840
Bottle of Édition Whisky Live Paris 2025

Édition Whisky Live Paris 2025

8.4 (9)
RX39
Bottle of 100% Trinidad Rum 21

100% Trinidad Rum 21

Classic, balanced Caroni with tar and vanilla

9.0 (243)
570 €
RX180
Bottle of Navy Rum 100th Anniversary „Replica“ HTR

Navy Rum 100th Anniversary „Replica“ HTR

Classic Caroni tar, smooth and balanced

8.8 (274)
299 €
RX25051
Bottle of Paradise #12 Heavy Trinidad Rum

Paradise #12 Heavy Trinidad Rum

9.0 (9)
RX249
Bottle of 34th Release 100 Proof Heavy Trinidad Rum

34th Release 100 Proof Heavy Trinidad Rum

balanced dirty-sweet Caroni classic

9.1 (113)
900 €
RX150
Bottle of 100% Trinidad Rum 15 HTR

100% Trinidad Rum 15 HTR

Easy-sipping Caroni with burnt sugar

8.5 (146)
353 €

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RX180
Bottle of Navy Rum 100th Anniversary „Replica“ HTR

Navy Rum 100th Anniversary „Replica“ HTR

2000   18yr   51,4%

8.8 (274)
299 €
RX39
Bottle of 100% Trinidad Rum 21

100% Trinidad Rum 21

1996   21yr   57,18%

9.0 (243)
570 €
RX38
Bottle of 39th Release (The Last) Heavy Trinidad Rum

39th Release (The Last) Heavy Trinidad Rum

1996   23yr   61,9%

9.4 (205)
1,500 €
RX60
Bottle of 100% Trinidad Rum 17 HTR

100% Trinidad Rum 17 HTR

1998   17yr   55%

8.8 (197)
389 €
RX147
Bottle of 36th Release Heavy Trinidad Rum Guyana Stock HTR

36th Release Heavy Trinidad Rum Guyana Stock HTR

1994   23yr   57,18%

9.0 (174)
738 €
RX72
Bottle of 100% Trinidad Rum 12 HTR

100% Trinidad Rum 12 HTR

2000   12yr   50%

8.4 (172)
344 €
RX150
Bottle of 100% Trinidad Rum 15 HTR

100% Trinidad Rum 15 HTR

1998   15yr   52%

8.5 (146)
353 €
RX468
Bottle of 35th Release Heavy Trinidad Rum (Trespassers) HTR

35th Release Heavy Trinidad Rum (Trespassers) HTR

1996   20yr   70,10%

9.1 (114)
1,329 €
RX392
Bottle of 38th Release Tasting Gang Blended Trinidad Rum

38th Release Tasting Gang Blended Trinidad Rum

1996   23yr   63,5%

8.8 (113)
768 €
RX249
Bottle of 34th Release 100 Proof Heavy Trinidad Rum

34th Release 100 Proof Heavy Trinidad Rum

1996   20yr   57,18%

9.1 (113)
900 €
RX5769
Bottle of High Proof Trinidad Rum (EU) HTR

High Proof Trinidad Rum (EU) HTR

2000   17yr   55%

8.9 (83)
1,000 €
RX6597
Bottle of 3rd Employees Nita „Nitz“ Hogan

3rd Employees Nita „Nitz“ Hogan

2000   20yr   65,2%

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

S.B.S Trinidad HTR

1997   18yr   63%

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

5th Employees Deodat „Breeze“ Manmohan HTR

1996   25yr   66,7%

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

Trinidad No. 3

1998   24yr   62,9%

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

Heavy Trinidad Rum HTR

1992   20yr   60,21%

9.3 (67)
1,639 €
RX496
Bottle of HTR

HTR

1998   18yr   55%

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

4th Employees Dayanand „Yunkoo“ Balloon

1998   22yr   68,3%

8.9 (62)
1,008 €
RX819
Bottle of HTR

HTR

1997   19yr   61,5%

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

6th Employees Ricky “Dirty Harry” Seeharack HTR

1996   25yr   66,2%

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

33th Release High Proof Heavy Trinidad Rum HTR

1998   16yr   55%

8.9 (60)
1,003 €
RX17347
Bottle of Impressions (Selected by Steffen Mayer)

Impressions (Selected by Steffen Mayer)

1998   25yr   60,1%

8.7 (57)
1,756 €
RX14115
Bottle of Trinidad No. 4

Trinidad No. 4

1998   24yr   62,9%

8.5 (57)
634 €
RX740
Bottle of Rum Artesanal Trinidad Rum HTR

Rum Artesanal Trinidad Rum HTR

1998   20yr   64,3%

8.4 (56)

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9,436 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 338 offers starting from €168.00 across 27 partner shops including My Old Cantinetta, Famille Ricci, Rum Stylez, Wein-Riegger, Whiskytempel, The Bottle Shop. 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=9436) 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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