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 100% Trinidad Rum 21

Velier Caroni 100% Trinidad Rum 21

9.0 (238)
570 €
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Popular rums from Caroni

RX39
Bottle of Velier Caroni 100% Trinidad Rum 21

Velier Caroni 100% Trinidad Rum 21

Classic, balanced Caroni with integrated power

9.0 (238)
570 €
RX18404
Bottle of Master of Malt Caroni Traditional Column Rum HTR

Master of Malt Caroni Traditional Column Rum HTR

9.0 (4)
600 €
RX147
Bottle of Velier Caroni 36th Release Heavy Trinidad Rum Guyana Stock HTR

Velier Caroni 36th Release Heavy Trinidad Rum Guyana Stock HTR

Heavy, woody Caroni—evolves with air

9.0 (169)
738 €
RX249
Bottle of Velier Caroni 34th Release 100 Proof Heavy Trinidad Rum

Velier Caroni 34th Release 100 Proof Heavy Trinidad Rum

Dirty‑fruity Caroni, beautifully balanced

9.1 (110)
900 €
RX38
Bottle of Velier Caroni 39th Release (The Last) Heavy Trinidad Rum

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

Dirty-fruity Caroni benchmark

9.4 (198)
1,500 €
RX6412
Bottle of Velier Caroni Heavy Trinidad Rum HTR

Velier Caroni Heavy Trinidad Rum HTR

Complex but diluted Caroni with tar, oak.

8.5 (24)
1,600 €
RX60
Bottle of Velier Caroni 100% Trinidad Rum 17 HTR

Velier Caroni 100% Trinidad Rum 17 HTR

Dirty-fruity Caroni with long finish

8.8 (193)
511 €
RX150
Bottle of Velier Caroni 100% Trinidad Rum 15 HTR

Velier Caroni 100% Trinidad Rum 15 HTR

Approachable Caroni with tar, leather and oak

8.5 (140)
450 €
RX180
Bottle of La Maison & Velier Caroni Navy Rum 100th Anniversary „Replica“ HTR

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

Approachable Caroni with bold tar and leather

8.8 (267)
384 €

Top rated rums from Caroni

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

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

Dirty-fruity Caroni benchmark

9.4 (198)
1,500 €
RX258
Bottle of Velier Caroni Heavy Trinidad Rum HTR

Velier Caroni Heavy Trinidad Rum HTR

Caroni essence: tar, fruit, mint, balance

9.3 (66)
1,639 €
RX203
Bottle of Velier Caroni 1st Employees John „D“ Eversley HTR

Velier Caroni 1st Employees John „D“ Eversley HTR

Classic, powerful Caroni with great balance

9.3 (51)
1,947 €
RX468
Bottle of Velier Caroni 35th Release Heavy Trinidad Rum (Trespassers) HTR

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

Powerful Caroni; ABV superbly integrated

9.2 (103)
1,329 €
RX6597
Bottle of Velier Caroni 3rd Employees Nita „Nitz“ Hogan

Velier Caroni 3rd Employees Nita „Nitz“ Hogan

Dirty Caroni power, beautifully balanced

9.2 (72)
2,400 €
RX249
Bottle of Velier Caroni 34th Release 100 Proof Heavy Trinidad Rum

Velier Caroni 34th Release 100 Proof Heavy Trinidad Rum

Dirty‑fruity Caroni, beautifully balanced

9.1 (110)
900 €
RX9145
Bottle of Velier Caroni 5th Employees Deodat „Breeze“ Manmohan HTR

Velier Caroni 5th Employees Deodat „Breeze“ Manmohan HTR

Balanced Caroni with caramel sweetness

9.1 (69)
1,210 €
RX39
Bottle of Velier Caroni 100% Trinidad Rum 21

Velier Caroni 100% Trinidad Rum 21

Classic, balanced Caroni with integrated power

9.0 (238)
570 €
RX147
Bottle of Velier Caroni 36th Release Heavy Trinidad Rum Guyana Stock HTR

Velier Caroni 36th Release Heavy Trinidad Rum Guyana Stock HTR

Heavy, woody Caroni—evolves with air

9.0 (169)
738 €
RX7340
Bottle of Velier Caroni 4th Employees Dayanand „Yunkoo“ Balloon

Velier Caroni 4th Employees Dayanand „Yunkoo“ Balloon

Dirty, smoky Caroni classic

9.0 (63)
1,008 €
RX10635
Bottle of Velier Caroni 6th Employees Ricky “Dirty Harry” Seeharack HTR

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

Dark, intense Caroni with long smoky finish

9.0 (59)
1,311 €
RX558
Bottle of Velier Caroni 33th Release High Proof Heavy Trinidad Rum HTR

Velier Caroni 33th Release High Proof Heavy Trinidad Rum HTR

Balanced Caroni, tar meets fruit

9.0 (58)
1,003 €
RX9144
Bottle of Velier Caroni 5th Employees Roopnarine „Roop“ Toolsie HTR

Velier Caroni 5th Employees Roopnarine „Roop“ Toolsie HTR

dirty-sweet Caroni with long finish

9.0 (57)
1,210 €
RX7335
Bottle of Velier Caroni 4th Employees Basdeo „Dicky“ Ramsarran HTR

Velier Caroni 4th Employees Basdeo „Dicky“ Ramsarran HTR

Menthol meets dirty Caroni complexity

9.0 (51)
1,008 €
RX9143
Bottle of Velier Caroni 5th Employees Dhanraj „Dan“ Maharaj HTR

Velier Caroni 5th Employees Dhanraj „Dan“ Maharaj HTR

Balanced Caroni power with caramel and chocolate

9.0 (51)
1,210 €
RX5769
Bottle of Velier Caroni High Proof Trinidad Rum (EU) HTR

Velier Caroni High Proof Trinidad Rum (EU) HTR

Iconic, oily Caroni with menthol freshness

8.9 (82)
1,000 €
RX180
Bottle of La Maison & Velier Caroni Navy Rum 100th Anniversary „Replica“ HTR

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

Approachable Caroni with bold tar and leather

8.8 (267)
384 €
RX60
Bottle of Velier Caroni 100% Trinidad Rum 17 HTR

Velier Caroni 100% Trinidad Rum 17 HTR

Dirty-fruity Caroni with long finish

8.8 (193)
511 €
RX10633
Bottle of Velier Caroni 6th Employees United HTR

Velier Caroni 6th Employees United HTR

Powerful, herbal Caroni profile

8.8 (55)
1,412 €
RX451
Bottle of Velier Caroni 2nd Employees Kevon „Slippery“ Moreno HTR

Velier Caroni 2nd Employees Kevon „Slippery“ Moreno HTR

Tarry, fruity, powerful—rewards patience

8.8 (51)
1,008 €
RX392
Bottle of Velier Caroni 38th Release Tasting Gang Blended Trinidad Rum

Velier Caroni 38th Release Tasting Gang Blended Trinidad Rum

Balanced Caroni with coconut-vanilla charm

8.7 (108)
768 €
RX12840
Bottle of CoR Caroni Trinidad No. 3

CoR Caroni Trinidad No. 3

classic Caroni, balanced and bold

8.7 (66)
629 €
RX3763
Bottle of Cave Guildive Caroni Trinidad Rum HTR

Cave Guildive Caroni Trinidad Rum HTR

balanced Caroni with fruit and smoke

8.7 (54)
Sold out
RX17347
Bottle of CoR Caroni Impressions (Selected by Steffen Mayer)

CoR Caroni Impressions (Selected by Steffen Mayer)

Elegant Caroni: fruit, tar, vanilla

8.7 (51)
1,756 €
RX6437
Bottle of Caroni S.B.S Trinidad HTR

Caroni S.B.S Trinidad HTR

rounded caroni with fruit and dark chocolate

8.6 (71)
Sold out
RX7336
Bottle of Velier Caroni 4th Employees Balas „Brigade“ Bhaggan

Velier Caroni 4th Employees Balas „Brigade“ Bhaggan

Tar and fruit, long finish

8.6 (56)
1,008 €
RX4710
Bottle of Caroni S.B.S Trinidad HTR

Caroni S.B.S Trinidad HTR

Bold Caroni, menthol nose, long smoky finish

8.6 (55)
Sold out
RX1945
Bottle of Caroni S.B.S Trinidad HTR

Caroni S.B.S Trinidad HTR

Balanced dirty Caroni with long finish

8.6 (53)
Sold out
RX150
Bottle of Velier Caroni 100% Trinidad Rum 15 HTR

Velier Caroni 100% Trinidad Rum 15 HTR

Approachable Caroni with tar, leather and oak

8.5 (140)
450 €
RX496
Bottle of Rum Nation Caroni HTR

Rum Nation Caroni HTR

Approachable Caroni with dried fruit and tar

8.5 (63)
356 €
RX819
Bottle of Bristol Caroni HTR

Bristol Caroni HTR

classic dirty Caroni, powerfully balanced

8.5 (61)
Sold out
RX9830
Bottle of Excellence Rhum Caroni 1998

Excellence Rhum Caroni 1998

Fruity-dirty Caroni, long minty finish

8.5 (54)
Sold out
RX14115
Bottle of CoR Caroni Trinidad No. 4

CoR Caroni Trinidad No. 4

Intense, dry Caroni with long finish

8.5 (53)
634 €
RX72
Bottle of Velier Caroni 100% Trinidad Rum 12 HTR

Velier Caroni 100% Trinidad Rum 12 HTR

Approachable Caroni with rubber and tar

8.4 (167)
344 €
RX740
Bottle of Caroni RA Trinidad Rum HTR

Caroni RA Trinidad Rum HTR

Tarry, smoky Caroni with balanced power

8.4 (55)
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8.8/10
9,013 reviews

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

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The RumX database currently contains 599 different rums from Caroni. This includes various expressions, limited editions, and bottlings across different age statements and proof levels. Our community has contributed over 9013 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 #6 (Guyana Stock) 1996 24yr 62,4% is currently the highest-rated Caroni rum with an impressive rating of 9.7/10 based on 23 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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About the Caroni distillery

The Caroni distillery is located in Trinidad. Rums from Caroni have been reviewed 9,013 times with an average of 8.8/10.

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