Caroni

There are 592 rums from the Caroni distillery in the RumX database.

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Top rated rums from Caroni

39th Release (The Last) Heavy Trinidad Rum

Velier • Caroni
RX38   1996   23yr   61,9%
Image of the front of the bottle of the rum39th Release (The Last) Heavy Trinidad Rum
9.4/10 (184)

Top review from Oliver:

"Incredibly complex and yet easy sipping. A real Caroni highlight!"

Heavy Trinidad Rum HTR

Velier • Caroni
RX258   1992   20yr   60,2%
Image of the front of the bottle of the rumHeavy Trinidad Rum HTR
9.3/10 (57)

Top review from Jakob:

"Epic Velier Caroni Tasting 2023: Brings the whole package - elegant sweetness, dirty notes, spice, wood...sensational depth. For me, one of the best representatives ever from the legendary distillery. Caroni Champions League."

1st Employees John „D“ Eversley HTR

Velier • Caroni
RX203   1996   22yr   66,5%
Image of the front of the bottle of the rum1st Employees John „D“ Eversley HTR
9.3/10 (43)

Top review from Jakob:

"Epic Velier Caroni Tasting 2023: Exquisite and stylish HTR representative from 1996. Rich sweetness with powerful rubber and tar notes. Balanced, drinkable and yet with rough edges. A highlight in the already impressive Employees series."

35th Release Heavy Trinidad Rum (Trespassers) HTR

Velier • Caroni
RX468   1996   20yr   70,1%
Image of the front of the bottle of the rum35th Release Heavy Trinidad Rum (Trespassers) HTR
9.2/10 (85)

Top review from Jakob:

"Epic Velier Caroni Tasting 2023: Very aromatic and intense, the high alcohol adds punch but also expressiveness. Lots of vanilla melt on the palate and finish. Excellent 1996 Caroni, although not quite at the top of the vintage."

3rd Employees Nita „Nitz“ Hogan

Velier • Caroni
RX6597   2000   20yr   65,2%
Image of the front of the bottle of the rum3rd Employees Nita „Nitz“ Hogan
9.2/10 (62)

Top review from Jakob:

"Epic Velier Caroni Tasting 2023: Together with Paradise #5, this remains my favorite Caroni from the 2000 vintage. In direct comparison with significantly more menthol on the nose. On the palate with a powerful taste, great residual sweetness, woodiness and a pointed presence of the individual aromas. Absolute top class."

Heavy Trinidad Rum HTR

Velier • Caroni
RX1670   1994   18yr   62,6%
Image of the front of the bottle of the rumHeavy Trinidad Rum HTR
9.2/10 (42)

Top review from Jakob:

"Epic Velier Caroni Tasting 2023: Exquisite 94 Caroni. Classic profile with decent dirt, but balanced sweetness, wood, spice, coffee, licorice and mineral notes. The Hangar series is definitely top notch Caroni."

34th Release 100 Proof Heavy Trinidad Rum

Velier • Caroni
RX249   1996   20yr   57,2%
Image of the front of the bottle of the rum34th Release 100 Proof Heavy Trinidad Rum
9.1/10 (88)

Top review from Jakob:

"Epic Velier Caroni Tasting 2023: Very round Caroni, which has not been harmed by the slight reduction to Navy Strength. The rum brings the 96 sweetness in perfection to the expression, in addition sounds rubber, fresh oak and vorallem a present spiciness from coffee, pepper and clove. Was for a long time a still well available Caroni representative from 1996, but has now "caught up" and is also increasing in price - but here it may at least be noted that the quality in the glass is absolutely convincing. An excellent representative of the m.E. anyway outstanding vintage 1996."

5th Employees Deodat „Breeze“ Manmohan HTR

Velier • Caroni
RX9145   1996   25yr   66,7%
Image of the front of the bottle of the rum5th Employees Deodat „Breeze“ Manmohan HTR
9.1/10 (63)

Top review from Jakob:

"Epic Velier Caroni Tasting 2023: Already on the rather tart side, yet the vintage-typical profile of the 1996 Caronis is still recognizable."

100% Trinidad Rum 21

Velier • Caroni
RX39   1996   21yr   57,2%
Image of the front of the bottle of the rum100% Trinidad Rum 21
9.0/10 (215)

Top review from Jakob:

"Epic Velier Caroni Tasting 2023: Top Caroni and an excellent representative of the great '96 vintage. Balanced, complex, Caroni-typical notes, dark fruit and beautiful sweetness. An ideal entry-level rum into the high-quality world of tropically aged Caronis with a price-performance ratio that is no longer quite so easy to finance, but still relatively good for Caroni. Excellent."

36th Release Heavy Trinidad Rum Guyana Stock HTR

Velier • Caroni
RX147   1994   23yr   57,2%
Image of the front of the bottle of the rum36th Release Heavy Trinidad Rum Guyana Stock HTR
9.0/10 (139)

Top review from Jakob:

"Epic Velier Caroni Tasting 2023: Develops amazing aromatic complexity with a little patience and time spent in the bottle. Rather dry Caroni with only discreet, but very charming residual sweetness and a lot of barrel influence, which is undoubtedly intense, but does not tip into the too bitter. One of the bottlings where the long availability is qualitatively inexplicable. Exceptionally good."

4th Employees Dayanand „Yunkoo“ Balloon

Velier • Caroni
RX7340   1998   22yr   68,3%
Image of the front of the bottle of the rum4th Employees Dayanand „Yunkoo“ Balloon
9.0/10 (56)

Top review from Gunnar Böhme "Bauerngaumen" 🤓:

"Der Rum hätte auch blind die beiden anderen Caroni des Flights ausgeknockt. Unangefochtener Nasen-und-Gaumen-Schwergewichtsmeister. So muss ein Caroni sein!"

5th Employees Roopnarine „Roop“ Toolsie HTR

Velier • Caroni
RX9144   1996   25yr   66,1%
Image of the front of the bottle of the rum5th Employees Roopnarine „Roop“ Toolsie HTR
9.0/10 (54)

Top review from Maxence:

"Perfect 1996 vintage profile with sweet and typical Caroni notes in the background. Alcohol integration is perfect as well. One of my favourite Employees for sure !"

6th Employees Ricky “Dirty Harry” Seeharack HTR

Velier • Caroni
RX10635   1996   25yr   66,2%
Image of the front of the bottle of the rum6th Employees Ricky “Dirty Harry” Seeharack HTR
9.0/10 (52)

Top review from Jakob:

"Epic Velier Caroni Tasting 2023: Angenehm, dass auch hier die lange tropische Lagerung nicht in zu heftige Bitternoten umschlägt. Die herben Noten sind zwar vorhanden, aber in schÜner Balance mit den hier sehr ausgeprägt auftretenden tropischen Frßchten (Mango, Kiwi), Teer-, Metall-, Karamell-, Holz- und Wßrznoten. Nach wiederholtem Tasting liegt er im Direktvergleich fßr mich hinter dem Schwester-Release zu Ehren von Sonny Black, weil er m.E. bei der Ausgewogenheit klar ins Hintertreffen gerät. Trotzdem ein versteckter Liebling fßr mich, es gilt, nicht zu vergessen, dass wir hinsichtlich der aufgerufenen Messlatte von Velier und Caroni sprechen; wir bewegen uns also bereits auf hÜchstmÜglichem Niveau."

4th Employees Basdeo „Dicky“ Ramsarran HTR

Velier • Caroni
RX7335   2000   20yr   64,3%
Image of the front of the bottle of the rum4th Employees Basdeo „Dicky“ Ramsarran HTR
9.0/10 (42)

Top review from Jakob:

"Epic Velier Caroni Tasting 2023: A striking fruitiness awaits us on the nose, which increasingly combines with Caroni-typical notes of rubber, tar and some caramel. On the palate, the aforementioned aromas are paired with a rich menthol note, the high alcohol content also comes into play and a little oxidation is recommended. Overall at a very high Caroni level, which promises exquisite quality (the tropically aged bottlings are in a league of their own). From the 2000 vintage, which is also very convincing in terms of quality, this is one of the weaker bottlings in relative terms, which is due to the alcohol not being fully integrated. Nevertheless, anyone who finds their way to Caroni with such bottlings is on an enviably high-quality path."

Heavy Trinidad Rum HTR

Velier • Caroni
RX902   1994   18yr   55%
Image of the front of the bottle of the rumHeavy Trinidad Rum HTR
9.0/10 (42)

Top review from Thunderbird:

"Ein leichter und doch intensiver Caroni mit genau den typischen Aromen, die ich am Caroni so mag… Das niedrige Alkoholvolumen steht im gut; so lässt er sich relativ entspannt genießen, ohne Einbußen am Geschmackserlebnis hinnehmen zu müssen. Erstklassig"

High Proof Trinidad Rum (EU) HTR

Velier • Caroni
RX5769   2000   17yr   55%
Image of the front of the bottle of the rumHigh Proof Trinidad Rum (EU) HTR
8.9/10 (68)

Top review from Joachim Guger:

"Great drinkable Caroni.Rather dirty, little tar, little wood maturity, it could be a bit more powerful. En par with one or the other good 1997 bottling."

5th Employees Dhanraj „Dan“ Maharaj HTR

Velier • Caroni
RX9143   1996   25yr   66,3%
Image of the front of the bottle of the rum5th Employees Dhanraj „Dan“ Maharaj HTR
8.9/10 (46)

Top review from Oliver:

"Clear winner at the bottom of the 5th Employees. But not in the Caroni top class."

3rd Employees Ganesh „Buju“ Ramgobie

Velier • Caroni
RX6599   1998   22yr   67%
Image of the front of the bottle of the rum3rd Employees Ganesh „Buju“ Ramgobie
8.9/10 (42)

Top review from Jakob:

"Epic Velier Caroni Tasting 2023: Tropical fruits, bitter notes of wood and dark spices, but also some subtle sweetness. Not a high-flyer Caroni, but still a very good rum."

Navy Rum 100th Anniversary „Replica“ HTR

La Maison & Velier • Caroni
RX180   2000   18yr   51,4%
Image of the front of the bottle of the rumNavy Rum 100th Anniversary „Replica“ HTR
8.8/10 (242)

Top review from Mirko Frosini 🇮🇪:

"Magnificent!On the nose tar, barrel and lightly cherry and vanilla. In the mouth an explosion of perfectly balanced sensations. Still tar, barrel and followed by toastiness and chocolate with a mix of spices.Intense finish that lingers until the next day.In my small way, one of the best rums I have tasted. I assigned 94 because there are too many great rums that I have never tasted and may never taste."

100% Trinidad Rum 17 HTR

Velier • Caroni
RX60   1998   17yr   55%
Image of the front of the bottle of the rum100% Trinidad Rum 17 HTR
8.8/10 (164)

Top review from Mirco:

"Nice representative of dirty 1998 Caronis at a good PLV. Of course, it cannot compete with high-end Caronis, but it is still convincing. Typical Caroni with tar, menthol, rubber and some diesel."

38th Release Tasting Gang Blended Trinidad Rum

Velier • Caroni
RX392   1996   23yr   63,5%
Image of the front of the bottle of the rum38th Release Tasting Gang Blended Trinidad Rum
8.8/10 (91)

Top review from Oliver:

"Top Tropical Caroni for beginners! Reminiscent of a blend of Foursquare (coconut) and Caroni. Really exciting!"

Trinidad No. 3

The Colours of Rum • Caroni
RX12840   1998   24yr   62,9%
Image of the front of the bottle of the rumTrinidad No. 3
8.8/10 (56)

Top review from Kevin Sorensen 🇩🇰:

"Another rekindling at the GRF and I really like this profile. ----- Back on track with a nicely balanced release with all the right flavours. Love the chocolate and raisin that blends well with a light coffee note in between the tar and rubber."

6th Employees United HTR

Velier • Caroni
RX10633   1996   26yr   66,6%
Image of the front of the bottle of the rum6th Employees United HTR
8.8/10 (51)

Top review from Johannes:

"Unfortunately, not my cup of tea. Much juniper, wood and bitterness."

Private Garden N°3 (Clos des Spiritueux)

Swell de Spirits • Caroni
RX16230   1998   25yr   61,9%
Image of the front of the bottle of the rumPrivate Garden N°3 (Clos des Spiritueux)
8.8/10 (49)

Top review from DomM:

"Nose is very nice with just the right amount of dirt, smokeyness and some fruits and sweetness - well balanced. Same sensation on the palate. Very good cask out of the 98 vintage - intense yet well balanced. The influence of the bourbon cask is quite pronounced."

Impressions (Selected by Steffen Mayer)

The Colours of Rum • Caroni
RX17347   1998   25yr   60,1%
Image of the front of the bottle of the rumImpressions (Selected by Steffen Mayer)
8.7/10 (47)

Top review from Oliver:

"Excellent 1998 with great sweetness and nice spice."

HTR - Le blog Ă  Roger

Corman Collins & Bristol Classic Rum • Caroni
RX7097   1997   22yr   58,5%
Image of the front of the bottle of the rumHTR - Le blog Ă  Roger
8.7/10 (43)

Top review from Maxence:

"A very nice Caroni release. Fruity with sweet notes alongside typical Caroni profile makes a perfect match. Cheers to Roger and Corman 👏"

S.B.S Trinidad HTR

1423 World Class Spirits • Caroni
RX6437   1997   18yr   63%
Image of the front of the bottle of the rumS.B.S Trinidad HTR
8.6/10 (54)

Top review from cigares :

"La fameuse dÊgustation du coffret des single cask S.B.S. Le fÝt # 190. Le nez le plus fruitÊ des quatre mais quand même avec des notes typiques de Caroni. La bouche elle aussi est très fruitÊe, les arômes Caroni viennent ensuite. Je sens comme une faiblesse en milieu de bouche. La seule finale fruitÊe de la sÊrie. Verre vide : les arômes sont un peu trop discrets. Quelques points au-dessous des fÝts #53, #216 car moins ÊquilibrÊ."

4th Employees Balas „Brigade“ Bhaggan

Velier • Caroni
RX7336   1998   22yr   68,4%
Image of the front of the bottle of the rum4th Employees Balas „Brigade“ Bhaggan
8.6/10 (49)

Top review from Jakob:

"Epic Velier Caroni Tasting 2023: Typisches dreckiges 98er HTR-Profil, allerdings mit leichten irritierenden fleischigen Noten."

S.B.S Trinidad HTR

1423 World Class Spirits • Caroni
RX4710   1997   18yr   62,3%
Image of the front of the bottle of the rumS.B.S Trinidad HTR
8.6/10 (43)

Top review from cigares :

"The famous S.B.S. single cask tasting. Cask # 193. The best nose of the four, deep and balanced between fruity aromas and machine shop notes. The palate is disappointing, with clashed aromas and not-so-well-integrated alcohol. The finish is long but a little weak compared with the other 3. Best of the 4 on an empty glass."

100% Trinidad Rum 15 HTR

Velier • Caroni
RX150   1998   15yr   52%
Image of the front of the bottle of the rum100% Trinidad Rum 15 HTR
8.5/10 (123)

Top review from Jakob:

"Epic Velier Caroni Tasting 2023: Slight hints of earthy notes bring in the unexpected. Apart from that, however, a solid Caroni from tropical storage with a classic profile."

HTR

Bristol Classic Rum • Caroni
RX819   1997   19yr   61,5%
Image of the front of the bottle of the rumHTR
8.5/10 (58)

Top review from Frank:

"RumX Advent Calendar, 18.12., blind.First impression: clearly Caroni! Dirty fruity, not too complicated, >60%. Good.Nose: as said, pleasantly dirty fruity, strong and complex. Sweet tar and burnt rubber. Red currant and a very slight hint of mint. Back polish and cold smoke.Palate: powerful and complex on the palate as well. Dry and woody and salty-bitter at the start. Then gum rub and polish, maybe some dried cherry and grapefruit. Very drinkable and beautiful Caroni representative."

1998

Excellence Rhum • Caroni
RX9830   1998   23yr   65,2%
Image of the front of the bottle of the rum1998
8.5/10 (50)

Top review from DomM:

"Good Caroni from 1998. But similarly to the CDI it is not too expressive and lacks some kind of eye (or tongue?) catcher."

HTR

Rum Nation • Caroni
RX496   1998   18yr   55%
Image of the front of the bottle of the rumHTR
8.5/10 (47)

Top review from Mirko Frosini 🇮🇪:

"On the nose it does not give its best, in fact it seems less strong than expected. On the palate, however, it arrives with all its typical tar and barrel strength. A great Caroni!"

100% Trinidad Rum 12 HTR

Velier • Caroni
RX72   2000   12yr   50%
Image of the front of the bottle of the rum100% Trinidad Rum 12 HTR
8.4/10 (145)

Top review from Jakob:

"Epic Velier Caroni Tasting 2023: Nice entry rum into the Caroni world. Rubber and tar meets wood - not much more, but also not a bit less."

Rum Artesanal Trinidad Rum HTR

Heinz Eggert GmbH • Caroni
RX740   1998   20yr   64,3%
Image of the front of the bottle of the rumRum Artesanal Trinidad Rum HTR
8.4/10 (51)

Top review from Oliver:

"Sehr sanfter Caroni mit eher dezenten, dreckigen Aromen. Ungewöhnlich süß für einen Caroni, aber noch angenehm. Perfekter, zugänglicher Caroni-Einstieg."

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8.8/10
7,478 reviews

Flavour profile of Caroni

Most frequently mentioned flavors

Aroma

Tar Rubber Vanilla Woody

Taste

Tar Rubber Woody Vanilla

Finish

Woody Tar Rubber Smoky

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About the Caroni distillery

The Caroni distillery is located in Trinidad. Rums from Caroni have been reviewed 7,478 times with an average of 8.8/10.


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