Caroni

There are 536 rums from the Caroni distillery in the RumX database.

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8.8 /105,242 ratings

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Flavour profile of Caroni

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Nosing impressions

Tar Rubber Vanilla Woody Caramel Leather Oak Tropical fruit Dried fruit Smoky

Taste impressions

Tar Rubber Woody Vanilla Caramel Leather Oak Roasted Tropical fruit Smoky

Finish

Woody Tar Rubber Smoky Barrel Vanilla Oak Roasted Dry Leather

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Top rated rums from Caroni

RX15927

Image of the front of the bottle of the rum Paradise (Guyana Stock) Heavy Trinidad Rum

9.9/10

8 ratings

Paradise (Guyana Stock) Heavy Trinidad Rum

Velier • Caroni
1996   24yr

Top review from Jakob:

"Epic Velier Caroni Tasting 2023: Together with barrel"

RX15926

Image of the front of the bottle of the rum Paradise (Guyana Stock) Heavy Trinidad Rum

9.8/10

8 ratings

Paradise (Guyana Stock) Heavy Trinidad Rum

Velier • Caroni
1996   24yr

Top review from Oliver:

"The best Caroni nose I have ever had the pleasure to smell - absolute top class! On the palate incredibly complex and intense. Only the Paradise barrel"

RX15935

Image of the front of the bottle of the rum Paradise

9.5/10

7 ratings

Paradise

Velier • Caroni
2000   20yr

Top review from Jakob:

"Epic Velier Caroni Tasting 2023: Mehr Fasseinfluss, erkennbare Bitterkeit. Alkohol sehr gut integriert. Etwas weniger Menthol als bei anderen Vertretern des Jahrgangs. Schöne Komplexität."

RX213

Image of the front of the bottle of the rum Heavy Rum Guyana Stock (Kirsch Whisky) HTR

9.5/10

19 ratings

Heavy Rum Guyana Stock (Kirsch Whisky) HTR

Velier • Caroni
1996   20yr   62,4%   €€€€

Top review from Jakob:

"Epic Velier Caroni Tasting 2023: Caroni at a dizzying level. A gigantically good barrel, which of course also led to an inspiringly good bottling. World class."

RX15933

Image of the front of the bottle of the rum Paradise

9.4/10

8 ratings

Paradise

Velier • Caroni
1996   24yr

Top review from Oliver:

"Absolutely exceptional Caroni of the 1996 vintage. My winner in the blind tasting."

RX38

Image of the front of the bottle of the rum 39th Release (The Last) Heavy Trinidad Rum

9.4/10

139 ratings

39th Release (The Last) Heavy Trinidad Rum

Velier • Caroni
1996   23yr   61,9%   €€€€

Top review from Oliver:

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

RX1472

Image of the front of the bottle of the rum Trilogy Heavy Rum Guyana Stock HTR

9.3/10

13 ratings

Trilogy Heavy Rum Guyana Stock HTR

Velier • Caroni
1996   20yr   64,46%   €€€€

Top review from Oliver:

"Great dessert nose. On the palate elegant and perfect wood integration. Great sweetness. Extraordinary Caroni!"

RX3901

Image of the front of the bottle of the rum Trilogy Guyana Stock Blended Rum

9.3/10

15 ratings

Trilogy Guyana Stock Blended Rum

Velier • Caroni
1996   20yr   66,11%   €€€€

Top review from Oliver:

"Top nose. On the palate, however, the alcohol is not ideally integrated in my opinion."

RX15932

Image of the front of the bottle of the rum Paradise

9.3/10

8 ratings

Paradise

Velier • Caroni
1996   24yr

Top review from Oliver:

"Elegant and complex nose with gum and bacon notes. On the palate an excellent overall package."

RX15931

Image of the front of the bottle of the rum Paradise

9.3/10

8 ratings

Paradise

Velier • Caroni
1996   24yr

Top review from Oliver:

"Extremely good nose! The palate is intense and complex. Maybe a tad too dry, but that's complaining at the highest level."

RX15928

Image of the front of the bottle of the rum Paradise

9.3/10

8 ratings

Paradise

Velier • Caroni
1996   24yr

Top review from Oliver:

"Wow, hammerstarke Nase! Am Gaumen vielschichtig und mit viel Power. Für eine Top-Bewertung ein Tick zu biestig. Trotzdem herausragender Single Cask!"

RX258

Image of the front of the bottle of the rum Heavy Trinidad Rum HTR

9.3/10

44 ratings

Heavy Trinidad Rum HTR

Velier • Caroni
1992   20yr   60,21%   €€€€

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."

RX3140

Image of the front of the bottle of the rum Heavy Trinidad Rum HTR

9.3/10

10 ratings

Heavy Trinidad Rum HTR

Velier • Caroni
1982   23yr   77,3%   €€€€

Top review from Oliver:

"Caroni in perfection paired with chocolaty and nutty notes. A masterpiece, if the alcohol were a bit better integrated."

RX1882

Image of the front of the bottle of the rum Heavy Trinidad Rum HTR

9.3/10

27 ratings

Heavy Trinidad Rum HTR

Velier • Caroni
1974   34yr   66,1%   €€€€

Top review from Oliver:

"Caroni essence and fluid story! But lacks depth and complexity. Is this really an HTR? 😏"

RX1403

Image of the front of the bottle of the rum Heavy Trinidad Rum (Old Whisky) HTR

9.3/10

12 ratings

Heavy Trinidad Rum (Old Whisky) HTR

Velier • Caroni
1996   20yr   70,8%   €€€€

Top review from Jakob:

"Another formidable representative from 1996. Great caramel sweetness, very well integrated alcohol and nice complexity."

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RX38

Image of the front of the bottle of the rum 39th Release (The Last) Heavy Trinidad Rum

9.4/10

139 ratings

39th Release (The Last) Heavy Trinidad Rum

Velier • Caroni
1996   23yr   61,9%   €€€€

Top review from Oliver:

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

RX1882

Image of the front of the bottle of the rum Heavy Trinidad Rum HTR

9.3/10

27 ratings

Heavy Trinidad Rum HTR

Velier • Caroni
1974   34yr   66,1%   €€€€

Top review from Oliver:

"Caroni essence and fluid story! But lacks depth and complexity. Is this really an HTR? 😏"

RX203

Image of the front of the bottle of the rum 1st Employees John „D“ Eversley HTR

9.3/10

31 ratings

1st Employees John „D“ Eversley HTR

Velier • Caroni
1996   22yr   66,5%   €€€€

Top review from Jakob:

"Epic Velier Caroni Tasting 2023: Exquisite and stylish HTR representative from 1996. Rich sweetness with powerful gum and tar notes. Balanced, quaffable, yet with rough edges. My personal favorite in the Employees series."

RX5682

Image of the front of the bottle of the rum Heavy Trinidad Rum HTR

9.2/10

24 ratings

Heavy Trinidad Rum HTR

Velier • Caroni
1992   18yr   61,2%   €€€€

Top review from Jakob:

"Epic Velier Caroni Tasting 2023: Ausgezeichneter Vertreter der tropischen Caronis. Typische Caroni-Noten, Süsse, Holz, Würzigkeit - ein weiterer Beleg für den ausgezeichneten Jahrgang 1992."

RX6597

Image of the front of the bottle of the rum 3rd Employees Nita „Nitz“ Hogan

9.2/10

40 ratings

3rd Employees Nita „Nitz“ Hogan

Velier • Caroni
2000   20yr   65,2%   €€€€

Top review from Jakob:

"Epic Velier Caroni Tasting 2023: Remains my Caroni favorite from the 2000 vintage. Flavorful punch, but at the same time pointed presence of the individual flavors. Absolute top class."

RX468

Image of the front of the bottle of the rum 35th Release Heavy Trinidad Rum (Trespassers) HTR

9.2/10

59 ratings

35th Release Heavy Trinidad Rum (Trespassers) HTR

Velier • Caroni
1996   20yr   70,1%   €€€€

Top review from Joachim Guger:

"In the glass it takes times an eternity, two hours of ventilation is not wrong there.A wonderful nose, beautiful dried fruit. The classic Caroni vibe (burnt tar, rubber) is not quite as pronounced and unexpectedly (70%) the nose is somewhat restrained.In the mouth then brutally the fist, but very, very good. In the finish then still spoils the full load of spices.Beautiful Caroni to enjoy and then freshen up."

RX237

Image of the front of the bottle of the rum 2nd Employees David „Sarge“ Charran

9.2/10

29 ratings

2nd Employees David „Sarge“ Charran

Velier • Caroni
1996   23yr   66,5%   €€€€

Top review from Jakob:

"Epic Velier Caroni Tasting 2023: Formidable 96 Caroni with the typical heavy sweetness, rich dirty tar notes, wood, menthol and a good hint of chocolate. What fascinates me most is how clearly the differences between Trinidad and Guyana Stock come into play here, despite all the comparability - the Trinidad barrels bring in a pointed astringent character that can quickly seem overwhelming at first, but de facto allows a completely different facet of the 96 Caronis to emerge and opens up a fireworks display of aromatics. Impressive - a delight."

RX13912

Image of the front of the bottle of the rum The Spirit of Art 2022

9.2/10

5 ratings

The Spirit of Art 2022

Valinch & Mallet • Caroni
1997   24yr   57,9%   €€€€

RX249

Image of the front of the bottle of the rum 34th Release 100 Proof Heavy Trinidad Rum

9.1/10

69 ratings

34th Release 100 Proof Heavy Trinidad Rum

Velier • Caroni
1996   20yr   57,18%   €€€€

Top review from Jakob:

"Epic Velier Caroni Tasting 2023: Sehr runder Caroni, dem auch die leichte Reduktion auf Navy-Strength nicht geschadet hat. Der Rum bringt die 96er Süsse in Perfektion zum Ausdruck, dazu klingt Gummi, frisches Eichenholz und vorallem eine präsente Würzigkeit aus Kaffee, Pfeffer und Nelke an. War lange Zeit ein noch gut erhältlicher Caroni-Vertreter aus 1996, hat aber mittlerweile „aufgeholt“ und zieht auch preislich an - hier darf aber zumindest festgehalten werden, dass die Qualität im Glas absolut zu überzeugen weiss. Ein exzellenter Vertreter des m.E. ohnehin herausragenden Jahrgangs 1996."

RX10635

Image of the front of the bottle of the rum 6th Employees Ricky “Dirty Harry” Seeharack HTR

9.0/10

37 ratings

6th Employees Ricky “Dirty Harry” Seeharack HTR

Velier • Caroni
1996   25yr   66,2%   €€€€

Top review from Jakob:

"Epic Velier Caroni Tasting 2023: Pleasant that the long tropical aging does not turn into overly violent bitter notes here either. The tart notes are present, but in nice balance with the caramel, wood and spice notes. After repeated tasting, it is behind the sister release in honor of Sonny Black in a direct comparison for me, because in my opinion it clearly falls behind in terms of balance. However, it should not be forgotten that we are talking about Velier and Caroni in terms of benchmarks, so we are already at the highest level."

RX9144

Image of the front of the bottle of the rum 5th Employees Roopnarine „Roop“ Toolsie HTR

9.0/10

45 ratings

5th Employees Roopnarine „Roop“ Toolsie HTR

Velier • Caroni
1996   25yr   66,1%   €€€€

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 !"

RX7340

Image of the front of the bottle of the rum 4th Employees Dayanand „Yunkoo“ Balloon

9.0/10

44 ratings

4th Employees Dayanand „Yunkoo“ Balloon

Velier • Caroni
1998   22yr   68,3%   €€€€

Top review from TheRhumhoe:

"A Caroni representing the distillery's heavy style. The nose is very intense at first, with notes of oil, smoke and spices, then gains in subtlety after aeration with some fruity notes, caramel and hazelnut. The attack on the palate is powerful, heavy and very warm, with notes of tar and rubber. The smoky, spicy side is as present as ever, with a hint of leather and bitterness. Still, red fruits and citrus fruits lurk in ambush, making it easier to drink. The finish is long, dark, smoky and woody, with tannins drying out the palate. A hint of mango also makes itself felt. An unpolished, complex Caroni that reveals much more after aeration."

RX7335

Image of the front of the bottle of the rum 4th Employees Basdeo „Dicky“ Ramsarran HTR

9.0/10

34 ratings

4th Employees Basdeo „Dicky“ Ramsarran HTR

Velier • Caroni
2000   20yr   64,3%   €€€€

Top review from Joachim Guger:

"On the nose, freshness and menthol. Nice dirty caroni notes, nougat and then very fruity, mango and passion fruit. The long time in the barrel shows mainly through various spices.In the mouth a lot of nougat and wood. The finish is surprisingly short.Despite the pronounced Caroni notes and the 64% rather tame. Nougat, lots of menthol and lots of fruit."

RX147

Image of the front of the bottle of the rum 36th Release Heavy Trinidad Rum Guyana Stock HTR

9.0/10

105 ratings

36th Release Heavy Trinidad Rum Guyana Stock HTR...

Velier • Caroni
1994   23yr   57,18%   €€€€

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."

RX39

Image of the front of the bottle of the rum 100% Trinidad Rum 21

9.0/10

157 ratings

100% Trinidad Rum 21

Velier • Caroni
1996   21yr   57,18%   €€€€

Top review from Jakob:

"Top Caroni and an excellent representative of the great 96 vintage. Balanced, complex, Caroni-typical notes, dark fruits and beautiful sweetness. An ideal entry rum into the high-quality world of tropically aged Caronis with now also not quite so easily affordable, but still relatively good value for Caroni."

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About the Caroni distillery

The distillery Caroni is located in Trinidad. Rums from Caroni have been reviewed 5,242 times with an average of 8.8/10.


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