Corman Collins Caroni 25th anniversary Black Cat Bar

Distinctive Caroni aromas, rich, slightly short finish.

Rich rubber and tar notes
Balanced aromatic profile
Complex vanilla and caramel flavors
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A limited Caroni release with rich rubber and tar notes, complemented by vanilla and caramel. Balanced nose but short finish, making it a collectible gem.

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    How does this rum taste?

    The 25th anniversary Black Cat Bar rum is a limited edition from the Caroni distillery in Trinidad, distilled in 1996 and aged for 25 years. Bottled by Corman Collins, this rum features a robust profile with dominant notes of rubber, tar, and wood. It presents a well-balanced nose with toasted, woody aromas and a palate marked by vanilla and caramel. Despite some opinions on its reduced strength, it is considered a fine example of the iconic Caroni style. Users commend its fruity undertones and spice but note a relatively short finish. This release is a coveted piece among rum enthusiasts, with only 231 bottles available, embodying the distinct character of the defunct Trinidadian distillery.

    Aroma

    Rubber Toasted Tar Woody

    Taste

    Rubber Tar Vanilla Oak

    How is this rum rated?

    8.8/10 38 reviews
    Top 21% Trinidad
    Top 37% Caroni

    Excellent Caroni nose. Rubber, some tropical fruit and great cocoa notes. On the palate it continues first class and intense with a very pleasant sweetness. Only the relatively short finish then denies a top rating. The bottom line is nevertheless a first-class Caroni of the legendary 1996 vintage at a pleasant drinking strength.

    Amazing 1996 vintage ! Dilution makes it really accessible and profile is sweet as hell with loads of banana, milk chocolate, caramel and molasses or cofee. A perfect Caroni for beginners who want to discover the distillery 😍

    It's amazing how much flavor and strength is still there after dilution. I try to look at the "glass" half full🫤 In the mouth it's just gone too quickly. The palate is fiercely awesome. Tar, rubber, as it should be. The finish is long and delicious. Fruits and spices are added. The rum is awesome. Nevertheless, there would have been potential for something really great. Too bad. Apart from that, it's a great rum. I'll be dreaming tonight about what it would have been like with a few percent more.

    Another great Caroni though not on the gmheavy and of the sce, more like a medium heavy version. The Caroni flavours are there and very present so you're never in doubt of who made it. The nose is well balanced and a medium heavy Caroni. Tar, rubber and roasted oak hit you first closely followed by lots of fruit and some cinnamon. The palate takes off where the nose left off. Smoky oak with tar and rubber, dried fruit and spices. I like that there is a spicy tinge to the palate. The finish is long with oak, spices, rubber and a hint of raisin.

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    Details about this rum

    Country
    Distillery
    RumX ID
    RX10069
    ABV
    50%
    Vintage
    1996
    Cask number
    #2828
    Made from
    Molasses
    Age
    25 years
    No. of bottles
    231
    Bottle volume
    70cl
    Price range
    250€+
    Type of spirit
    Rum
    Corman Collins • Caroni 1996   25yr   50% 25th anniversary Black Cat Bar

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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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