Cadenhead‘s Caroni HTR 1998 18yr 65,8%

Bold, rich Caroni with complex rubber and tobacco.

A complex Trinidadian rum offering deep roasted, rubber, and tobacco notes, with a spicy finish. A collector's choice with robust ABV and time-aged depth.

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    How does this rum taste?

    • Rich, complex flavor profile
    • Long and warming finish
    • Limited edition rarity

    The Caroni 1998 HTR by Cadenhead's is a bold and complex Trinidadian rum that embodies characteristic Caroni depth. Distilled from molasses and aged for 18 years, it showcases intense notes of roasted rubber, tobacco, and leather. Bottled at a robust 65.8% ABV, it offers a potent sensory journey, praised for its long, warming finish and rich integration. Despite its powerful alcoholic presence, users commend its intricate blend of spicy, tar-like flavors with hints of fruit and woodiness. Limited to only 228 bottles, this vintage rum is a sought-after gem for collectors and enthusiasts alike, capturing the essence of traditional Caroni craftsmanship.

    Most frequently mentioned flavors

    Aroma

    Roasted Rubber Leather Tar

    Taste

    Rubber Tobacco Intense Spicy

    Finish

    Intense Strong Spicy Oily

    How is this rum rated?

    8.9/10
    18 reviews

    Top 17%

    Trinidad

    Top 30%

    Caroni

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    8.7/10

    "Im Vergleich zum Bellamy's und Colors of Rum Caroni 1998 ist dieser wesentlich trockener und dreckiger. Die Früchte sind Begleiterscheinungen. Überraschenderqeise wird der Abgang erstaunlich beerig fruchtig. Der Alkohol ist leider mittelmäßig eingebunden. Ein solider dreckiger Caroni."

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    8.5/10

    "I had the unique opportunity yesterday to compare this rum with other 98s, including Paradise #2. Compared to the tropically aged Caroni, the continental aged ones do fall off a bit. Alcohol is very present, dirty notes, bourbon, wood, tobacco."

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    8.9/10

    "I just secured my VIP ticket for the German Rum Festival 2022 in Berlin so I opened this sample. Pretty good and at release the price matched the quality. Slightly lighter on the Caroni notes than the heavy ones, but still pretty good. The nose has dried fruit, rubber and tar right off the bat followed by roasted wood, leather and a nice tobacco note. The palate is intense and complex yet well balanced with dried fruit, rubber and tar trailed by robacco and light caramel. The finish is long, intense and warm with tobacco and light nuttyness."

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    8.7/10

    "Wird hintenraus wirklich gut. Der Geruch und Anfang sehr zurückhaltend für die 65%. Haben ihn mit dem Bristol Haromex 1998 verglichen und diesen schlägt er trotz der deutlich mehr % nur knapp. Aber trotz alledem ein schöner kontinentaler Caroni, der alles bietet an dreckigen Tönen was man erwartet."

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    Details about this rum

    Country
    Distillery
    RumX ID
    RX1014
    ABV
    65,8%
    Category
    Pot Still Rum
    Vintage
    1998
    Mark
    HTR
    Made from
    Molasses
    Distillation
    Pot Still
    Age
    18 years
    No. of bottles
    228
    Bottle volume
    70cl
    Price range
    250€+
    Type of spirit
    Rum
    Cadenhead‘s • Caroni 1998   18yr   65,8% HTR

    How is the price of this rum developing?

    Ø Market value
    341€

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    15%

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    About the Caroni distillery

    The Caroni distillery is located in Trinidad. Rums from Caroni have been reviewed 8,201 times with an average of 8.8/10.


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