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The HTR Caroni 1997 Rum from Trinidad is highly regarded for its complex and evolving aroma profile, highlighted by rubber, tobacco, and woody notes. Distilled from molasses using a column still and aged for 20 years, this rum offers intense flavors of tar, smokiness, and spice. With an ABV of 61.5%, it's described as mature and fulfilling, featuring layers of tropical fruit and licorice. While some users appreciate the subtle interplay between smoky and fruity elements, others find the alcohol strength challenging. Despite varied personal preferences, the rum is generally appreciated for its depth and characteristic Caroni complexity.
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About the Caroni distillery
The Caroni distillery is located in Trinidad. Rums from Caroni have been reviewed 8,858 times with an average of 8.8/10.
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I love the Carons, I love them so much that I find it hard to be impartial. I won't go into it because it would just be fancy words anyway! Nice Caroni, but surely there will be better. Of the ones I have tasted this one I think is the most distinctive because it remains excellently balanced between the typical tar notes and the peaty/smoky whisky notes. Far superior to the Rum Nation 21y Caroni aged in Scotland. Let's be clear that this is not a classic Caroni! Finish not as long as other Caronis.
Un Bristol non ou peu réduit. Le nez est marqué par le bois, le fumé, la vanille et la banane. La bouche est très expressive avec des arômes larges et profonds. J’aime cette aromatique Caroni, très classique ici. La finale est longue, élégante avec la plupart des arômes de la bouche. Une réussite ! Même si j’ai une préférence pour le 18 ans de la même série. Merci Michael pour le sample.
A really great Caroni nose. Lots of rubber, lots of caramel, plenty of ripe mango. Complex spice, the barrel maturity holds back. Old, dusty chest of drawers, I love it.😀😀 Oily caramel, oak and spices in the mouth. The finish could be a little longer. The 1997 Bristol are really excellent, although I liked the 2015 from memory a touch better. This one is a little more on the rubber, caramel and ripe mango side. In my opinion, it can certainly hold its own with one or two black bottles. In the meantime (04/2023), this one is only available on the secondary market. ☹️
My first Caroni and it does not disappoint. A flavor profile that is truly unique just like the reputation said. Needed to breath 5-10 minutes before I could get the most of it. Nose seems like all solvent at first but opens up greatly with time to reveal sumptuous leather notes and a hint of tar. On the palate without resting it is too dense but not to worry, 10 minutes of opening and it delivers on the nose with leather and tar but also develops tropical fruit, dark vanilla, and elderflower. Delicious and just so very grown, mature, and fulfilled in flavor. This has high quality rum written all over it and I’m a little obsessed with the powerful leather notes. As much a sensory experience as it is a rum, highly recommended.