Bristol Caroni HTR 1997
Highly praised Caroni: powerful, dirty and smoky with rubber, wood and tropical fruit. Cask strength, complex and evolving in the glass, seen as one of Bristol’s standout Caroni releases.
Seasoned Caroni fans and high-ABV lovers who enjoy oily, smoky, rubbery profiles with plenty of wood and spice and want to explore continental-aged Caroni at full strength.
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How does Bristol Caroni HTR 1997 taste?
Dirty, smoky Caroni powerhouse
If you already enjoy heavy Caroni or peated whisky, this will likely hit the spot—big dirty notes, real cask strength punch and enough complexity to keep you coming back.
Beginners, anyone sensitive to 60%+ ABV, or drinkers who prefer soft, sweet, fruity rums and are unsure about tar, rubber and smoky workshop notes.
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Ein sehr extremer Rum, der einem die Socken auszieht. Entweder man liebt ihn oder man hasst ihn. Genial!
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.