Bristol Caroni HTR

Dirty, smoky Caroni with balanced power

Complex evolving nose
Classic tar and rubber
Balanced high-proof power
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Classic Caroni tar-and-rubber meets tropical fruit, caramel, and smoky wood. High-proof but better integrated after airing; many enjoy it neat or with a touch of water.

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    How does this rum taste?

    RumX members love this Caroni for its complex, evolving nose and classic dirty profile: rubber and tar layered with tropical fruit and caramel. On the palate, smoky wood and spice meet balanced power at 61.5% once rested or with a splash of water. Reviewers praise its depth and character, evoking a workshop vibe. With 45 community reviews and rising trust, it’s a distinctive pour enthusiasts return to.

    Aroma

    Rubber Tar Tobacco Woody

    Taste

    Tar Smoky Spicy Rubber

    How is this rum rated?

    8.7/10 46 reviews
    Top 26% Trinidad

    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.

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    Details about this rum

    Country
    Distillery
    RumX ID
    RX1057
    ABV
    61,5%
    Category
    Column Still Rum
    Vintage
    1997
    Mark
    HTR
    Made from
    Molasses
    Distillation
    Column Still
    Age
    20 years
    Bottle volume
    70cl
    Price range
    250€+
    Type of spirit
    Rum
    Bristol Classic Rum • Caroni 1997   20yr   61,5% HTR

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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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