Spirits Shop Selection Caroni The Legend Collection HTR 1997
Highly praised classic 97 Caroni: intense dirty-rubber and roasted wood profile, dark chocolate and subtle sweetness, with a long, powerful finish that rewards patience and oxidation.
Seasoned enthusiasts who love intense dirty Caroni profiles—rubber, tar, roasted wood and dark chocolate—at near cask strength, and enjoy taking time to let a rum open up in the glass.
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How does this rum taste?
Classic, dirty 97 Caroni powerhouse
If you already enjoy heavy Caroni like other 1997 releases, this is a no-brainer: same dirty workshop profile with extra roast and depth, just be ready for serious strength.
Beginners, anyone sensitive to high ABV, or drinkers looking for fruity, easygoing sweetness rather than dirty, industrial and roasted notes.
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About the Caroni distillery
The Caroni distillery is located in Trinidad. Rums from Caroni have been reviewed 9,758 times with an average of 8.8/10.
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Revisiting. Still a fantastic rum for the price
Mein erster Caroni. Vom Geruch her hätte ich zu allererst auf einen Whisky getippt; intensive Fassnoten, dazu Vanille, Gummi und Anis. Im Mund kommen dann Teer, dunkle Schokolade und ein mineralischer Geschmack dazu. Abgang mittel, jedoch stark Alkohol lastig - klingt lange nach.
Klassischer 97 Caroni, deren Profil mir hervorragend gefällt. Dieser hier hat auch den leicht süßen Unterton unter den schweren Teer Noten, den man/ich bei Caroni so liebe.
Not too bad a release, would have loved a slightly better ABV integration. Needs to rest for a good while before it releases its flavours.