Velier Caroni 6th Employees Mahesh “Sonny Black” Bridgelal HTR

Classic Caroni tar, long finish

Complex nose
Classic tar notes
Long finish
RumX community voice

Reviewers highlight tar, caramel, vanilla and roasted aromas, with oak, rubber and leather on a long finish. Some note alcohol heat or slight astringency.

1310.82 €
In stock

Already purchased 56 times

Why shop with RumX?

Live auctions

This rum is currently being offered by one of our verified auction house partners. RumX helps you discover and bid on rare rums.

    How does this rum taste?

    RumX members praise this 1996 Caroni for its classic, complex nose—tar, roasted caramel and vanilla—leading to a dense palate of oak, rubber and leather with a long, roasted finish. Frequently cited as the standout of the 6th Employees release, it delivers cask‑strength power at 64.6% while many find it remarkably composed. With 43 community reviews and only 689 bottles, it’s a confident choice for Caroni devotees.

    Aroma

    Tar Vanilla Glue Roasted

    Taste

    Woody Rubber Oak Leather

    How is this rum rated?

    8.9/10 43 reviews
    Top 16% Trinidad
    Top 29% Caroni

    Epic Velier Caroni Tasting 2023: The age is recognizable, but without imposing an overly dominant bitter note on the rum. Nice sweetness, wood, spice, great fruity note in the finish - only the dirty Caroni notes could be a little more present. However, it fits seamlessly into Velier's series of excellent Caronis and confirms its exceptional position among the flood of releases from the distillery.

    ... Caroni is a distillery from Trinidad, producing at the time of its greatest glory rum, which was added at a ratio of 1:10 to the naval blend. It was too strong and strange to be pleasant on the tongue. In 2000, the distillery ceased production and closed. Only in 2010 did tasters appear who took a liking to the rum because of its special taste. And the interest grew. Caroni belongs to the category of "you need to try before you die" rums. I recommend it, Caroni is a truly unique rum.

    That's how a 96 should be!

    Excellent nose. A tad too astringent on the palate for a top rating.

    Rate

    Expert reviews

    No blog articles available yet.

    Details about this rum

    Country
    Distillery
    Bottler
    RumX ID
    RX10634
    ABV
    64,60%
    Vintage
    1996
    Mark
    HTR
    Made from
    Molasses
    Age
    25 years
    No. of bottles
    689
    Bottle volume
    70cl
    Price range
    250€+
    Type of spirit
    Rum
    Velier • Caroni 1996   25yr   64,60% 6th Employees Mahesh “Sonny Black” Bridgelal HTR

    Community purchases

    The RumX community has already added 56 bottles to their collections:

    closed
    51
    opened
    2
    emptied
    3
    Open rate
    9%

    Digitize your rum collection and get exciting insights into the market value of your collection or individual bottles:

    You may also enjoy

    The identification of similar rums is based on the tasting notes of the community and the key data of the rum.

    RX10635
    Bottle of 6th Employees Ricky “Dirty Harry” Seeharack HTR

    6th Employees Ricky “Dirty Harry” Seeharack HTR

    9.0 (59)
    1,311 €
    RX10633
    Bottle of 6th Employees United HTR

    6th Employees United HTR

    8.8 (55)
    1,412 €
    RX451
    Bottle of 2nd Employees Kevon „Slippery“ Moreno HTR

    2nd Employees Kevon „Slippery“ Moreno HTR

    8.8 (51)
    1,008 €
    RX9143
    Bottle of 5th Employees Dhanraj „Dan“ Maharaj HTR

    5th Employees Dhanraj „Dan“ Maharaj HTR

    9.0 (51)
    1,210 €
    RX6599
    Bottle of 3rd Employees Ganesh „Buju“ Ramgobie

    3rd Employees Ganesh „Buju“ Ramgobie

    8.9 (45)
    1,352 €
    RX9144
    Bottle of 5th Employees Roopnarine „Roop“ Toolsie HTR

    5th Employees Roopnarine „Roop“ Toolsie HTR

    9.0 (57)
    1,210 €
    RX7336
    Bottle of 4th Employees Balas „Brigade“ Bhaggan

    4th Employees Balas „Brigade“ Bhaggan

    8.6 (56)
    1,008 €
    RX6597
    Bottle of 3rd Employees Nita „Nitz“ Hogan

    3rd Employees Nita „Nitz“ Hogan

    9.2 (72)
    2,400 €
    RX468
    Bottle of 35th Release Heavy Trinidad Rum (Trespassers) HTR

    35th Release Heavy Trinidad Rum (Trespassers) HTR

    9.2 (103)
    1,329 €
    RX150
    Bottle of 100% Trinidad Rum 15 HTR

    100% Trinidad Rum 15 HTR

    8.5 (140)
    450 €

    Want to discover more rums?

    Download the free RumX app:

    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.

    Interactive Map

    This map requires your consent to load Google Maps content.

    RumX Team Photo

    By rum lovers, for rum lovers

    I'm Oliver – together with Jakob, Robert, and Lukas, we started RumX in 2018 as a small passion project in Stuttgart, back then under the name Rum Tasting Notes.

    What began as a digital tasting diary is now the world's most comprehensive platform for rum fans: over 24,000 bottlings, 250,000+ independent reviews, and an active community with 47,000 members. We combine the collective intelligence of our community with an integrated marketplace, allowing you to shop securely and manage your collection directly from the app.

    The goal? To offer you, the rum connoisseur, a place where you can choose with confidence—without paperwork, detours, or expert jargon.

    Learn more about us

    Get the most out of RumX

    Do you want to learn more about this rum, track the market value of your bottles, and share your rum with like-minded people? Download the RumX app for free now and discover the whole RumX universe!

    Download app on App Store Download app on Google Play