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Velier Caroni 6th Employees Mahesh “Sonny Black” Bridgelal HTR 1996 25yr 64,6%

RX10634 Very good 689 bottles Above 250€
“Heavenly Caroni with perfect sweetness, balanced wood, and spicy notes.”

Introducing the 6th Employees Mahesh “Sonny Black” Bridgelal HTR, a remarkable 25-year-old rum produced in Trinidad at the Caroni distillery and bottled by the independent bottler Velier. Distilled in 1996 from molasses, this cask strength rum boasts an impressive 64.6% ABV and is limited to only 689 bottles. The nose reveals a blend of tar, vanilla, roasted, glue, and oak notes. The palate offers bold flavors of oak, leather, rubber, vanilla, and woody undertones. RumX users highly appreciate this exquisite rum, highlighting its well-balanced and complex profile full of caramel, spices, and chocolate hints. Its long and intense finish is a testament to the exceptional quality of this unique Caroni rum.

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How does this rum taste?

An exceptional '96 Caroni, the "Sonny Black" captivates with a complex profile—roasted oak, tar, rubber, and subtle sweetness. Its lingering finish teases with spices and caramel, albeit slightly astringent. A standout among Velier bottlings, it's a robust, balanced treasure.

Most frequently mentioned flavors

Aroma

Tar Vanilla Glue Roasted Caramel Licorice

Taste

Oak Vanilla Woody Tar Leather Burnt

Finish

Caramel Mineral Woody Tar Rubber Burnt

Community reviews

8.9/1031 ratings
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9.3/10

“Epic Velier Caroni Tasting 2023: Das Alter ist erkennbar, aber ohne dem Rum eine zu dominante Bitternote aufzudrücken. Schöne Süsse, Holz, Würze - einzig die dreckigen Caroni-Noten könnten noch etwas präsenter sein. Reiht sich aber nahtlos in die Serie exzellenter Caronis von Velier ein und bestätigt deren Ausnahmestellung unter der Flut an Releases aus der Destille.”

Aroma

Glue Oak Vanilla Chocolate Tar

Taste

Oak Vanilla Baking spices Caramel Dark chocolate
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9.3/10

“So soll ein 96er sein!”

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8.9/10

“Exzellente Nase. Am Gaumen einen Tick zu adstringierend für eine Top-Bewertung.”

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What are the key facts about this rum?

Country
Distillery
Bottler
RumX ID
RX10634
ABV
64,6%
Vintage
1996
Mark
HTR
Made from
Molasses
Age
25 years
No. of bottles
689
Bottle volume
70cl
Price range
Above 250€
Type of spirit
Rum

What is the price trend for this rum?

2,165 €
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Community purchase statistics

The RumX community has already added 51 bottles to their collections:

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About the Caroni distillery

The Caroni distillery is located in Trinidad. Rums from Caroni have been reviewed 6,227 times with an average of 8.8/10.


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