Bristol Caroni HTR

The 1974 Caroni HTR's robust profile offers complex aromas and a bold, woody taste with subtle fruity elements. Its 46% ABV delivers surprising intensity and a full-bodied experience.

8.8  / 10  (34 reviews)

Rich, complex Caroni rum with historic allure.

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    How does this rum taste?

    • Complex aroma and flavor profile
    • Hints of wood and spices
    • Full-bodied experience at 46% ABV

    The Caroni 1974 HTR from Bristol Classic Rum is a distinguished bottling, crafted in Trinidad and aged for 34 years. Appreciated for its complex aroma of dried fruit, rubber, oak, and smokiness, it offers a robust flavor profile with woody, fruity, and anise notes. Despite its 46% ABV, users note its full-bodied presence and nuanced sweetness. While some wish for a higher proof, it remains a collectible gem from the famed Caroni distillery, embodying a rare taste of rum history. Limited to 1500 bottles, it's both a trove for collectors and a nod to Caroni's storied past, often available at premium prices at platforms like RumX.

    Aroma

    Rubber Oak Dried fruit Smoky

    Taste

    Tar Woody Fruity Complex

    How is this rum rated?

    8.8  / 10  (34 reviews)
    Top 21% Trinidad
    Top 37% Caroni

    "Thank you for the 2nd opportunity to have this rum in a glass. The tropical Veliers are certainly a touch more delicious, but you still have liquid history in your glass. Great stuff."

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    8.9 / 10
    Review by: Leo Tomczak

    "Extremely exciting to be able to drink a Caroni from 1974. Got the sample a few months ago and waited for the right moment. Of course, a little more ABV would be good for him, but I think you can get over that with this rarity. Thanks Rik for the sample 🙏🏼"

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    8.7 / 10
    Review by: Adrian Wahl

    "A Caroni distilled in the year of my birth. Expectations are high...A great nose as if from a single mold. Very dirty, very, very awesome varnish!!! Then fruits and nice wood maturity with lots of spices. Enough power in the 1920s Blenders glass as well. It doesn't need time to breathe either.In the mouth it's a bit too weak then. Long, woody finish. 34 years in the tropics are then but long.Pure Caroni magic, the bouquet.😊 The rest is solala."

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    8.5 / 10
    Review by: Joachim Guger

    "This is a great rum that can hurt your wallet if you find one. They're still in a few stores actually from 700 euro and up."

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    8.9 / 10
    Review by: Kevin Sorensen 🇩🇰
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    Details about this rum

    Country
    Distillery
    RumX ID
    RX1073
    ABV
    46%
    Vintage
    1974
    Mark
    HTR
    Made from
    Molasses
    Age
    34 years
    No. of bottles
    1,500
    Bottle volume
    70cl
    Price range
    250€+
    Type of spirit
    Rum
    Bristol Classic Rum • Caroni 1974   34yr   46% HTR

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    Ø Market value
    1,211€

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    About the Caroni distillery

    The Caroni distillery is located in Trinidad. Rums from Caroni have been reviewed 8,839 times with an average of 8.8/10.

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