Bristol Caroni HTR 1974
Highly praised as a historic, complex Caroni that balances dirt, tar and rubber with vibrant fruit and wood at a very drinkable 46%, still intense, deep and memorable.
Caroni fans and experienced rum drinkers who want a more accessible, lower-ABV take on classic dirty-industrial Caroni with plenty of fruit and long tropical aging.
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Historic, approachable Caroni powerhouse
If you love classic Velier Caroni funk but wouldn’t mind a more drinkable 46% version, this Bristol 1974 gives you the full dirty profile with added elegance and fruit.
Beginners wary of tar, rubber and petrol notes, and anyone expecting cask-strength impact or searching for an affordable daily sipper.
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About the Caroni distillery
The Caroni distillery is located in Trinidad. Rums from Caroni have been reviewed 9,763 times with an average of 8.8/10.
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Sehr geiler Caroni, der am Gaumen wesentlich mehr holt wie an der Nase. Die Verdünnung stört am Gaumen überhaupt nicht.
Wunderbarer Caroni mit einem feinen Spiel zwischen Alkohol und Aromen. Trotz oder gerade wegen seinem etwas geringerem Alkoholgehalt ist er wunderbar zu trinken und intensiv im Geschmack. Die Nase ist wunderbar intensiv und typisch für den 1974 Jahrgang. Für Caroni Liebhaber ein absolutes muss.