Small Batch Rare Rums

Richly woody, roasted rum with subtle tropical fruit.

Rum Nation’s Small Batch Rare Rums offers intense roasted and woody notes with a subtle hint of tropical fruit, yet some find the cask influence overpowering, diminishing traditional Caroni elements.

Complex fragrance profile
Rich historical significance
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Details about this rum

Country
Distillery
Bottler
RumX ID
RX11047
ABV
55,4%
Category
Column Still Rum
Vintage
Made from
Molasses
Distillation
Column Still
Age
23 years
No. of bottles
860
Bottle volume
50cl
Rum Nation • Caroni 1998   23yr   55,4% Small Batch Rare Rums

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    How does this rum taste?

    Experience the distinct Caroni heritage with Rum Nation's Small Batch Rare Rums. Distilled in 1998 at Trinidad's iconic Caroni distillery, this rum aged for 23 years at 55.4% ABV, presents a complex profile featuring rich roasted and woody aromas complemented by vanilla. The flavor is dominated by woody and roasted notes, interlaced with ester and tropical fruits. User reviews appreciate its historical significance but critique its heavy cask influence and subtle traditional Caroni traits. As a limited edition offering, with only 860 bottles, this rum appeals to collectors and Caroni enthusiasts.

    Aroma

    Roasted Vanilla Woody Dried fruit

    Taste

    Woody Roasted Vanilla Ester

    How is this rum rated?

    Rating (0-10)
    8.2/10 21 reviews

    Aroma: floral, fruity with notes of coconut, sweet, rubber, smoky, asphalt, ripe pear, fresh apples, stood and smoky asphalt notes come to the fore, candied cherries / cherries, some kind of creme brulee appears, the aroma is very sweet dense and at the same time light. Taste: smoky-iodine taste, lots of fruit, caramel, very powerful smooth taste of asphalt, rubber mixed with fruit. Long bright aftertaste with notes of dried fruits, asphalt. Аромат: цветочный, фруктовый с нотами кокоса, сладкий, резина, дымный, асфальт, спелая груша, свежие яблоки, постоял и дымно-асфальтовые ноты выходят на первый план, засахаренные вишня/черешня, появляется какое-то крем-брюле, аромат очень сладкий плотный и в тоже время лёгкий. Вкус: дымно-йодистый вкус, много фруктов, карамель, очень мощный ровный вкус асфальта, резины замешаный на фруктах. Долгое яркое послевкусие с нотами сухофруктов, асфальта.

    Nose is good,. Feels a bit thin on the palate, however.

    Entry-level Caroni, which would certainly come across better without the sherry cask. Very round, almost too flat. Nice Sipper also for non-nerds.Price too high.

    #4447 03.11.2023 got some nice samples from a friend and though small they're still really good. This one was a bit disappointing and the cask has taken over in my mind. What could have been a great release went a bit south. Fruity with nice spices and a hint of smoke. Would be a good beginners rum into Caroni because the traditional notes are wery subtle.

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