CDI Caroni Trinidad LWR 1996

Soft Caroni flavors with surprising sweetness.

Unique Caroni character
Smooth and approachable
Distinct caramel sweetness
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Trinidad LWR offers unique Caroni notes with rubber and caramel, presenting an atypically sweet, approachable profile that is slightly lacking in traditional intensity.

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    How does this rum taste?

    The Trinidad LWR from Compagnie des Indes is a distinctive offering from the Caroni distillery, distilled in 1996 and aged for 25 years. This limited edition rum, cask-strength at 51.5% ABV, is marked by unique Caroni characteristics: rubber, tar, and caramel. Users note a mix of floral and anise nuances, with a softened "workshop" essence. Its profile reveals hints of wood and caramel sweetness, but lacks the intense ruggedness expected from Caroni. Despite its atypical sweetness, it offers a welcoming introduction for new rum enthusiasts.

    Aroma

    Rubber Tar Fresh Cherry

    Taste

    Dirty Rubber Caramel Round

    How is this rum rated?

    7.8/10 29 reviews

    Very accessible and drinkable Caroni. Rather on the sweet, round side. Personally, I miss the rough edges. Floral and anise notes dominate.

    This nose, too, has an agricultural side, with yellow fruit and unripe tropical fruit supported by an aroma of sewing-machine oil. It also has vivacity and a spicy, floral side. The palate is not very harmonious, with clashing aromas. You have to look for the mechanical workshop, present but in the background. The finish is quite long, with charming floral aromas (violets) that lift this rum in my esteem. One of the rare Caronis with flowers! Thanks to Steffen for the sample.

    02-09.04.2022 This was crazy week, where some friends and I rented a nice summerhouse on Rømø. The plan was to go nuts for a whole week with different rums without going overboard. The final agreement came to 6 rums a day and then enjoy nice walks or ferry rides during the day. Notes Dark in colour. Nose Fresh, sweet, light wood, faint smoke, spice, light floral, dried fruit. Palate Oily, sweet, wood, light roasted, light floral, spice, warm, light workshop. Finish Medium long, warm, sweet, oily, light floral, light chocolate, faint caramel. Extra note. This is a pretty sweet Caroni and an atypical profile. I'm not sure ir it's elderberry I pick up in the profile.

    For me, too sweet and herbal for a Caroni and too little zest (ABV), relatively sweet. The workshop feeling is more like the workbench of a craft workshop from TV...too tidy. Subtle nose. Everything rather restrained except for the sweetness. More herbs with time.

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    Details about this rum

    Country
    Distillery
    RumX ID
    RX11071
    ABV
    51,5%
    Vintage
    1996
    Cask number
    #RCC173
    Mark
    LWR
    Made from
    Molasses
    Age
    25 years
    No. of bottles
    189
    Bottle volume
    70cl
    Price range
    250€+
    Type of spirit
    Rum
    Compagnie des Indes • Caroni 1996   25yr   51,5% Trinidad LWR

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    The Caroni distillery is located in Trinidad. Rums from Caroni have been reviewed 9,235 times with an average of 8.8/10.

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