CDI Caroni Trinidad LWR 1996

Most enjoy its fruity, floral, sweet “quiet Caroni” profile. Critics miss the usual punch, edges and length. Consensus: an approachable, atypical 1996 Caroni—good, interesting, but not a top-tier benchmark.

Approachable Caroni profile
Fruity and floral
Balanced sweetness
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Caroni-curious rum fans who want the workshop notes (rubber, tar, polish) in a sweeter, rounder, more floral and less aggressive package at moderate cask strength.

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Details about this rum

Country Trinidad
Distillery Caroni
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
Compagnie des Indes • Caroni 1996   25yr   51,5% Trinidad LWR

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    How does this rum taste?

    Soft, floral Caroni for patient explorers
    Who is this rum for?

    If you enjoy industrial notes but regular Caroni feels too wild, this one tones down the grease and cranks up fruit and florals—great as a gentler bridge into the style.

    Not really suitable for

    Hardcore Caroni lovers craving ultra-dirty HTR-style intensity, long finishes, high ABV punch or maximum value for money.

    Aroma

    Rubber Tar Fresh Cherry

    Taste

    Dirty Rubber Caramel Round

    How is this rum rated?

    Rating (0-10)
    7.8/10 29 reviews

    Unusually fruity / floral caroni. I like really well could only have a little more power. But the flavor profile is already very tasty mMn!

    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.

    Rubber but unlike many caronis I know no worn burnt rubber tire but rather reminiscent of a fresh bicycle hose you just get out of its package. Surprisingly mild and pleasant. Nevertheless intense and complex

    Ein eher „leichter“ Vertreter des Caroni-Rums. Die typischen Werkstattnoten sind vorhanden. Gummi, Teer aber auch metallische Noten und Politur. Daneben ein deutlicher, fruchtiger Einschlag sowie süße Noten von gebranntem Zucker und Honig. Im mittellangen Abgang Fass/Holz und Leder. Gelungen, kommt aber nicht ganz an die Spitzenabfüllungen andere 96er Jahrgänge heran.

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