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Spheric Spirits Caroni Heavy Trinidad Rum HTR 1997 23yr 62%

RX11279 Very good Single Cask 111 bottles Above 250€
“Balanced, complex, fruity Caroni with pleasant dirty notes. Very drinkable.”

The Heavy Trinidad Rum HTR, distilled at Caroni in 1997 and bottled by Spheric Spirits, boasts a robust and well-balanced profile. Aged for 23 years, this limited release of only 111 bottles presents a distinctive aroma of tar, berries, woody notes, and fresh hints. On the palate, it offers intense and dark flavors mingled with fruity, roasted, and subtle dirty undertones. Users particularly appreciate its well-rounded complexity and the seamless blend of traditional Caroni elements with a surprisingly smooth finish. The presence of apricot, licorice, dark chocolate, espresso, and toasted oak contributes to its uniqueness. Ideal for enthusiasts who value a mature, bold, yet elegantly balanced Trinidad rum.

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How does this rum taste?

The Heavy Trinidad Rum HTR offers an intense yet balanced Caroni experience. Fruity and caramel notes with hints of tar, rubber, and dark chocolate. Complex but drinkable, with a clean, smooth finish. Surprisingly elegant for a 23-year-old cask strength rum.

Most frequently mentioned flavors

Aroma

Tar Fruity Woody Berries Fresh Minty

Taste

Tar Fruity Balanced Roasted Dirty Concentrated

Finish

Barrel Dry Bitter Oak Toasted Smoky

Community reviews

8.5/1014 ratings
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8.6/10

“Passt mir sehr gut. Dreckig, intensiv auch das Volumen passt gut. Aprikosen Note im Abgang war überraschend. Sicher nicht der wildeste Caroni. Gefällt mir aber tiptop.”

Aroma

Tar Fruity Woody Menthol

Taste

Fruity Balanced Roasted Spicy Tar
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8.9/10

“Einer der letzten sauberen caronis. Habe mit dem abfüller einen sipp in Barcelona genossen und fand ihn Mega. Es fehlt zwar der gummigeschmack fast vollständig aber das tut ihm sogar sehr gut wie ich finde.”

Aroma

Minty Fresh Fruity Woody

Taste

Tar Fruity Balanced Roasted
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8.4/10

“A straight Caroni... with convincing nose... on the palate not quite as intense and complex... but quite good!Especially the continuous dirty and berry note convinces!”

Aroma

Tar Dirty Berries Fresh Minty

Taste

Tar Fruity Dirty Concentrated Roasted

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What are the key facts about this rum?

Country
Distillery
Bottler
RumX ID
RX11279
ABV
62%
Vintage
1997
Cask number
#1143
Mark
HTR
Made from
Molasses
Age
23 years
No. of bottles
111
Bottle volume
70cl
Price range
Above 250€
Type of spirit
Rum

What is the price trend for this rum?

365 €
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About the Caroni distillery

The Caroni distillery is located in Trinidad. Rums from Caroni have been reviewed 6,732 times with an average of 8.8/10.


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