Tortuga No. 2 (East Asia Whisky)
Caroni fans who enjoy a drier, more polished profile with tar, rubber and leather in balance with vanilla oak, spice and subtle fruit; ideal for experienced cask-strength drinkers.
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How does this rum taste?
Most love its balance, integrated alcohol and softer Caroni profile; critics miss deeper intensity and “dirty” character. Consensus: an elegant, complex, but slightly atypical 1998 Caroni, very satisfying overall.
If you like classic Caroni but want something more rounded and drinkable, this is a great pick: same industrial markers, just wrapped in vanilla oak and softer fruit at cask strength.
Beginners, those sensitive to high ABV, or Caroni die-hards who only enjoy very dirty, oily and ultra-intense profiles; value hunters may find it expensive for casual sipping.
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About the Caroni distillery
The Caroni distillery is located in Trinidad. Rums from Caroni have been reviewed 9,734 times with an average of 8.8/10.
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very good Caroni. balanced enough. so similar to Corman Collins series: 1988 21yr, Drink it Zipped it and the Black Cat Bar. same profile. just less some red fruits, berries or some hints of cocoa/chocolates. but more concerned and stronger, this one integrates some unimpressive elements. So I prefer this one to Corman Collins series. light and implicit, typical Caroni and easy to drink. great!
Very round and balanced, stands out positively in the large number of 1998 releases. The typical HTR Caroni notes are recognizable, but embedded in an appealing bouquet of sweet tropical fruits, vanilla wood notes and fresh tobacco hints. Very balanced and therefore exciting to drink - a wide spectrum of heavy to fresh flavors is on offer here. Beautiful selection.
Quite an atypical nose for a Caroni. Lots of vanilla, bourbon and nuts are added to the (rather more subtle) Caroni notes. Very accessible on the palate. A little lacking in depth for a top rating. Very well integrated alcohol.
A rather atypical Caroni. Nutty, bourbon, agricole / brandy notes. For me it lacks a bit of complexity.