1997

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The "1997" was produced in Trinidad at the Caroni distillery. It was selected and bottled by the independent bottler Ritz-Carlton Tokyo. It was distilled in 1997 from Molasses and then aged for 22 years. The rum has an ABV of 60,2%. This is a limited release and there are only 219 bottles. 9 community members rated this rum with an average of 8.7/10. The rum smells like Tar, Rubber and Fruity, and on the palate there is Tar, Rubber and Fruity.

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Details about this rum

Country
Distillery
RumX ID
RX11849
ABV
60,2%
Vintage
Bottled
2020
Cask number
#82
Made from
Molasses
Age
22 years
No. of bottles
219
Bottle volume
70cl
Ritz-Carlton Tokyo • Caroni 1997   22yr   60,2% 1997

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    How does this rum taste?

    Aroma

    Tar Rubber Fruity Barrel

    Taste

    Tar Rubber Fruity Sweet

    How is this rum rated?

    Rating (0-10)
    8.7/10 9 reviews

    A very pleasant Caroni. In addition to the dirty Caroni aromas of rubber, tar, tea, leather and barrel/wood, there are also fruity notes (both "fresh" fruit and prunes) and a pleasant sweetness. Together they form an excellent balance, so that 5 minutes later you no longer have the penetrating taste of freshly tarmacked road on your tongue. Alcohol is perfectly integrated!

    Der an der Nase nicht spürbare Alkohol spielt seine Stärke erst zum Schluss aus und verleiht dem Rum einen ellenlangen Abgang. Der hätte für mich aber ruhig süßer ausfallen können. Auch davor dominieren die typischen dreckige Teernoten und geschmolzener, noch warmer Gummi. Ich vermisse, ehrlich gesagt, fruchtige Anteile, die dem Rum Rundheit und Komplexität verliehen hätten. Dieser Caroni tut, was man von ihm erwartet. Mehr aber auch nicht.

    Am Sonntagnachmittag in der Herbstsonne einen Caroni tasten: Eher leichter und milder Vertreter. An der Nase die typisch dreckigen Aromen, am Gaumen dann sehr rund mit einer leichten Süsse und fruchtigen Akzenten. Sehr ausgewogen

    Solides 97er Profil. Nicht super dreckig, eher im ausgewogenen Bereich. Die fast 70% sind hervorragend eingebunden. Ein exzellenter Sipper, passt zum Ritz Carlton.

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    About the Caroni distillery

    The Caroni distillery is located in Trinidad. Rums from Caroni have been reviewed 9,452 times with an average of 8.8/10.

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