Nobilis Caroni HTR 1998
Widely regarded as a world‑class, raw and powerful Caroni, condensing the distillery’s dirty‑industrial profile with deep oak, spice and fruit complexity for those patient enough to let it open up.
Seasoned Caroni fans and high‑ester lovers who enjoy diesel‑tar notes, dry oak, spice and strong cask‑strength profiles that reward slow sipping and long oxygenation.
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World‑class, raw and oily Caroni
If you already enjoy big, dirty Caronis, this Nobilis HTR turns that profile up with extra wood, spice and strength—fantastic if you want an unfiltered hit of classic Caroni DNA.
Beginners, anyone sensitive to 60%+ ABV, or drinkers who prefer sweet, soft, easy rums without rubber, tar, bitterness or heavy wood tannins.
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About the Caroni distillery
The Caroni distillery is located in Trinidad. Rums from Caroni have been reviewed 9,763 times with an average of 8.8/10.
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When this one was poured there was no doubt where it was from. The lovely Caroni notes were there right away. Runner and tar mixed with roasted wood and light fruits. The leather note is very light and I loved the empty glass. Yum 😊
Day 23 of the Samples de Luxe calendar. Caroni on the nose! Mechanical workshop and very ripe tropical fruits, but also vegetal aromas. The palate is marked by alcohol, but immediately fills with deep, complex aromas. The finish is marked by wood and a certain bitterness, but is not as long as some Caronis. The empty glass expresses all the complexity of this rum, which, like all Caronis HTRs, undoubtedly needs plenty of oxygenation. The slightly disappointing finish lowered my rating. Repeated and clearly not as good as the "Tresspassers".
A Caroni that plays on raw strength with great intensity. The oil notes of tar and rubber are immediately perceptible, before a hint of freshness appears, followed by red fruits, then exotic fruits (pineapple, mango) that bring greediness. The woodiness is dry and intense, with lively spices, leather and empyreumatic notes that leave a lasting impression on the nostrils. A fine concentration of Caroni DNA. The attack is very powerful, marked by wood, leather, spices (pepper), tobacco and smoky, even burnt notes that take over the palate. Tar and rubber recall Caroni's typical dirty side, while a bitterness emerges on the palate with a certain astringency. A hint of fruitiness emerges with pineapple, citrus and dried fruit. The 66% is present and could be better integrated, but the rum's structure is there and well developed. A rough, even beastly Caroni. The finish is very long, taken up by bitter notes, tannins, a woodiness incensed by spices and smoky notes. Hydrocarbon notes follow, with leather, tobacco and dried fruit. A lively, provocative Caroni that needs time to be fully appreciated.
The strongest Caroni taste ever. Sooo oil there. Unfortunately I dont know if I like it or hate it. ... Caroni is a distillery from Trinidad, producing at the time of its greatest glory a rum that was added at a ratio of 1:10 to a navy blend. It was too strong and strange to be pleasant on the tongue. In 2000, the distillery ceased production and closed. Only in 2010 did tasters appear who took a liking to the rum because of its special taste. And the interest grew. Caroni belongs to the category of "you need to try before you die" rums. I recommend it, Caroni is a truly unique rum.