Velier Caroni Paradise #1 1996
Highly praised Caroni that leans silky and fruity rather than brutally dirty, with complex cocoa, caramel and tropical notes, superb balance and a long, satisfying finish.
Seasoned Caroni fans and high-ABV lovers wanting a more polished, fruity take on the style, with plenty of depth but softer “garage” notes.
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Elegant, fruity “gentle” Caroni powerhouse
If you enjoy classic Caroni but want something more refined and fruit-driven, this hits the sweet spot between grime and elegance—assuming you’re okay with the price and strength.
Beginners, those sensitive to 60%+ ABV, or buyers looking for value pricing or the full-on dirty, oily Caroni profile.
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About the Caroni distillery
The Caroni distillery is located in Trinidad. Rums from Caroni have been reviewed 9,787 times with an average of 8.8/10.
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Epic Velier Caroni Tasting 2023: HTR/LTR blend in which the classic dirty Caroni aromas only play a supporting role. Nice sweetness, recognizable wood, plus some tar and spice - a great rum, rather on the mild side for Caronis, but there in the top spheres. Excellent.
Great sweetness on the nose. On the palate incredibly complex and intense. Great cocoa notes.
Un très beau nez, fuité (ananas et carambole, poire et pomme verte) avec des côtés végétaux (menthe et herbes amères), du caoutchouc et un léger goudron. L’alcool est présent puis les autres arômes arrivent avec un net côté pâtissier (sucré candi et massepain) étonnant et masquant presque l’atelier mécanique qui réapparaît en finale. Je trouve ces arômes pâtissiers légèrement écœurants et en opposition aux arômes d’atelier mécanique. La finale est super longue. Un très beau rhum beau et complexe. Comme pour le paradise #2 ma note ne peut que refléter un écart énorme entre le prix et le plaisir (10x plus cher qu’un bon Caroni comparable). Le verre vide est splendide mais beaucoup moins puisssnt que le Paradise #2 et je pense aussi qu’une forte oxydation pourrait révéler beaucoup de choses. Merci Steffen pour le sample.
Truly heavenly, delicious Caroni! Great fruitiness both on the nose and palate, from tropical fruits to caramelized limes and grapefruits, plus some mint, allspice and dark chocolate and some road tar. Very tasty, elegant, complex and balanced with a long finish... The only thing I don't quite understand is whether you have to pay such high prices for this... Many thanks to Sebastian Jäger for the gift!