Velier Caroni Paradise #1

Elegant Caroni with complex flavors and long finish.

Paradise #1 is a tantalizing Caroni rum with complex flavors, highlighting tropical fruit, tar, and caramel. Its balance and long finish impress, though pricing concerns persist.

8.9/10 26 reviews

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    How does this rum taste?

    Complex and balanced flavor profile
    Long, enjoyable finish
    Elegant and refined aroma

    Paradise #1, a limited edition rum from Trinidad's Caroni distillery, was selected and bottled by Velier. Distilled in 1996 and aged for 26 years, this rum is known for its complex aroma and flavor profile, featuring notes of tropical fruit, tar, rubber, and caramel. At a robust cask strength of 62.7% ABV, it offers a dynamic balance of sweet and savory elements. While it is praised for its elegance, long finish, and intricate flavors of cocoa and dark chocolate, some users note the price may not reflect the overall experience. With only 213 bottles in existence, Paradise #1 is a sought-after pour among rum aficionados.

    Aroma

    Tar Rubber Tropical fruit Vegetal

    Taste

    Rubber Tar Tropical fruit Fruity

    How is this rum rated?

    8.9/10 26 reviews
    Top 16% Trinidad
    Top 29% Caroni

     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.

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    9.2 /10
    Review by: Jakob

     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.

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    8.9 /10
    Review by: cigares

     A Caroni Single Cask from a blend that was matured in Trinidad, then in Guyana before finishing in France. We find the influence of Guyana in the nose, tropical fruits, spicy and woody notes taking precedence over the typical tar and rubber. There are some sweet, floral notes and esters as well. On the palate, the dark profile of Guyana brings a lot of sweetness and leaves only some empyreumatic notes. The finish is long and remains on a fruity, slightly roasted, woody and spicy register. Far from the typical dirty and powerful profile, this one distinguishes itself by its sweetness and balance, whose aromas are mastered and the alcohol very well integrated. Still, it needs more to become a real unicorn and justify the price.

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    8.4 /10
    Review by: TheRhumhoe

     Great sweetness on the nose. On the palate incredibly complex and intense. Great cocoa notes.

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    9.2 /10
    Review by: Oliver
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    Details about this rum

    Country
    Distillery
    Bottler
    RumX ID
    RX13433
    ABV
    62,7%
    Vintage
    1996
    Cask number
    #5552
    Made from
    Molasses
    Age
    26 years
    No. of bottles
    213
    Bottle volume
    70cl
    Price range
    250€+
    Type of spirit
    Rum
    Velier • Caroni 1996   26yr   62,7% Paradise #1

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    About the Caroni distillery

    The Caroni distillery is located in Trinidad. Rums from Caroni have been reviewed 8,839 times with an average of 8.8/10.

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