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Caroni Paradise #2 (RX13434)

The 1998 Caroni Paradise #2 is a limited release rum from Trinidad. It has classic notes of rubber, tar, and menthol paired with light fruitiness. It also has wood and dark chocolate which provide bitterness and expression. The quality does not match the price tag but it is still a good rum.

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What does this rum taste like?

The flavor profile of Paradise #2 is based on 12 user reviews. We have compiled and summarized the community's tasting notes for you, to give you an impression of the aroma and taste of the rum.

Nosing impressions

Rubber Tar Vanilla Nutty Caramel Balanced Woody Barrel Menthol Roasted

Taste impressions

Rubber Tar Smoky Vanilla Leather Caramel Dry Dried fruit Woody Barrel

Finish

Rubber Smoky Tar Dried fruit Vanilla Woody Barrel Raisin Black pepper Spice

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8.6 /1012 ratings

COMMUNITY RATING

Already 12 registered users have rated and tested this rum, leaving an average rating of 8.6 out of 10. A total of 2 users have marked this rum as their favorite (9+ points).

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8.6/10

Very good representative of the 1998 vintage, but not an exceptional release.


Aroma

Rubber Vanilla Nutty Balanced

Taste

Rubber Vanilla Dry Creamy
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8.2/10

Dirty 1998 Caroni with classic notes of rubber, tar as well as menthol paired with light fruitiness. In addition, wood and dark chocolate, which together with the spice provide bitterness and expressiveness. Good, but not an outstanding Caroni release.


Aroma

Rubber Tar Barrel Menthol Roasted

Taste

Rubber Tar Barrel Smoky Leather
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9.1/10

I had the unique opportunity to compare this rum with other 98s yesterday. A very special, delicate rum. The nose is wonderful, balanced, caramel, bourbon. On the palate also of these notes, very round, mild, little dirty notes, alcohol very well integrated, filigree. Not without reason, this great rum was selected as one of the best of many casks by the Tasting Gang as a single cask...

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8.4/10

Un Caroni de style HTR mais au profil assez original. Si on ressent les notes empyreumatiques au nez, une fraîcheur florale et végétale est également présente. En bouche, l’attaque se repose sur les notes pétrolifères, boisées, fumées, florales et fruitées, mais l’ensemble se veut assez doux et réservé. On pouvait s’attendre à une explosivité en bouche, mais il n’en est rien. La finale est longue mais fine, avec pas mal d’hydrocarbures, de bois, d’épices et de fruits secs. Bien que ce Caroni soit cohérent avec son identité et plaisant, il manque de profondeur et d’impact pour marquer les esprits. Là encore, la qualité n’est pas au niveau placé par le prix.


Aroma

Rubber Vanilla Nutty Flowery Vegetal

Taste

Rubber Soft Light Vanilla Dry
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8.8/10

A very nice release with lighter Caroni notes, but they're there and that's what's important. You want those chewy rubber tires 😊 Nice balance with nice smoky wood notes and light fruit. Nice and oily on the palate and it draws really nice curtains.


Aroma

Woody Rubber Tar Nutty Vanilla

Taste

Woody Rubber Tar Smoky Vanilla
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7.0/10

Like its older brother (1996 Caroni Blended, Paradise #1), the nose of the 98 is very gentle despite being a HTR, caramel and molasses. There’s lots of fresh notes in the glass too, mint, green apples, interestingly I did pick up a slight greenness, coupled with a side of malt, ripe mangoes and tropical flavours. The palate is where the HTR reveals itself, and from the start you get a blend of sweetness and tar that envelops the tongue. Strangely enough, despite being the younger of the two, the wood stands out in the glass too, spicy, oak, rather dry and grippy on the sides of the palate. The finish brings back a bit of the tar, but mostly dominated by more pleasant and softer notes of vanilla, guava, and florals.

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What are the specs of this rum?

Country
Distillery
Bottler
ID
RX13434
ABV
56,3%
Vintage
1998
Cask number
#3918
Made from
Molasses
Age
24 years
No. of bottles
232
Bottle volume
70cl
Category
Rum

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About the Caroni distillery

The distillery Caroni is located in Trinidad. Rums from Caroni have been reviewed 3,845 times with an average of 88/100.


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