Velier Caroni Heavy Trinidad Rum (Old Whisky) HTR 1996 20yr 70,8%
This Heavy Trinidad Rum (HTR) from Caroni, bottled by Velier, is a rare 1996 vintage with only 250 bottles available. With an imposing ABV of 70.8%, it's a robust cask strength experience. Tasting notes frequently highlight its remarkable balance and complexity. The nose reveals smoky wood, rubber, tar, and subtle hints of banana, vanilla, and chocolate. On the palate, expect a harmonious blend of vanilla, caramel, tar, smoky wood, and lingering sweet tobacco. The finish is exceptionally long, with enduring smoky, woody, and caramel notes. A few drops of water unlock even more flavors, making it an unforgettable and refined choice for true enthusiasts. Keywords: Caroni Distillery, Velier, limited release, 1996 vintage, cask strength, complex rum.
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The Heavy Trinidad Rum (Old Whisky) HTR by Velier is a complex, balanced masterpiece with smoky wood, tar, rubber, fruit, caramel, and vanilla notes. Despite its 70.8% ABV, it integrates seamlessly. An extraordinary, long-finishing Caroni gem.
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The Caroni distillery is located in Trinidad. Rums from Caroni have been reviewed 6,732 times with an average of 8.8/10.
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Jakob
30 December 2023
“Epic Velier Caroni Tasting 2023: A formidable representative from 1996. Great caramel sweetness, very well integrated alcohol and beautiful complexity. For me, this is one of the best Caronis ever. Great.”
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TheRhumhoe
10 March 2024
“The style of rum to fall in love with and fool your partner with. A goddess among rums, showing both power and character, but also sweetness and finesse. This contrast can be seen on the nose, with an oiliness and dirtiness that comes on quickly, then fades to give way to woody notes, then spicy, but above all to an infinite sweetness of (dark) chocolate, vanilla, caramel, toffee and brown sugar. At no point do we perceive more than 70% alcohol. Dried fruit, banana, roasted notes and burnt tobacco complete a profile that leaves you speechless. The attack on the palate is astonishing. The integration of the alcohol is perfect, there's nothing to say. While Caroni's hydrocarbons and dirtiness are present, it's above all the sweet, caramelized, chocolate and vanilla notes that impress here, offering unrivalled roundness and gourmandise. Banana, dried fruit, tobacco, empyreumatic notes (roasted, smoky), coffee, spices, leather and oak intertwine in a near-perfect profile. The balance of flavors is mastered and complexity is at its peak. The finish is endless, not to say eternal. Caroni's smoky, "garage car" notes combine with the sweetness of caramel, toffee, cookie and brown sugar for a most savory aftertaste. Hints of tobacco, leather, chocolate and hazelnuts (particularly roasted) are also present, creating a profile of absolute mastery. This Caroni is a masterpiece that represents its element well: a lively, intense fire for character, that can also warm and melt the heart, an eternal flame to which I bow.”
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Oliver
28 April 2023
“Extremely awesome, dirty Caroni notes. Really dirty, toasty and bacony on the palate. Outstanding Caroni!”