Velier Caroni Trilogy Heavy Rum Guyana Stock HTR 1996 20yr 64,46%

Rich, intense flavor with tar and oak notes.

The Caroni 1996 HTR offers a robust profile with tar, oak, and mint notes. Warm chocolate and wood dominate the palate, delivering an extra-long, complex finish.

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    How does this rum taste?

    • Complex and harmonious aromas
    • Long, warm finish
    • Rich tar and wood flavors

    The Trilogy Heavy Rum Guyana Stock HTR is a remarkable offering from the Caroni distillery, bottled by Velier. Distilled in 1996 and aged for 20 years, this limited release rum captivates with its bold, complex profile. Users note a strong presence of tar, oak, and mint on the nose, while the palate reveals rich notes of tar, wood, and chocolate. The finish is long, warm, and woody. Its 64.5% ABV delivers an intense experience, cherished by enthusiasts for its unique, historic character. Limited to just 200 bottles, it’s a truly rare find for collectors and connoisseurs.

    Most frequently mentioned flavors

    Aroma

    Tar Barrel Oak Dirty

    Taste

    Tar Oak Woody Complex

    Finish

    Astringent Tar Bitter Barrel

    How is this rum rated?

    9.2/10
    16 reviews

    Top 4%

    Trinidad

    Top 7%

    Caroni

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    9.2/10

    "I had the chance to taste it blind, and my money was on an old Demerara. A nose of very, very old tropical Demerara, with lots of wood, but balanced by a fresh, almost minty character. Old tar, used to dampen the boards of sailing boats, and spruce too. The palate follows the nose quite closely, with a slight tartness: old tar and varnished wood. The finish is very long, both powerful and elegant, woody to the point of madness, but balanced thanks to the menthol. There's even a hint of salinity on the finish. A rum that tells a story of sailing ships, fragrant warehouses, old ropes and the sea. Splendid!"

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    9.1/10

    "I still really like this, eventhough i for sure is not the best 1996, it really comes a long way from lesser velier caronis. It is for me the weakest of the trilogy, since it is really forward on the wood. Especially after a time this comes out super woody!"

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    9.2/10

    "Epic Velier Caroni Tasting 2023 / weitere Tastings: Ein formidabler Rum mit faszinierender Komplexität. Dass mir eine nicht zu leugnende Affinität zum 1996er Jahrgang der Velier Caronis zu eigen ist mag eine Rolle spielen, aber was hier sowohl in der Nase als auch am Gaumen an komplexen Aromenspielen abläuft ist absolut bemerkenswert. Fasseinflüsse, dunkle Gewürzenoten, die bis ins erdig-tabaklastige reichen, harmonisch eingebettete Fruchtaromen (an der Nade präsenter als am Gaumen), elegante Vanillesüsse aus dem Eichenholzfass mit einem karamelligen Unterton - und all das flankiert von den achso typischen dreckigen Noten von Teer, Gummi und Klebstoff…wer Caroni mag, muss das mögen. Ein exzellentes Release, das beim isolierten Genuss bereits voll zu überzeugen weiss und dennoch im Direktvergleich mit weiteren Vertretern dieses Jahrgangs nochmal etwas Federn lassen muss - ja, es geht tatsächlich noch besser. Aber dann sind wir schon längstens in aussergewöhnlichen Sphären unterwegs."

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    9.4/10

    "14.03.2020 Had a nice afternoon and evening with friends. Notes. Medium dark in colour. Nose: wood, roasted, orange, light smoke, leather. Palate: warm, wood, roasted, oily, chocolate, leather. Finish: long and warm, wood, roasted, chokolade, nutts."

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    Details about this rum

    Country
    Distillery
    Bottler
    RumX ID
    RX1472
    ABV
    64,46%
    Vintage
    1996
    Cask number
    #5602
    Mark
    HTR
    Made from
    Molasses
    Age
    20 years
    No. of bottles
    200
    Bottle volume
    70cl
    Price range
    250€+
    Type of spirit
    Rum
    Velier • Caroni 1996   20yr   64,46% Trilogy Heavy Rum Guyana Stock HTR

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    Ø Market value
    2,660€

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    About the Caroni distillery

    The Caroni distillery is located in Trinidad. Rums from Caroni have been reviewed 8,192 times with an average of 8.8/10.


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