Velier Caroni 100% Trinidad Rum 15 HTR

Balanced Caroni sipper, classic flavors

Buyers describe a well-rounded Caroni—tar, leather, roasted wood—with hints of caramel and dried fruit. It's an easy sipper that captures classic flavors without too much complexity.

8.5/10 137 reviews

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    How does this rum taste?

    Easy, rounded profile
    Classic Caroni notes
    Long, smoky finish

    Reviewers love this Caroni for its approachable but classic profile, balancing tar, leather, and roasted wood with surprising hints of dried and yellow fruits. The nose is rounded with burnt sugar and toffee notes, mellowing into oak, licorice, and persistent smokiness. It's commonly enjoyed as an easy sipper or a “daily Caroni,” making it a go-to for both experienced fans and newcomers. Its accessible yet typical Caroni character explains its popularity for anyone wanting a taste of Trinidad’s famed distillery without overwhelming intensity.

    Aroma

    Tar Woody Burnt sugar Leather

    Taste

    Tar Oak Leather Roasted

    How is this rum rated?

    8.5/10 137 reviews
    Top 38% Trinidad

     Epic Velier Caroni Tasting 2023: The HTR profile comes through, rather dry overall, little sweetness. Well accessible thanks to the reduction, without offering any great complexity. Apart from that, however, a solid Caroni from tropical storage with a classic profile.

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    7.8 /10
    Review by: Jakob

     Typical Caroni rum. However, not very special at a low drinking strength. The aroma is there, but not particularly complex. In my opinion, the weakest of the bottlings from the standard series. Nevertheless, a rum that is fun to drink.

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    7.8 /10
    Review by: Mirco

     Very nice entry level Caroni at a wonderful drinking strength. More toasty and more caramel than the 12. Falls in comparison to the outstanding 1996 vintage but clearly.

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    7.9 /10
    Review by: Oliver

     Compared to the 12 year old this one is fruitier and it has more complexity and smoothness to it. The nose is typical Caroni and it's rounded and intense with a bit of industrial flavour to it. The palate is very complex and fruity with smoky oak to it. The finish is very long and fruity with smoked oak to it. Price to quality is good.

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    8.6 /10
    Review by: Kevin Sorensen 🇩🇰
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    Details about this rum

    Country
    Distillery
    Bottler
    RumX ID
    RX150
    ABV
    52%
    Vintage
    1998
    Mark
    HTR
    Made from
    Molasses
    Age
    15 years
    No. of bottles
    12,477
    Bottle volume
    70cl
    Price range
    <250€
    Type of spirit
    Rum
    Velier • Caroni 1998 &nbsp; 15yr &nbsp; 52% 100% Trinidad Rum 15 HTR

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    Open rate
    13%
    Ø Market value
    243€

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    About the Caroni distillery

    The Caroni distillery is located in Trinidad. Rums from Caroni have been reviewed 8,878 times with an average of 8.8/10.

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