Mezan Caroni Trinidad

A lighter, 20-year-aged Caroni rum with subtle oak and citrus notes, lacking the traditional Caroni intensity yet offering an approachable profile.

7.5  / 10  (16 reviews)

Light Caroni rum; lacking expected depth, easy-drinking.

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    How does this rum taste?

    • Good value for price
    • Pleasant aroma profile
    • Approachable introduction to Caroni

    The Mezan Trinidad rum is a unique expression from the now-closed Caroni distillery, distilled in 1996 and matured for 20 years. Bottled at 40% ABV, this rum is noted for its lighter profile compared to traditional Caroni expressions. Aromas of tar, fruit, and citrus give way to a palate dominated by oak and vanilla, with subtle hints of milk chocolate. While not as robust as other Caroni rums, its delicacy and ease provoke mixed reviews. Some find it an approachable introduction to Caroni's intense flavors, whereas others miss the typical signature depth. It's seen as offering decent value but may not fully satisfy Caroni aficionados seeking its characteristic punch.

    Aroma

    Tar Fruity Citrus Leather

    Taste

    Oak Vanilla Thin Milk chocolate

    How is this rum rated?

    7.5  / 10  (16 reviews)

    "Un sample pris au German Rum Festival 2024. Un beau nez, ample avec des fruits tropicaux, du boisé léger et des notes gourmandes pâtissières. L’atelier mécanique est en arrière-plan. La bouche est acqueuse, diluée avec presque pas de saveurs. Je peine à repérer les marqueurs Caroni. La finale est courte avec de légères notes de pâtisseries. Pas du tout un mauvais rhum, plutôt facile à boire. Mais en aucune façon à la hauteur de ce que’on peut attendre d’un Caroni 1996."

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    7.8 / 10
    Review by: cigares

    "This is a cheap Caroni and a brilliant example that you get what you pay for. All the typical Caroni notes of rubber and tar are missing. This is not a bad rum, but in my mind not a Caroni. The nose is thin with light wood, vanilla and some nuts. The is a light roasted note with dried fruit and a faint earthy note. The palate is diluted/thin withe lightly roasted wood, dried fruit, vanilla and a hint of cocoa. Tha finish is medium with light roasted wood, vanilla and raisins. Price to quality is pretty good but it's not a Caroni :-)"

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    7.1 / 10
    Review by: Kevin Sorensen 🇩🇰

    "Leider sehr nichtssagend. In der Nase noch Caroni, am Gaumen dann sehr gefällig, hintenraus leider wässrig und nichts. Schmeckt nach Cola-Rum."

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    6.9 / 10
    Review by: Leo Krüper

    "Zwischen den verkosteten Caronis mit Abstand der schwächste. Sehr leicht und viel zu wässrig. Da fehlt die Power und Schwere die man von vielen anderen Caronis gewöhnt ist. Zum Einstieg allerdings sicher in Ordnung."

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    7.5 / 10
    Review by: Beach-and-Rum 🏖️🌴
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    Details about this rum

    Country
    Distillery
    Bottler
    RumX ID
    RX1503
    ABV
    40%
    Vintage
    1996
    Made from
    Molasses
    Age
    20 years
    Bottle volume
    70cl
    Price range
    <250€
    Type of spirit
    Rum
    Mezan • Caroni 1996 &nbsp; 20yr &nbsp; 40% Trinidad

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    Ø Market value
    157€

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    About the Caroni distillery

    The Caroni distillery is located in Trinidad. Rums from Caroni have been reviewed 8,805 times with an average of 8.8/10.


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