Mezan Caroni Trinidad
Light Caroni rum; lacking expected depth, easy-drinking.
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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.
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About the Caroni distillery
The Caroni distillery is located in Trinidad. Rums from Caroni have been reviewed 8,982 times with an average of 8.8/10.
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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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Tasted at the Catawiki stand at the Village in Nuremberg. For the price at the stand, something you can try, but unfortunately really only a sniff of the potential of the 1996 vintage. A lot of what you would expect from a rum, but - given the dilution - of course not what you would expect from a Caroni. But still a good rum.
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 :-)