Bristol Caroni HTR 1997 22yr 56,4%

Bold, smoky, complex Caroni rum profile.

This Caroni HTR rum offers a smoky, complex profile with tar and oak notes, enhanced by its 22-year aging.



How does this rum taste?

  • Complex smoky aroma
  • Intense tar flavors
  • Long aging

HTR Rum from the Caroni distillery in Trinidad is a well-respected expression selected by Bristol Classic Rum. Distilled in 1997 and aged for 22 years, this rum boasts a robust 56.4% ABV. Users frequently note its powerful smoky aroma complemented by hints of caramel, vanilla, and orange. The palate showcases prominent smoky and tar-like flavors, balanced with dryness and oak. Despite its complex profile, some suggest adding water to temper its potency. Overall, the rich, bold flavors and long aging make it a compelling choice for Caroni aficionados.

Most frequently mentioned flavors

Aroma

Smoky Caramel Vanilla Solvents

Taste

Smoky Tar Oak Caramel

Finish

Smoky Woody Spice Sweet

How is this rum rated?

8.5/10
39 reviews
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9.0/10

"This is yet another release of the 1997 Caroni and it has just gotten better with even more aging. A nice Trinidad and Tobago blend that shines beside the other 1997 releases. You may want to add a drop or two of water if you think it bites too much or you just leave it to rest for 15-30 minutes. A wonderful nose transferring into a full bodied complex rum with a long warm finish. "

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8.6/10

"My dry January lasted four and a half days but I just couldn’t refuse to sample this Caroni 😂 Lovely dirty nose, more fruity taste wise. A very good Caroni!"

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8.7/10

"On the nose solvents and cherry, some vanilla. In taste more woody and citrusy than the Replica, only other Caroni I had. Somehow less interesting than the other one, less complex, although I do enjoy a more bitter profile."

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8.3/10

"Always a nice experience to discover a Caroni. This one is at first quite light on the nose, rather sweet. Then we feel that it rises in power with smoked notes. In the mouth, it is first sweet and caramelized then it becomes heavier and thicker. Solvents, tar, burnt arrive to mark the Caroni territory.Sympathetic tasting :)"

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Details about this rum

Country
Distillery
RumX ID
RX1514
ABV
56,4%
Vintage
1997
Mark
HTR
Made from
Molasses
Age
22 years
Bottle volume
70cl
Price range
250€+
Type of spirit
Rum
Bristol Classic Rum • Caroni 1997   22yr   56,4% HTR

How is the price of this rum developing?

Ø Market value
303€

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About the Caroni distillery

The Caroni distillery is located in Trinidad. Rums from Caroni have been reviewed 7,478 times with an average of 8.8/10.


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