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Bristol Caroni HTR 1997 22yr 56,4%

“Rich, bold Caroni with a balance of fruity and smoky notes.”

The HTR Caroni 1997, a 22-year-old rum distilled at the Caroni distillery in Trinidad and bottled by Bristol Classic Rum, boasts a substantial 56.4% ABV. This rum, made from molasses, is known for its smoky, caramel, and vanilla aroma and flavors of tar, oak, caramel, and fruit. Users delight in its full-bodied complexity and warming finish, while some suggest adding a drop of water or allowing it to rest for optimal enjoyment. With its unique and satisfying taste, the HTR Caroni 1997 has garnered positive reviews for its diverse tasting notes and captivating Caroni character.

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How does this rum taste?

Robust Caroni with a dirty, oily nose that blooms into a fruity, complex palette with smoky undertones and hints of red berries. While bold and full-bodied, some may find the finish shorter than desired. Best enjoyed with a drop of water or rested.

Most frequently mentioned flavors

Aroma

Smoky Caramel Vanilla Solvents Orange Rubber

Taste

Smoky Tar Dry Oak Caramel Fruity

Finish

Smoky Woody Spice Sweet Solvents Espresso

Community reviews

8.5/1030 ratings
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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.”

Aroma

Caramel Oak Orange Citrus Vanilla

Taste

Oak Caramel Orange Fruity FullBodied
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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.”

Aroma

Solvents Rubber Vanilla Caramel Cherry

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What are the key facts 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
Above 250€
Type of spirit
Rum

What is the price trend for this rum?

281 €
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About the Caroni distillery

The Caroni distillery is located in Trinidad. Rums from Caroni have been reviewed 6,115 times with an average of 8.8/10.


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