Velier Caroni 30th Release Heavy Trinidad Rum HTR

A robust Caroni release, showcasing intense rubber and tar notes, balanced by oak and subtle sweetness, with exceptional complexity and superb alcohol integration.

9.2  / 10  (33 reviews)

Rich, complex Caroni with intense tar, rubber notes.

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    How does this rum taste?

    • Perfect alcohol integration
    • Remarkable complexity
    • Balanced sweetness

    The 30th Release Heavy Trinidad Rum HTR, distilled at the iconic Caroni distillery and bottled by Velier, is a rich and complex offering aged for 17 years. Crafted in 1996 and bottled at a potent 63% ABV, this limited edition rum of only 613 bottles captures the essence of Caroni’s distinct profile. Aromas of tar, rubber, and vanilla greet the nose, leading to a palate dominated by rubber, tar, and oak, with smoky undertones. Well-balanced with a hint of sweetness, this expression is praised for its perfect alcohol integration and long, warm finish. A truly remarkable Trinidadian rum that reflects the deep character and complexity favored by enthusiasts.

    Aroma

    Rubber Tar Vanilla Dark chocolate

    Taste

    Rubber Tar Intense Oak

    How is this rum rated?

    9.2  / 10  (33 reviews)
    Top 4% Trinidad
    Top 7% Caroni

    "Epic Velier Caroni Tasting 2023: Beautiful Caroni with the classic sweetness of the '96 vintage. Relatively dry on the palate, the tannins dry out the mouth directly and prepare the ground for tar and rubber, wood, pepper, aniseed and coffee as well as the obligatory heavy 96 caramel sweetness. The alcohol content is also noticeable and provides some fire. All in all, a strong but nevertheless well-rounded profile and a worthy 96 Caroni that grows on me a little more with every new tasting. A great release."

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    9.2 / 10
    Review by: Jakob

    "One of the more balanced and „sweeter“ bottling compared to some of his Velier brothers. Amazing stuff. Cheers to Jakob for the sample 🙂"

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    9.0 / 10
    Review by: DomM

    "Extremely palatable caroni and atypically little smoky and rather very spicy. Definitely a lot of fun! 💯👌😍 I wouldn't blindly classify it as caroni, it's almost too mild and not as dirty, smoky as we know it. But definitely extremely tasty! By the way, it was a bottlekill on site 😃"

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    9.0 / 10
    Review by: crazyforgoodbooze

    "Excellenter Caroni mit klassischen nicht übertriebenen Aromen. Fast schon ein angenehmer Abend-Sipper"

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    9.0 / 10
    Review by: Thunderbird
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    Details about this rum

    Country
    Distillery
    Bottler
    RumX ID
    RX1573
    ABV
    63%
    Vintage
    1996
    Mark
    HTR
    Made from
    Molasses
    Age
    17 years
    No. of bottles
    613
    Bottle volume
    70cl
    Price range
    250€+
    Type of spirit
    Rum
    Velier • Caroni 1996   17yr   63% 30th Release Heavy Trinidad Rum HTR

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    Open rate
    11%
    Ø Market value
    1,218€

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    About the Caroni distillery

    The Caroni distillery is located in Trinidad. Rums from Caroni have been reviewed 8,824 times with an average of 8.8/10.

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