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Caroni VSOC (RX159)

Introducing the VSOC rum from Trinidad's Caroni distillery, an exquisite selection bottled by Bristol Classic Rum. Distilled in 2003 from molasses using a Pot and Column Still and aged for 10 years, this rum boasts an ABV of 40%. Users have described its aroma as a delightful mix of tar, dried fruit, spice, woody, and medicinal notes. On the palate, it offers a complex blend of herbal, tar, vanilla, and dried fruit flavors. Overall, RumX community members find it an interesting, enjoyable, and slightly lighter option for Caroni enthusiasts, making it a perfect choice for a relaxed summer evening.

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What does this rum taste like?

The flavor profile of VSOC is based on 29 user reviews. We have compiled and summarized the community's tasting notes for you, to give you an impression of the aroma and taste of the rum:

Billed as a delightful entry-level Caroni, the "VSOC" rum is adored for its gentle profile. Despite its 40% ABV, the nose invites you with hints of rubber, tar, and dried fruits. It's light, yet its distinct smoky flavor and sherry cask finish manage to impress. While some quibble over its delicate body, others appreciate its lovable simplicity, especially on a relaxed summer evening.

Nosing impressions

Tar Dried fruit Spice Woody Medicinal Red wine Charred Grapes Barrel Complex

Taste impressions

Herbal Tar Vanilla Complex Dried fruit Medicinal Solvents Olive Prunes Diluted

Finish

Herbal Tea Vanilla Tar Toasted Astringent Smoky Sour cherry Soap Litschi

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How does the community rate this rum?

7.8 /1029 ratings

Community Rating

Already 29 registered users have rated and tested this rum, leaving an average rating of 7.8 out of 10. A total of users have marked this rum as their favorite (9+ points).

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8.4/10

„Tasted by a friend. Very good, I love Caroni! Didn't feel the sherry barrel aging. Too light.“


Aroma

Tar Spice

Taste

Tar Vanilla
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7.2/10

„This is a great example of why rum should not be watered down. Most of the profile is a mere ghost of what it could have been.“


Aroma

Tar Dried fruit Woody Roasted Vanilla

Taste

Tar Vanilla Dried fruit Herbal Thin
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8.0/10

„Top Einsteiger Caroni mit bestem PLV. Mit mehr % wäre das ein hammer Rum.“

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7.4/10

„Pleasantly surprised by a rather nice Caroni nose despite the low ABV - somewhat bolstered by the sherry finish I guess. The rest is basically a classic disappointing watered-down-low-ABV Caroni feel. Again somewhat supported by the finish, lifting this one above other 40% Bristols.“


Aroma

Sour Mineral Tar Dried fruit Charred

Taste

Mild Creamy Diluted Smoky Olive
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7.4/10

„is on par with the '98 Bristol Classic for me, and well above the Felicite. The woody, toasty notes from the oak/sherry barrel aging compensate well for the low ABV.“


Aroma

Dried fruit Tar Spice Oak

Taste

Tar Prunes Chocolate Malt Clove
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8.0/10

„Just the thing for a relaxing summer evening! Tomorrow I can also fight again with the heavy guys. But today it's the turn of a lightweight. Is really fun! 🤗“

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8.3/10

„A relatively simple but very effective caroni!“


Aroma

Tar Woody

Taste

Medicinal Dried fruit Cinnamon Tar Vanilla
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7.8/10

„Really good, if it should be a straightforward Caroni. 🥃“


Aroma

Tar Woody Spice Dried fruit

Taste

Mild Clove Cinnamon Vanilla Herbal
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7.9/10

„Not the best Caroni i ever tried but still a good one. Very gentle at 40%.“

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6.9/10

„The nose with some rubber, tar and dried fruit was actually quite inviting, but in the mouth the first thing you think of is watered down and the finish is really just tea. The same rum would be interesting with higher alc. Content interesting.“


Aroma

Rubber Tar Dried fruit Red wine

Taste

Diluted Prunes Tar Olive Malt
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9.0/10

„Just the smoke component makes this rum stand out from the crowd, both aromatically and taste,very interesting“


Aroma

Smoky Charred Grapes Medicinal Barrel

Taste

Complex Medicinal Herbal Solvents
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8.0/10

„A little thin, but tasty has not bad! Reminiscent of the 98 vintage!“

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7.4/10

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What are the key data of the rum?

Country
Distillery
ID
RX159
ABV
40%
Vintage
2003
Made from
Molasses
Distillation
Pot and Column Still
Age
10 years
Bottle volume
70cl
Price range
Under 250€
Category
Rum

Is this rum rather collected or consumed?

The RumX community has already added 57 bottles to their collections:

40

closed

10

opened

7

emptied

29.8%

Open rate

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About the Caroni distillery

The distillery Caroni is located in Trinidad. Rums from Caroni have been reviewed 5,285 times with an average of 8.8/10.


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