Velier Caroni Paradise #6 (Guyana Stock) Heavy Trinidad Rum 1996
Widely praised as one of the best Velier Caronis ever: massively complex nose, balanced tar and fruits, long elegant finish and superb alcohol integration at full proof.
Seasoned Caroni fans and high-ABV lovers seeking a rare, benchmark bottling with deep tar, tobacco and yellow-fruit complexity to dissect over long, patient sessions.
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Top-tier Caroni, pure perfection vibes
If you already enjoy classic 1996 Caroni and want the dial turned to maximum depth and balance, this is the reference point many RumX members now measure other Caronis against.
Beginners, those sensitive to 60%+ ABV, or budget‑minded drinkers who prefer soft, sweet, easygoing rums over intense, oily and mechanical profiles.
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About the Caroni distillery
The Caroni distillery is located in Trinidad. Rums from Caroni have been reviewed 9,768 times with an average of 8.8/10.
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Epic Velier Caroni Tasting 2023: Together with cask #5613, the best Caroni ever for me. A little more subtle on the nose, with the full aroma package of the Guyana Stock HTR Caronis on the palate: vanilla, caramel, oak, fresh mint, dried tropical fruits, plus the dirty HTR aromas. You can't get much more than that. The ultimate in tasting and therefore for me the absolute top of the Caroni Veliers.
Egg, what an awesome piece, now the new best rated rum on my part :-) The nose has great Caroni notes, tar, rubber and tobacco. On the palate also typical Caroni, tobacco, tar and very intense. Thanks Mitch for getting me this absolute highlight. Let's see which rum cracks the 10.0 ;-)
Eerily complex nose (2nd among all Caronis tasted) and perfection emerges on the palate. It's all there: outstanding Caroni DNA and pure elegance. On the palate, my number 1 from the entire Velier Caroni range.
Exceptional rum, but I liked #5613 a little better. But we are talking about absolute top class here, which probably also depends on the form of the day.