Velier Caroni Paradise #5
Elegant Caroni rum, rich and balanced.
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Paradise #5 from Trinidad's Caroni distillery is a coveted limited release, aged for 20 years and bottled by Velier at cask strength with a robust 67.5% ABV. Revered by enthusiasts, it's characterized by complex aromas of caramel and chocolate, and flavors of cappuccino and licorice. Users commend its balanced yet bold profile, less "dirty" than typical Caronis, with profile notes transitioning to elegant mint and eucalyptus. The rum’s rich, creamy texture and persistent finish elevate it, though some miss the traditional edgy, tarry trademarks of Caroni rums. With only 243 bottles available, it's a bold statement of expert craftsmanship that delights connoisseur Palates on RumX, a trusted review hub and marketplace.
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About the Caroni distillery
The Caroni distillery is located in Trinidad. Rums from Caroni have been reviewed 8,982 times with an average of 8.8/10.
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Epic Velier Caroni Tasting 2023: Almost Demerara-like on the nose - oak, caramel, subtle vanilla. On the palate with recognizable barrel influence, well-balanced bitterness. Alcohol very well integrated. Slightly less menthol than other representatives of the vintage. Beautiful complexity.
Wow! The first smell already gives you an idea of what to expect here: Absolute Caroni top class! Intense, spicy and caramelly. The blind tasting reminds me of a Demerara rum (similar to CBH 1998). Caroni comes to perfection on the palate. Lots of wood (but not too much), creaminess and an endless, pleasant finish. An absolute 2000 reference!
My 1000th tasting... something special was needed. And this Caroni is perfect 🤩 I am really thrilled. Pure pleasure from the nose to the finish... I'm really thrilled. Not so classically dirty with dark, sweet berries, but an elegance that is beguiling!
The Paradise competes against the Velier 2000 High Proof (RX5769). The Paradise comes across less dirty on the nose than the High Proof. I also got tropical fruits, cake batter, vanilla, caramel. The palate is also very balanced, with tropical fruit, rubber, workshop, cappuccino, barrel. I'm a bit torn. With Caronis, I just want the dirty workshop notes and the rough edges. It's almost a little too round for me...