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Caroni Selection Sansibar HTR (RX1618)

238 EUR

Ø Market Value

Very good 288 bottles Under 250€

Introducing the Selection Sansibar HTR, a unique and limited release from the renowned Caroni distillery in Trinidad. Distilled in 1997 and aged for 18 years, this molasses-based rum offers an exquisite combination of flavors for rum enthusiasts. With an ABV of 51.9%, this special edition comprises only 288 bottles. Many users appreciate its metallic, tar, fruity, and woody aroma, while on the palate, it offers a delightful mix of rubber, tar, woody, pineapple, and fruity notes. According to our RumX community members, this easy-sipping Caroni offers a memorable experience with its rich flavors and attractive appeal.

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What does this rum taste like?

The flavor profile of Selection Sansibar HTR is based on 14 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:

Nosing impressions

Metallic Tar Fruity Woody Rubber Molasses Passion fruit Caramelized

Taste impressions

Rubber Tar Woody Pineapple Fruity Tropical fruit Dark chocolate Toasted Metallic

Finish

Tar Meaty

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How does the community rate this rum?

8.5 /1014 ratings

Community Rating

Already 14 registered users have rated and tested this rum, leaving an average rating of 8.5 out of 10. A total of users have marked this rum as their favorite (9+ points).

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9.0/10

„C’est très bien fait. Après une longue aération, on retrouve tous les marqueurs qui font aimer un caroni. C’est un régal. Avec une belle longueur.“


Aroma

Metallic Tar Fruity Woody Rubber

Taste

Rubber Tar Woody Pineapple Fruity
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7.8/10

„Easy sipping Caroni.“

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8.8/10

„1er nez sur le métallique et le caoutchouc puis viens la suite, c'est rond et attirant. L'attaque est douce et chaude mais ne manque pourtant pas de saveurs et d'intensité, une compote de fruit et de caoutchouc onctueuse comme un chocolat chaud ♨ C'est très agréable.“


Aroma

Metallic Rubber Tar Molasses Passion fruit

Taste

Tropical fruit Rubber Tar Woody Dark chocolate

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What are the key data of the rum?

Country
Distillery
Bottler
ID
RX1618
ABV
51,9%
Vintage
1997
Cask number
#861
Mark
HTR
Made from
Molasses
Age
18 years
No. of bottles
288
Bottle volume
70cl
Price range
Under 250€
Category
Rum

Is this rum rather collected or consumed?

The RumX community has already added 12 bottles to their collections:

11

closed

0

opened

1

emptied

8.3%

Open rate

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About the Caroni distillery

The distillery Caroni is located in Trinidad. Rums from Caroni have been reviewed 5,242 times with an average of 8.8/10.


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