CoR Caroni Impressions (Selected by Steffen Mayer)

This 1998 Caroni rum delivers rich vanilla and woody notes with a unique tar essence and whisky finish, appealing to collectors despite its high price.

8.7  / 10  (49 reviews)

Complex Caroni with vanilla and tar nuances.

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    How does this rum taste?

    • Complex aromatic profile
    • Rich vanilla flavors
    • Well-integrated alcohol

    Impressions (Selected by Steffen Mayer)" is a distinguished rum crafted at Trinidad's Caroni distillery, bottled by The Colours of Rum. Distilled in 1998 and aged 25 years, it offers a rich ABV of 60.1%. With a nose of vanilla, sweet rubber, and tar, its palate blends vanilla, round woody notes, and caramelized flavors. Limited to just 120 bottles, this Caroni release charms with a complex, aromatic profile, enhanced by workshop aromas and a touch of whisky influence. While many commend its depth and elegant sweetness, a few find it lacks the typical Caroni edginess. Priced for collectors, it's viewed as a premium choice rather than a budget-friendly option.

    Aroma

    Rubber Sweet Vanilla Tar

    Taste

    Vanilla Rubber Woody Round

    How is this rum rated?

    8.7  / 10  (49 reviews)
    Top 26% Trinidad

    "Excellent 1998 with great sweetness and nice spice."

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    8.9 / 10
    Review by: Oliver

    "Plenty of sweet notes of vanilla and toffee on the nose, some wood, plus subtle citrusy orange aromas and slight hints of typical dirty tar notes. Very well integrated alcohol. Mouth-filling and powerful on the palate with tar, roasted wood, without becoming too "dirty". In addition, cool menthol and gum notes, slightly earthy-peaty, subtle allspice, and again elegant sweetness of toffee and vanilla, which are, however, significantly less present than in the nose. The finish is pleasantly long-lasting with wood, tar and toffee sweetness. Again light smoke and earthy notes. One of the really good 1998 Caronis, a very successful selection."

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    8.8 / 10
    Review by: Jakob

    "A rum tasted at the WLP. Aromatic depth with a balance between machine shop and fruit on the nose. I spend a good while sniffing this rum, a very good sign for what's to come... An initial taste of unpeated whisky, followed by notes of Caroni and fruit. The whisky is still present on the finish. As much as I found the nose inspiring, I'm a little disappointed by the rather pronounced whisky aromas on the palate. However, this is a top-class distillate, no doubt about it. Edit - Reading other tasters' comments, I wonder if there wasn't a little contamination in my glass."

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    8.8 / 10
    Review by: cigares

    "Very round and elegant 98 Caroni. Quite sweet with roasted nuts and milk chocolate on the palate. Very nice and enjoyable. Won‘t hit the mark if you are looking for dirty notes, however."

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    8.7 / 10
    Review by: DomM
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    Details about this rum

    Country
    Distillery
    RumX ID
    RX17347
    ABV
    60,1%
    Vintage
    1998
    Bottled
    2023
    Made from
    Molasses
    Age
    25 years
    No. of bottles
    120
    Bottle volume
    70cl
    Price range
    250€+
    Type of spirit
    Rum
    The Colours of Rum • Caroni 1998   25yr   60,1% Impressions (Selected by Steffen Mayer)

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    1,695€

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    About the Caroni distillery

    The Caroni distillery is located in Trinidad. Rums from Caroni have been reviewed 8,783 times with an average of 8.8/10.


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