La Maison & Velier Caroni Navy Rum 100th Anniversary „Replica“ HTR 2000

Magnificent!On the nose tar, barrel and lightly cherry and vanilla. In the mouth an explosion of perfectly balanced sensations. Still tar, barrel and followed by toastiness and chocolate with a mix of spices.Intense finish that lingers until the next day.In my small way, one of the best rums I have tasted. I assigned 94 because there are too many great rums that I have never tasted and may never taste.

A Caroni that we still sometimes manage to find in stores and that has not (yet) taken the elevator. A fantastic nose, one immediately smells the scents of machine shop and immediately after tropical fruits and a kind of black cherry.The palate attacks hard on diesel and rubber, but without ever being disturbing. A depth and a width of flavors amazing. A great success, but on the rougher side than the Caroni 21 or the Tresspassers of 96.

I need to start by just saying that I really like this rum. It is a ‘Caroni-light’, and I think some people knock it for that - but seriously, a ‘Caroni-light’ is still a great thing. In fact, I think this will appeal to a lot of people more than a Caroni turned up to 11. This rum is way more light on the nose than you’d expect but still heavy on tar and rubber, with some sweetness, fruit, wood and soft spice. On the palate it reminds me of being a kid chewing my leather baseball glove straps in the infield (in the best kind of way). There is some fruit and sweetness on the palate and the rum is medium light in intensity but still high on complexity. This is incredibly drinkable without being ‘weak’. If you re-labeled this a rum without mention of Caroni I think it would climb a few points in rating, but as it is it will forever be destined to compete against its superstar big brothers. Sign me up for this gem any day though.

A great nose with typical Caroni notes of tar, rubber and leather. Enriched with cherry and mocha. These dirty notes can be found on the palate. However, perfectly balanced and not too heavy. There is also licorice, orange and pepper. Long and pleasant finish. Great rum.

Edit: Now that I've had a few Caronis in the jar, I still think it's the best and cheapest still available. A classic that I simply have to adjust upwards a little! The tropical one beats many a continental one, which are more than overrated and extremely overpriced. For my Caroni horizon, which is still a little limited, a very fine piece. Compared to the Doris, it's a lot dirtier, but I still find it very balanced and round. The only negative point for me is that I don't think it lasts very long, otherwise it would probably have scored a 9 for me.

Absolutely heavenly nose - dark, toasty and intense. Very well integrated alcohol on the palate. Creamy and intense. Makes really fun!

A really really nice caroni and full of flavors! The thing I like most about this rum is that all the flavors alternate and I keep a great balance! A very underrated bottle in my opinion!

Beautiful Caroni nose. Rather dirty, lots of gasoline and gunpowder. Exotic fruits and lime balance with freshness. Of course a bit less intense than its full proof brethren.Crisp and warm in the mouth. No fruit at all, but caramel.Gasoline and spice in the finish.Great drinkable Caroni that has everything a Caroni should have. I like the gasoline notes the best.⛽️⛽️⛽️PLV these days (01/23) a doozy.

Well, what else can I say about this Caroni classic? The quality and taste are beyond question. Ok, it could have had a bit more oomph for my taste. But that's what the 21 is for. So: a worthy rum for the end of the year, absolutely appropriate for the occasion.

One of the best caroni I've ever had. Nicely smoky (more like beech smoke) and round. Not too strong after worn rubber tires like most. Beautifully complex. The alcohol is very nicely integrated.

A caroni with freshness notes (eucalyptus, menthol), slightly liquorice and camphor. The empyreumatic side is well present but does not take hold of the whole. The alcohol is very well integrated and the length is superb.

After 2 years, an update on the tasting, Now I find the Caroni really tasty. Not too dirty, but not boring either. Great entry-level Caroni in the cask strength class. I'd love more of it.

The Caroni Navy Rum knows how to impress with its aroma. The nose immediately reveals pleasant fruity notes, which lead to herbal spices, wood, tar and caramel. A great sweetness immediately emerges in the mouth. Tropical fruits, orange peel and herbs (mint, tea) as well as a woody spiciness can be heard. Olive and thyme are in the background and a pleasant caramel note resonates. The long finish is herbal, spicy and orange peel, wood and tea reappear. What was described as tar on the nose develops into incense and leather. Easy to drink and great spice with herbs set the tone here. Highly recommended.

And yet another Caroni. The third and last one for today. Thanks Oliver for this. Definitely has nice Caroni notes. Wood, spice, barrel, leather, some tropical fruit and licorice. Caroni simply top.

Just delicious. A great classic 😍