Isla del Ron Caroni 1989

This complex 1989 Caroni Rum from Trinidad has a sweet vanilla nose with fruity, metallic, and licorice notes. Users find its alcohol profile pronounced yet balanced, with a distinctive spicy finish.

6.9  / 10  (11 reviews)

Sweet yet spicy, a unique Caroni experience.

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    How does this rum taste?

    • Rich vanilla aroma
    • Distinctive spicy finish
    • Unique aged profile

    The 1989 Trinidad Caroni Rum, selected by Isla del Ron, carries a rich history with its 27 years of aging. Distilled from molasses and featuring a high ABV of 52.5%, this limited release offers only 152 bottles. The nose reveals vanilla and fruity notes with woody undertones, while the taste highlights fruity, metallic, and licorice hints with a light tarry finish. Users appreciate its balanced, warm complexity but report prominent alcohol presence and a somewhat atypical Caroni profile. With its combination of aromatic sweetness and distinctive spice, it provides a unique tasting experience for dedicated rum enthusiasts, although opinions vary on its traditional Caroni resemblance.

    Aroma

    Vanilla Fruity Woody Green fruits

    Taste

    Fruity Metallic Licorice Light

    How is this rum rated?

    6.9  / 10  (11 reviews)

    "Very lovely and sweet Caroni. Unfortunately, the alcohol is not well integrated."

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    6.7 / 10
    Review by: Oliver

    "Alcohol is not well integrated. Untypical Caroni."

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    6.9 / 10
    Review by: Johannes

    "Nose is rather flat… is this the one with sherry finish..?! 🤔Taste is dominating sweet… some wood… alcohol not perfectly integrated. I don’t get Caroni associations here tbh."

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    6.8 / 10
    Review by: DomM

    "In the nose green apple, but not so tangy fresh but rather quince. A slight soapiness. Metallic. Slightly cookie dough. And vanilla with a hint of lemon balm. Strong attack on the palate, a wave of flavors you can't keep up with. And then it's all over again. Spicy sweet, licorice. Lovage remains. Balanced overall."

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    7.7 / 10
    Review by: Frank
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    Details about this rum

    Country
    Distillery
    RumX ID
    RX1872
    ABV
    52,5%
    Vintage
    1989
    Cask number
    #IdR 015
    Made from
    Molasses
    Age
    27 years
    No. of bottles
    152
    Bottle volume
    70cl
    Price range
    <250€
    Type of spirit
    Rum
    Isla del Ron • Caroni 1989 &nbsp; 27yr &nbsp; 52,5% 1989

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    The RumX community has already added 16 bottles to their collections:

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    Open rate
    31%
    Ø Market value
    215€

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    About the Caroni distillery

    The Caroni distillery is located in Trinidad. Rums from Caroni have been reviewed 8,824 times with an average of 8.8/10.

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