Velier Caroni Heavy Trinidad Rum HTR 1974 34yr 66,1%

Iconic Caroni: intense, complex, and elegantly balanced.

This limited edition Caroni rum is intense, with notes of tar, rubber, and wood. It's a complex, evolving experience with a long, elegant finish.

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    How does this rum taste?

    • Aromatic complexity and depth
    • Elegant, long-lasting finish
    • Distinctive Caroni character

    The "Heavy Trinidad Rum HTR," distilled in 1974 and aged for 34 years at Trinidad's Caroni distillery, is a remarkable cask strength release bottled by Velier at 66.1% ABV. Known for its robust character, this limited edition of 1,959 bottles offers an intense aromatic profile featuring tar, varnish, and rubber. Its taste combines heavy rubber, leather, and an intense woodiness, evoking an iconic Caroni experience. Users appreciate the rum's complex, evolving nature, likening it to "liquid history" with a mix of heavy, dirty Caroni notes, balanced by an unexpected elegance and a lingering finish. Perfect for collectors and enthusiasts who value depth and history in their rum.

    Most frequently mentioned flavors

    Aroma

    Tar Bicycle tube Rubber Varnish

    Taste

    Rubber Tar Woody Caramel

    Finish

    Tar Woody Rubber Spice

    How is this rum rated?

    9.4/10
    37 reviews

    Top 1%

    Trinidad

    Top 2%

    Caroni

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    9.5/10

    "Epic Velier Caroni Tasting 2023: A kind of quintessence of the Caroni profile - tar, rubber, wood. Still pure dirt on the nose, with a subtle sweetness on the palate. Aromatic power in its most elegant form - the rum plays at the highest level in the nose and mouth, beating various other top shots in a blind comparison and therefore ranking among the best releases ever from Trinidad. Impressive."

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    9.1/10

    "Caroni essence and fluid story! But lacks depth and complexity. Is this really an HTR? 😏"

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    9.6/10

    "A rum tasted in Paris, late in the evening, then, more seriously, in Cologne. A full Caroni nose, but without excess. Dried herbs, tarragon, machine fat, butter and the rubber of masks and flippers, reminiscent of family vacations by the sea. A fabulous nose that makes you want to stay for ever, without even tasting it. The first palate gives a sensation of freshness, young wood and even fleeting candy. Then it evolves into a more classic Caroni with a mechanical workshop feel dominated by machine grease. Then the floral, vegetal and almost floral side returns in full force. Exceptional evolution on the palate! A long, elegant finish rounds off this incredible experience. The empty glass exhales mint and dried herbs to complement the mechanical workshop."

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    9.5/10

    "34 years in the tropics can all be felt!An iconic rum where there are all the distinctive notes of carones!It needs a long time to open up but turns out to be sublime!"

    Details about this rum

    Country
    Distillery
    Bottler
    RumX ID
    RX1882
    ABV
    66,1%
    Vintage
    1974
    Mark
    HTR
    Made from
    Molasses
    Age
    34 years
    No. of bottles
    1,959
    Bottle volume
    70cl
    Price range
    250€+
    Type of spirit
    Rum
    Velier • Caroni 1974   34yr   66,1% Heavy Trinidad Rum HTR

    How is the price of this rum developing?

    Ø Market value
    3,754€

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    Open rate
    7%

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    About the Caroni distillery

    The Caroni distillery is located in Trinidad. Rums from Caroni have been reviewed 7,808 times with an average of 8.8/10.


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