Whisky Krüger Caroni Bürgermeister Rum HTR 1997 18yr 63,8%
The Bürgermeister Rum HTR, bottled by Whisky Krüger from Caroni Distillery in Trinidad, offers a unique sensory experience. Distilled in 1997 and aged for 18 years, this high-ABV (63.8%) rum captivates with its complex profile. On the nose, expect intense notes of tar, varnish, polish, and burnt sugar. The palate reveals layers of tar, caramel, raisins, and warmth, delivering a rich and balanced taste. Users highlight its subtle fruit undertones and oily mouthfeel, describing it as both musty and slightly medicinal. Despite the high proof, the alcohol is well-integrated, leading to a long, warm finish. The Bürgermeister Rum HTR is a standout Caroni, offering a remarkable blend of traditional and exotic flavors, perfect for connoisseurs seeking something truly intriguing. Limited release with only 96 bottles available.
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The Bürgermeister Rum HTR is an exceptional 1997 Caroni with a complex nose of wood, cherry, and caramel. Its palate is oily, balanced, with hints of tar and dried fruit. The finish is long, warm, and slightly smoky.
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RX2158
63,8%
1997
HTR
Molasses
18 years
96
70cl
Above 250€
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The Caroni distillery is located in Trinidad. Rums from Caroni have been reviewed 6,732 times with an average of 8.8/10.
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Aussierumfan
2 February 2024
“A wonderful Caroni!! I havnt tried enough of them to be able to compare vintages but this is a great 1997. Smells wonderfully musty and has a lovely mouthfeel. I gave it some time to settle, I can detect oily petrol, along with fruits in the background. Hints of Glue as well? I managed to buy one of these origional 50ml sample bottles on rum auctioneer a year or so back. Well worth trying if you can get your hands on it, I don't see it around much online.”
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TheRhumhoe
1 June 2024
“A superb Caroni in every way. The nose has great depth and a broad aromatic spectrum: terpenic notes come first (petrol, tar, rubber, polish, smoky notes), followed by fruit (exotic, raisin), toasted wood and spices (vanilla, pepper), as well as a touch of caramel and burnt sugar. The whole is well-balanced, intense and elegant. The attack on the palate is equally striking. Burnt sugar, caramel and toffee compete for dominance with the dirty notes of a car garage. The rum is warm, oily, intense and complex. The exotic fruit is still present, as are spices (chili, vanilla), wood, leather and a rather bewitching medicinal edge. The alcohol is perfectly integrated. The finish extends the pleasure to infinity. Tannins dry out the palate, which retains the oil, fruit, wood, spice and smoke aromas. Caramel, burnt sugar and toffee add sweetness to a finish of rare intensity. An excellent Caroni, the standard-bearer of its vintage.”
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Joachim Guger
12 October 2023
“Dust-dry on the nose. Lacquer, polish, dirty caroni notes (petrol), pencil and a hint of fruit (raisin, ripe mango). Outstanding! 😍 With a little breathing, it becomes rounder and the fruit becomes more present. Great mouthfeel. Burnt caramel. Hardly dirty. And then a wonderful finish. Great 1997 Caroni. Very close to my reference RX358. Excellent and different from a fully tropically matured Caroni. Both can be very good 😀😀😀😀 Thanks to Bonn for this great sample.”
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