Velier Caroni 31st Release High Proof Heavy Trinidad Rum HTR

Oily, balanced Caroni sipper

Complex tar and chocolate
Classic Caroni mouthfeel
Oily, rich texture
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According to buyers, this rum offers tar, dark chocolate, and leather with a round, oily mouthfeel. It's recommended for those seeking a unique, classic Caroni sipping experience.

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    How does this rum taste?

    The Caroni 31st Release High Proof Heavy Trinidad Rum stands out to reviewers for its signature tar and chocolate notes, with many highlighting a wonderfully oily, balanced texture and subtle sweetness. Fans savor it slowly, appreciating the leathery and spicy character alongside classic Caroni depth. A community-favorite sipping experience, it's worth exploring if you value a rum that's rugged yet refined, with a loyal following on RumX.

    Aroma

    Tar Oak Leather Vanilla

    Taste

    Tar Dark chocolate Vanilla Licorice

    How is this rum rated?

    8.9/10 41 reviews
    Top 16% Trinidad
    Top 29% Caroni

    one of the few typical caronis that I actually like, metallic, spicy, heavy and dirty. not as exaggerated only after rust and metal as other today's bottlings but really still nicely balanced and oily.

    14.08.2015 A nice evening out with friends from Copenhagen and Malmö. Notes Dark in colour. Nose Intense, wood, light smoke, caramel, light tar, orange, rubber. Palate Oily, wood, tannins, light mint, faint smoke, dried fruit, tar, rubber, faint caramel. Finish Very long, wood, tannins, roasted, raisin, citrus, light tar and rubber.

    A Caroni with a full but discreet profile on the nose, rather greedy and turned towards tar, oak, leather and menthol before red fruits and citrus fruits appear. The typical Caroni taste is repeated on the palate, but much sweeter and chocolatier. The whole is oily and round, but lacks the aroma and power of other Caroni. The finish is moderately long, falling short of expectations in terms of taste. Aromas of leather, licorice and menthol mingle with spicy, caramelized, tobacco and chocolate notes, but the whole struggles to stay on the palate and convince. A subtle Caroni that needs a few more degrees to be more expressive.

    Nicely balanced. Chocolate, creamy cappuccino, Leder and a pleasant level of dirt. Not very heavy on the fruity side. This is an excellent „sipping Caroni“ - very nice texture.

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    Details about this rum

    Country
    Distillery
    Bottler
    RumX ID
    RX2222
    ABV
    55%
    Vintage
    1996
    Mark
    HTR
    Made from
    Molasses
    Age
    17 years
    No. of bottles
    3,910
    Bottle volume
    70cl
    Price range
    250€+
    Type of spirit
    Rum
    Velier • Caroni 1996   17yr   55% 31st Release High Proof Heavy Trinidad Rum HTR

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    About the Caroni distillery

    The Caroni distillery is located in Trinidad. Rums from Caroni have been reviewed 9,013 times with an average of 8.8/10.

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