Velier Caroni 31st Release High Proof Heavy Trinidad Rum HTR

Rich, oily Caroni; balanced sipping delight.

A complex Caroni rum with oak, leather, vanilla aromas, and chocolate and burnt flavors. Rich and oily texture; a smooth, balanced sipping experience.

8.9/10 40 reviews

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    How does this rum taste?

    Rich, complex aroma profile
    Smooth, oily texture
    Balanced sipping experience

    The 31st Release High Proof Heavy Trinidad Rum HTR, crafted at the Caroni distillery and bottled by Velier, is a noteworthy selection for rum enthusiasts. Distilled in 1996 from molasses and aged for 17 years, this limited edition embodies a complex fusion of aromas including oak, leather, and vanilla, with flavors of chocolate and burnt notes enriched by licorice. With a robust 55% ABV, this rum offers an oily yet balanced mouthfeel, accented by earthy and subtle fruity undertones, delivering a Caroni essence that is simultaneously rich and gentle. Its finish lingers with wood, spice, and menthol nuances, appealing to those seeking a refined sipping experience. 3910 bottles are available, highlighting its exclusive nature, making it a collectible item for connoisseurs.

    Aroma

    Oak Leather Tar Vanilla

    Taste

    Dark chocolate Tar Burnt Vanilla

    How is this rum rated?

    8.9/10 40 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.

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    8.8 /10
    Review by: crazyforgoodbooze

     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.

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    9.0 /10
    Review by: Kevin Sorensen 🇩🇰

     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.

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    8.7 /10
    Review by: TheRhumhoe

     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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    8.8 /10
    Review by: DomM
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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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    Ø Market value
    966€

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    About the Caroni distillery

    The Caroni distillery is located in Trinidad. Rums from Caroni have been reviewed 8,839 times with an average of 8.8/10.

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