Velier Caroni 31st Release High Proof Heavy Trinidad Rum HTR 1996 17yr 55%
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.
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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.
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About the Caroni distillery
The Caroni distillery is located in Trinidad. Rums from Caroni have been reviewed 7,737 times with an average of 8.8/10.
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crazyforgoodbooze
Dec 21, 2023
"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."
Kevin Sorensen 🇩🇰
Feb 22, 2024
"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."
TheRhumhoe
Sep 19, 2022
"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."
DomM
Jul 3, 2023
"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."