HTR

Inviting aroma but a diluted Caroni expression.

Intriguing tobacco and oak aromas
17-year aged complexity
Authentic Caroni character hints
RumX community voice

HTR presents an inviting aroma of tobacco, vanilla, and oak, yet its flavor falls short, tending to be watered down. Our RumX community sees it as an interesting, if diluted, example of Caroni style that may intrigue adventurous sippers.

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Details about this rum

Country
Distillery
RumX ID
RX2241
ABV
40%
Category
Column Still Rum
Vintage
1998
Mark
HTR
Made from
Molasses
Distillation
Column Still
Age
17 years
Bottle volume
70cl
Bristol Classic Rum • Caroni 1998   17yr   40% HTR

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    How does this rum taste?

    HTR, crafted in Trinidad at the iconic Caroni distillery and aged for 17 years, offers an intriguing aromatic profile of tobacco, vanilla, dried fruit, and oak. Our RumX community appreciates the promising initial notes reminiscent of classic Caroni expressions but notes that the overall taste can feel notably diluted, lacking the full-bodied impact expected from such a heritage rum. While a few enthusiasts still find appeal in its subtle spice and tar nuances, most agree that the flavor doesn't quite live up to its aromatic promise. Still, it remains an interesting option for those curious about Caroni’s legacy and aged rums.

    Aroma

    Tobacco Metallic Vanilla Dried fruit

    Taste

    Dirty Diluted Spice Tar

    How is this rum rated?

    Rating (0-10)
    7.3/10 19 reviews

    Caroni 1998 Crosstasting: Recognizable HTR profile that also works well with dilution. Loses some of its power in the finish, but still pleases with its complexity.

    Similar to the VSOC Caroni from Bristol, a very inviting nose that disappoints on the palate, as it is again too watered down. Minimally better than the VSOC as you are still drinking a good cigar here.

    Rum from this distillery promises full-bodied rum. Hints of this can still be detected on the nose of this rum! On the palate, however, there is not much sign of the great brilliance. Aromas of light fruits, peat and tobacco. Unfortunately very watered down!

    You can recognize that It is caroni, but 40% decrease feelings. If you want to try caroni is worth to buy.

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