Velier Caroni 2nd Employees David „Sarge“ Charran 1996 23yr 66,5%

RX237 Excellent Pot & Column Still Rum 938 bottles Above 250€

9.2/1034 ratings

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“Sublime, complex rum with rich tar, fruit, and chocolate notes.”

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How does this rum taste?

A robust Caroni with a distinct heavy sweetness and rich tar notes, complemented by fruit, chocolate, and menthol. Aged 23 years, its complex, deep flavors offer a satisfyingly long finish. A high-proof, potent treasure, truly one of Velier's finest.

Most frequently mentioned flavors

Aroma

Raisin Tar Woody Minty Intense Toffee

Taste

Minty Tar Rubber Toffee Dark chocolate Heavy

Finish

Woody Rubber Spicy Menthol Minty Dry

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Jakob

7 June 2024

9.5/10

“Epic Velier Caroni Tasting 2023: Formidabler 96er Caroni mit der typischen schweren Süsse, satten dreckigen Teernoten, Holz, Menthol und einer guten Spur Schokolade. Was mich am meisten fasziniert ist, wie klar hier bei aller Vergleichbarkeit die Unterschiede zwischen Trinidad und Guyana Stock zum Tragen kommen - die Trinidad-Fässer bringen einen pointierten adstringierenden Charakter ein, der im ersten Moment schnell überfordernd wirken kann, de facto aber eine gänzlich andere Facette der 96er Caronis aufscheinen lässt und ein Feuerwerk an Aromatik eröffnet. Beeindruckend - die Employees-Serie lässt hier die erste Geige aufspielen. Ein Hochgenuss, jedes Mal aufs Neue.”

Aroma

Toffee Minty Tar Phenol Raisin

Taste

Tar Clove Black pepper Mocha Oak

Photo of the rum 2nd Employees David „Sarge“ Charran taken from user Jakob

Oliver

8 September 2023

9.0/10

“Extremely high quality. Very pleasant menthol associations. One of the best employee releases.”

Aroma

Phenol Herbal

Taste

Phenol Minty

Photo of the rum 2nd Employees David „Sarge“ Charran taken from user Oliver

Mirco

17 May 2024

9.4/10

“Crazy Employee. Typical Caroni, this rum has everything you are looking for. Tar, rubber, wood and menthol, not to mention fruit. The bottling is mega complex and you need time to taste it.”

Aroma

Raisin Tar Rubber Minty Woody

Taste

Minty Tar Rubber Toffee Dark chocolate

Photo of the rum 2nd Employees David „Sarge“ Charran taken from user Mirco

Johannes

28 April 2023

9.5/10

“Wonderfully complex Caroni!”

Galli33

3 December 2022

9.4/10

“Very lovely Caroni 🤤 If you like your tongue being run over by a road roller full of dirty tar and a hint burnt rubber, you will love this monster.”

Aroma

Intense Tar Phenol Raisin Heavy

Taste

Tar Rubber Phenol Delicious Heavy

Photo of the rum 2nd Employees David „Sarge“ Charran taken from user Galli33

Kevin Sorensen 🇩🇰

16 January 2022

9.2/10

“Though heavy qnd intense this one was a bit lighter on the rubber and tar notes than the others. On the other hand it's very well balanced. Again light fruit and I love the caramel in the back. What a lovely tasting and I look forward to our next planned Caroni tasting.”

Aroma

Tar Raisin Intense Rubber Caramel

Taste

Heavy Woody Dark chocolate Raisin Vanilla

Harald

7 June 2020

9.3/10

“CaroniVelierCaroni EmployeesSpecial Edition 2nd ReleaseDavid "Sarge" CharranHeavy Rum - Full ProofDistilled: 1996Bottled: 2019Aged 23 Years66.5 end of 4 CasksOne of 953 BottlesFully matured in TrinidadColor:Bright mahogany, dark cherry jamSmell:Heavy fruity sweetness. Starts out really intense, then the smell gets a little weaker.Smells very fruity of raisins, fruit bread, overripe pineapple, orange, blackberries, mon cherie and rum-grape-nut chocolate. In addition, toffee and gingerbread.With water it becomes more chocolaty.Simply superb in smell!Taste:Wow - delicious! In the mouth creamy-sweet after fudge.On the swallow sweet, full-bodied and heavy, an explosion of spices, licorice and toffee.In addition, sandalwood.With water it becomes softer with more toffee and chocolate.Finish:Spicy with some menthol. Warms from deep inside.Very long and satisfying, while spicy-hot.Dry and woody in the aftertaste ... the 23 years in the wood show their effect.With water it becomes woodier and drier.Conclusion:The hammer! Incredibly complex and incredibly tasty. Better than the John "D" Eversley. One of the best rums I've tasted so far.Tastes good with and without water, although I find him a little better pure.93 points”

Aroma

Heavy Intense Fruity Sweet Raisin

Taste

Delicious Creamy Sweet FullBodied Heavy

Carlitooo

20 January 2021

9.0/10

“Rather fruity, extremely complex, very good”

Romain de L

6 August 2023

9.3/10

“This one was… great ! Dark robe, almost viscous. Rich and powerful nose. Tar, asphalt, but underlying fruit and caramel (light). Very powerful attack and astringency - almost overwhelming, fills the mouth - but stops just right and reveals a deep complexity of tastes and aromas. Very long and pleasant finish.”

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What are the key facts about this rum?

Country
Trinidad

Distillery
Caroni

Bottler
Velier

RumX ID
RX237

ABV
66,5%

Category
Pot & Column Still Rum

Vintage
1996

Made from
Molasses

Distillation
Pot and Column Still

Age
23 years

No. of bottles
938

Bottle volume
70cl

Price range
Above 250€

Type of spirit
Rum

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