Velier Caroni 34th Release 100 Proof Heavy Trinidad Rum 1996
World‑class Caroni: intensely dirty yet elegant, with deep fruits, vanilla and chocolate, superb balance, long finish and perfectly integrated Navy‑strength alcohol. A reference 1996 bottling for many enthusiasts.
Caroni fans and high-ester lovers wanting a slightly softened, Navy‑strength take on the classic dirty workshop profile with extra fruit sweetness and long, complex finish.
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World‑class dirty‑fruity Caroni
If you already enjoy Caroni or funky Jamaicans and want a more polished but still dirty profile, this is a legendary 1996 release that many rate as a near-perfect balance.
Beginners, those sensitive to high ABV, or drinkers who dislike tar, rubber and leathery “dirty” notes in their rum.
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About the Caroni distillery
The Caroni distillery is located in Trinidad. Rums from Caroni have been reviewed 9,885 times with an average of 8.8/10.
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Tag 24 im RumX Adventskalender und meine Nase ist zu aber es ist Weihnachten und ich musste probieren 😁 In der Nase erstmal Holz und Kokosnuss, wo Barbados nicht weit ist. Mit etwas Zeit im Glas nehm ich Rosinen und Marzipan wahr. Frohe Weihnachten 🎄 Am Gaumen dann plötzlich eine süße ich habe Beeren, ich habe unglaublich leckeren komplexen Stoff den ich heute gar nicht richtig in Einzelteile zerlegen kann. Finish ist leicht warm, immer noch etwas süß, würzig und vor allem präsent. Mit viel Geduld bekomme ich auch die ,"dreckigen" Caroni Momente. Insgesamt toll ausbalanciert. Das ist Premium, auch mit geschlossener 👃😁 Merry Xmas allen Rumfreunden hier🎄
One of the most convincing rums I've ever had in a glass, and for me the second-best Caroni to date (behind The Last, which I remember as being a little thicker on the palate). A little dream. Not just for a Monday evening. 😍
Auto-translatedSpirits Museum Tasting 29th of March 2025. Un nez doux, raffiné, puissant, équilibré, gourmand et rafraîchissant. Difficile de concilier autant d’adjectifs en un seul rhum. L’alcool et le bois sont parfaitement intégrés, on ne les sent pas et ils soutiennent les arômes. Les fruits tropicaux, les notes d’atelier mécanique et la fraîcheur végétale sont à égalité. Une belle gourmandise sucrée ajoute de la complexité sans prendre le dessus. L’alcool ressort un peu plus en bouche et masque dans un premier temps les autres arômes puis ils se développent comme au nez. La finale est légèrement acide et astringente mais super longue et on y retrouve toute la complexité du nez. Un magnifique rhum que je me réjouis de regoûter avec plus d’oxydation.
Very similar to trespasser you can feel very much that the vintages are the same! In my opinion 1996 is the best vintage of caroni and this blend proves it! A perfect balance of hydrocarbon wood and fruit!
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