Velier Caroni 34th Release 100 Proof Heavy Trinidad Rum 1996
Dirty‑fruity Caroni, beautifully balanced
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RumX members love how this 1996 Caroni blends the classic tar-and-rubber character with a rounded, fruity sweetness. Expect vanilla, dark chocolate and coconut over warm spice, leather and oak, with a long, satisfying finish and well‑integrated 57.18% ABV. Many let it breathe, then enjoy it neat. Highly rated across 110 reviews and a limited release of 3,800 bottles, it’s a complex, balanced Caroni fans feel confident choosing.
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About the Caroni distillery
The Caroni distillery is located in Trinidad. Rums from Caroni have been reviewed 9,315 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. 😍
Spirits 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!