Velier Caroni 34th Release 100 Proof Heavy Trinidad Rum
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 9,013 times with an average of 8.8/10.
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Epic Velier Caroni Tasting 2023: Very round Caroni, which has not been harmed by the slight reduction to Navy Strength. The rum brings the 96 sweetness in perfection to the expression, in addition sounds rubber, fresh oak and vorallem a present spiciness from coffee, pepper and clove. Was for a long time a still well available Caroni representative from 1996, but has now "caught up" and is also increasing in price - but here it may at least be noted that the quality in the glass is absolutely convincing. An excellent representative of the m.E. anyway outstanding vintage 1996.
Unfolds its full potential after approx. 45 minutes in the air. After the waiting time, you are rewarded with a fantastic Caroni nose: tar, rubber, caramel and solvents - the HTR profile in its purest form. The palate is incredibly complex and the pleasant sweetness of the 1996 vintage provides the perfect counterpoint to the rather dirty notes. Rightly a classic of tropically aged Caronis! Complex yet balanced and delicious. A real experience!
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. 😍
Definitely a good rum but mouth is quite disapointing with some pepper / chilli notes which are quite disturbing. Alcohol integration could have been better as well for the nose. What a surprise for a diluted version of "Trespassers" bottling, one of my favourite Caroni 👀