Berry Bros & Rudd Caroni Caroni 1997

Rich, complex Caroni, fruity with tar accents.

Complex and balanced flavors
Impressive aging depth
Rich, long-lasting finish
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Caroni 1997 impresses with its complex and balanced profile, featuring tar, rubber, and fruit aromas, paired with woody, chocolate, and banana flavors.

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    How does this rum taste?

    Caroni 1997, a limited release distilled in Trinidad, is a rum celebrated for its intriguing balance of robust tarry and fruity notes. Aged for 21 years and reaching an ABV of 60.4%, it captivates with aromas of rubber and chocolate intertwined with passion fruit. Tasting notes reveal a complex profile marked by woody and banana undertones, enhanced by chocolate and a mild smokiness. While its potent nature might require a moment to breathe, its intense finish and nuanced character ensure it remains a sought-after rarity for enthusiasts valuing both depth and diversity in flavor. Worthwhile for collectors, this bottling epitomizes the Caroni distillery's distinctive character, offering a kaleidoscope of sensations.

    Aroma

    Tar Rubber Petrol Chocolate

    Taste

    Complex Balanced Woody Banana

    How is this rum rated?

    9.0/10 20 reviews
    Top 10% Trinidad
    Top 19% Caroni

    This bottle is pretty expensive now, but being able to sample it while on a relaxing trip to The Netherlands won't blast too big a hole in my wallet. This one has to rest for a good while or it will bite you and burn your eyes. Also try with water to release even more flavours. The nose is alcoholic before resting but the the Caroni comes to life with rubber, tar and petrol trailed by fruit, chocolate and a hint of wood and molasses. The palate is intense, complex and well balanced, warm and lightly woody with molasses, fruit, chocolate and tobacco as well as a hint of spices. The finish is forever with wood, rubber and tar as well as a jmhint of caramel.

    Intense and well balanced Caroni.

    A good Caroni with all the markers that is a little more on the dirty side, but the fruit still manages to achieve the necessary balance! I like him, he has the good corners and edges

    A very nice Caroni that is rather fruity. Thank you for the sample Eugen.

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    Details about this rum

    Country
    Distillery
    RumX ID
    RX3362
    ABV
    60,4%
    Category
    Column Still Rum
    Vintage
    1997
    Cask number
    #181
    Made from
    Molasses
    Distillation
    Column Still
    Age
    21 years
    No. of bottles
    231
    Bottle volume
    70cl
    Price range
    250€+
    Type of spirit
    Rum
    Berry Bros & Rudd • Caroni 1997   21yr   60,4% Caroni 1997

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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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