How does this rum taste?
- Complex and layered flavors
- Rich, oily texture
- Well-integrated alcohol
The High Proof Heavy Trinidad Rum (Lion’s Whisky) HTR, distilled in 2000 and aged 18 years at Trinidad's Caroni distillery, is a rare gem with only 164 bottles. Presented by Velier, this rum embodies the hallmark Caroni profile with intense notes of menthol, tar, and rubber. Tasters praise its complex balance and rich, oily texture, aided by a robust 65.4% ABV. While some find its intensity overwhelming, many appreciate the layered smoky and fruity undertones. Perfect for enthusiasts of bold, gritty rums seeking an extraordinary experience.
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About the Caroni distillery
The Caroni distillery is located in Trinidad. Rums from Caroni have been reviewed 8,813 times with an average of 8.8/10.
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"Very nice 2000 single cask. Nose is intense displaying a typical and interesting Caroni mix of flavors - dirt and smoke alongside mint/menthol notes and some fruits hidden in the background (I think peach and some dried red fruits here). On the palate again very intense but a little less complex. Powerful, dirty and adstringent. Comes with a hint of sweetness which balances the palate nicely. Very good indeed."
"Very intense flavor with the typical Caroni notes that linger long on the palate!"
"Epic Velier Caroni Tasting 2023: Deutlicher Menthol-Einschlag in der Nase, schöne Balance insgesamt. Relativ klassisches 2000er Profil, am Gaumen mit etwas tropischen Früchten und deutlichem Fasseinschlag. Tolles Vintage."
"Whisky Fair 2023 Solid Caroni 2000 vintage, rather fruity and surprisingly minty/menthol notes and some slight smoke(?). Paired with some dark, rubbery tar notes typical for HTR and some gentle woodyness. Really enjoyable!"