Velier Caroni 39th Release (The Last) 1996 23yr 61,9%

RX38 Excellent Column Still Rum 5,274 bottles Above 250€

9.4/10157 ratings

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“Heavenly Caroni with complex elegance; a true legend in a glass.”

Indulge in the exquisite 39th Release (The Last) Heavy Trinidad Rum, a masterpiece for rum connoisseurs around the world. Crafted at the renowned Caroni distillery in Trinidad and selected by independent bottler Velier, this limited edition rum emanates an incredible complexity and unrivaled depth of flavor. Aged for 23 years from Molasses with a Column Still and bottled at cask strength with an ABV of 61.9%, this rum captivates your senses from the first sniff. The alluring aroma boasts a vibrant combination of rubber, tar, woody, mango, and glue notes, arousing your curiosity and paving the way for an unforgettable tasting experience. On the palate, this Heavy Trinidad Rum unfolds a symphony of bold flavors, including tar, woody, leather, dirty, and barrel notes. Its exceptional balance of dreck, wood, sweetness, and fruit creates an unparalleled sipping experience, leaving you beguiled by its finesse and power. The Last Heavy Trinidad Rum is not just another Caroni; it's the epitome of top-notch rum, blending the distillery's signature dreckiness with an array of delightful flavors. An absolute must-try for Caroni enthusiasts and rum aficionados alike, this limited edition release of just 5274 bottles is your chance to savor a true legend. Don't miss out on the opportunity to relish this one-of-a-kind rum. Add this Heavy Trinidad Rum to your collection and celebrate the legacy of Caroni distillery with every sip.

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Highlights

Tar and wood balance
Fruity mango notes
Bold, complex flavors

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How does this rum taste?

A bold Caroni treasure with a symphony of woody, rubbery, and spicy notes. Its heavy profile is balanced by a surprising sweetness and fruity undertones. A complex, intense sip with a lingering, menthol-touched finish. Unforgettable and revered.

Most frequently mentioned flavors

Aroma

Rubber Tar Woody Mango Glue Plum

Taste

Tar Woody Dirty Rubber Leather Burnt sugar

Finish

Woody Rubber Spicy Tar Barrel Burnt sugar

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9.4/10157 ratings

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Oliver

28 April 2023

9.6/10

“Incredibly complex and yet easy sipping. A real Caroni highlight!”

Aroma

Dirty Sweet Tar Mango Woody

Taste

FullBodied Intense Caramel Tar Woody

Jakob

16 August 2023

9.8/10

“The Epic Velier Caroni Tasting 2023: Almost endless bouquet. The classic Caroni notes interact magnificently with fruit, wood and an exquisite sweetness, resulting in a fantastic complexity. Not only in comparison with other bottlings of the remarkable 1996 vintage, an outstanding representative of the Caroni style. Or to put it another way: A better one is yet to be found. And this journey continues in 2023...”

Aroma

Glue Clove Papaya Mango Raisin

Taste

Mango Papaya Milk chocolate Rubber Tar

Johannes

28 April 2023

9.7/10

“What a Caroni ! Round, yet complex, little dirty, just perfect! Benchmark Caroni! Again and again - the Last!”

Mirco

2 May 2023

9.8/10

“wow 😍 definitely one of my favorite caronis!”

Aroma

Rubber Tar Woody Glue Mango

Taste

Tar Leather Roasted Barrel Woody

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SaibotZtar

9 April 2023

9.5/10

“My absolute benchmark what (for me) Caroni concerns. There just fits everything ... fruit, spice, wood and some dirty flavors (tar, leather wood polish) all harmoniously merged into a work of art of rum ... I could spend hours with it ... sip for sip a pleasure.”

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Zucker und Zeste

28 November 2022

9.5/10

“Great Caroni with all the flavors you would expect from a Caroni. The dirty flavors are very pleasantly present, but do not displace the fruity flavors. A nice sweetness accompanies the whole thing. Probably the best Caroni we've had in the glass.”

Aroma

Rubber Tar Woody Glue Menthol

Taste

Dirty Tar Varnish Rubber Overripe

Maxence

12 February 2023

9.2/10

“A true masterpiece. Alcohol integration is perfect. Typical 1996 profile with sweetness balancing Caroni notes and cofee, dark chocolate adding more complexity. Very expressive rum, incredible profile, what else ? As we say, "Last" but not least 💘”

Aroma

Tar Metallic Menthol Vegetal Coffee

Taste

Tar Metallic Menthol Vegetal Tropical fruit

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Dom M

4 September 2022

9.4/10

“Still absolute top notch out of 96. Leaning a bit more towards the dirty notes vs. 30th and 34th, yet still incredibly balanced, delivering everything you would expect (and more).”

Aroma

Glue Pineapple Waxes Berries Plum

Taste

Woody Vanilla Banana Dried fruit Cedar

Robert Bauer

4 February 2023

9.4/10

“Nose While Long Pond 2007 TECC was a disturbing Bacon painting, this Caroni is a tropical Monet! Full of elegance, complexity, herbs and an astonishing richness. We can honestly say that we've never had such a herbal nose. A bunch of gentians, laurels, thyme, Maggi, roasted vanilla pods, oregano and fresh cut eucalyptus (we love this!). Under the surface there is a deep molasses note, noble woods and leather, a lot of milk chocolate, liquorice, noble mold and wet mud and leaves in the forest. Pure sophistication! All traversed by this vibrant menthol-y freshness. We are in love. With water: my gosh, the herbs and chocolate level just went to the next level! This could be the most elegant interpretation of Jägermeister on this planet. Palate The thickest herbal oil. Smooth and mellow like an alpaca coat.There is no sharpness or edge at all. Incredible when you consider the abv. We get all the herbs, the chocolate and the mud we had on the nose. It's a shame, but we must stick to the protocol (who defined this?). With water: Smoother, oilier, sweeter, almost like liquid eucalyptus pralines (it's toxic we know). Not as complex as the bouquet, but still fabulous. ғɪɴɪsʜ Endless like a Pink Floyd record with a very pleasant cocoa + cola (mind the difference) bitterness and a small piece of a new tyre. You still taste it the morning after. Crazy stuff.”

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Christoph H.

4 April 2022

9.6/10

“In a word: COMPLETENot only as Caroni, but also as rum in general. Rarely you have something so round and complex in the nose, insane! Fruits of all kinds, furniture polish, rubber, vanilla herbs, milk chocolate and an incredible honey sweetness. The cask is present, but not even close to over the top for 23 years. The rum takes over the mouth incredibly quickly with a sensational and creamy honey sweetness and is no less complex here. "No bitterness" sends its regards.Not for nothing a legend and a highly deserved appreciated rum”

Aroma

Cherry Berries Plum Dried dates Mango

Taste

Sour cherry Fruits Dried fruit Orange Creamy

Jeremy Roger 🇫🇷

26 September 2021

9.4/10

“Nez : Caroni bien comme on aime. Des notes plus profondes/mûres, c'est gourmand ça donne vraiment envie !! En bouche : Oh bordel ! Intense et délicieux !!! Une puissance bien maitrisé et rafraîchie par un côté mentholé .C'est excellent. Caoutchouc encore présent au réveil. Vraiment délicieux ❤”

Aroma

Rubber Tar Citrus CookieDough Glue

Taste

Woody Tar Minty Leather Balanced

Simon Leroux

4 February 2022

9.3/10

“A very beautiful Caroni, very balanced, very fruity, very typical...”

Aroma

Rubber Pineapple Passion fruit Tar Sap

Taste

Tar Rubber Woody Pineapple Passion fruit

Gunnar Böhme "Bauerngaumen" 🤓

8 November 2022

9.6/10

“No, nothing really needs to be written about this rum. Even if I had not known beforehand what I have in the glass, I would have given this rum my highest rating so far. Absolutely let breathe before drinking! But then everything just fits. What a stroke of genius of a blend! The completely tropical maturation can be tasted from every pore. ROUND, HEAVY, COMPLEX. THE LAST.”

RumTaTa

23 July 2023

9.0/10

“Well then, let's see what it can do... Nose starts with heavy sweetness, and dark cooked fruits. Plus a pinch of tar and old abandoned workshop. The alcohol is practically not noticeable. On the palate, the alcohol shows very well and helps the flavors: now dominated roasted and barrel notes and of course the Caroni workshop with tar, rubber and a little smoke. In the aftertaste, the flavors remain very nice and are framed by a pleasant bitterness. OK, the rum is really good but somehow I do myself hard to rate him better than a good Skeldon or one of the great the Velier Long Pond.”

Aroma

Tar Plum Burnt sugar Cream toffee Vanilla

Taste

Woody Leather Tar Rubber Dirty

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Serge

25 February 2023

9.7/10

“Wow, a feeling of enlightenment, like my first Caroni. Sensational nose, wonderful palate and everlasting finish. Perfect balance of dirt, wood, sweetness and fruit. I'm very glad I got to try this wonderful rum and hope it wasn't the last time 👌”

Aroma

Rubber Tar Woody Glue Plum

Taste

Tar Dirty Leather Rubber Woody

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What are the key facts about this rum?

Country
Trinidad

Distillery
Caroni

Bottler
Velier

RumX ID
RX38

ABV
61,9%

Category
Column Still Rum

Vintage
1996

Mark
Heavy Trinidad Rum

Made from
Molasses

Distillation
Column Still

Age
23 years

No. of bottles
5274

Bottle volume
70cl

Price range
Above 250€

Type of spirit
Rum

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