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

Bold, complex, heavy Caroni with an intense character.

This heavy Trinidad rum from the Caroni distillery showcases a strong profile marked by woody, rubber, and tar notes, delivering a uniquely complex and bold experience.



How does this rum taste?

  • Rich, complex flavor profile
  • Intensely aromatic
  • Well-balanced sweetness

The "39th Release (The Last) Heavy Trinidad Rum" is a remarkable spirit from the esteemed Caroni distillery, bottled by Velier. Distilled in 1996 and aged for 23 years, it boasts a robust 61.9% ABV. This limited edition rum is renowned for its intense and complex aroma and flavor profiles, featuring notes of rubber, tar, wood, and subtle fruit undertones like mango. Users applaud its unique blend of woody and leathery palate with a strong presence of caramel and mint. Despite its bold character, it maintains a refined balance of traditional "dirty" Caroni notes. Enthusiasts highlight its unmatched complexity and rich character, while some mention overpowering wood influence and the intense tarry finish.

Most frequently mentioned flavors

Aroma

Rubber Tar Woody Mango

Taste

Tar Woody Dirty Rubber

Finish

Woody Tar Rubber Spicy

How is this rum rated?

9.4/10
184 reviews

Top 1%

Trinidad

Top 2%

Caroni

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9.6/10

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

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9.8/10

"Epic Velier Caroni Tasting 2023: An almost endless bouquet. The classic Caroni notes interact magnificently with fruit, wood and an exquisite sweetness, resulting in a fantastic complexity. An outstanding representative of the Caroni style, and not just in comparison with other bottlings from the remarkable 1996 vintage. Or to put it another way: A better one is yet to be found. And this journey will continue in 2023..."

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9.9/10

"wow 😍 definitely one of my favorite caronis!"

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9.4/10

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

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Details about this rum

Country
Distillery
Bottler
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
5,274
Bottle volume
70cl
Price range
250€+
Type of spirit
Rum
Velier • Caroni 1996   23yr   61,9% 39th Release (The Last) Heavy Trinidad Rum

How is the price of this rum developing?

Ø Market value
1,162€

The RumX community has already added 636 bottles to their collections:

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606
opened
15
emptied
15
Open rate
5%

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About the Caroni distillery

The Caroni distillery is located in Trinidad. Rums from Caroni have been reviewed 7,478 times with an average of 8.8/10.


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