Velier Caroni 1st Employees Dennis „X“ Gopaul HTR 1998 20yr 69,5%
Intense Caroni with complex taste, very potent.
The Caroni 1st Employees Dennis Gopaul delivers powerful caramel and cocoa aromas with a complex, woody, and vanilla-infused palate. Its 69.5% ABV impresses experienced rum enthusiasts.
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How does this rum taste?
- Caramel and cocoa aroma
- Complex, woody taste
- Limited edition rarity
The 1st Employees Dennis "X" Gopaul HTR rum represents a distinctive offering from the Caroni distillery in Trinidad, selected and bottled by Velier. Distilled in 1998, it aged for 20 years and is presented at a robust cask strength of 69.5% ABV. This limited edition, with only 1092 bottles, features intense aromas of caramel, rubber, and cocoa. Tasting notes reveal a complex, woody profile with sweet vanilla undertones. While some find the high alcohol content formidable, others appreciate its depth, rubber-like nuances, and long, evolving finish. Perfect for connoisseurs seeking bold, character-rich expressions.
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About the Caroni distillery
The Caroni distillery is located in Trinidad. Rums from Caroni have been reviewed 7,808 times with an average of 8.8/10.
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Oliver
Apr 29, 2023
"Really great nose with lots of caramel and cocoa.The alcohol is too present on the palate (just under 70%) and prevents a top rating."
Jakob
Dec 30, 2023
"Epic Velier Caroni Tasting 2023: Aromatisch eine Wucht, allerdings bleibt auch der Alkohol präsent. Bei knapp 70% ist das kein echter Kritikpunkt, der Rum bleibt trotzdem hervorragend und macht Spass. Zählt definitiv zu den herausragenden tropischen Vertretern des 1998er Jahrgangs."
Aussierumfan
Feb 25, 2024
"A very nice Caroni! The nose is amazing with lots of caramel! On the palate it is massively hot! Almost too strong for me, lots of alcahol. Still a wonderfully complex caroni if taken in very small sips, tar, rubber, wood, some dark chocolate, with a long finish."
crazyforgoodbooze
Mar 29, 2023
"Caroni essence as it is in the book. Wild bitter vanilla concentrate, car paint, burnt rubber, dark chocolate, fresh mentholated allspice and a hint of salt caramel! Fat!"