Velier Caroni 2nd Employees Kevon „Slippery“ Moreno HTR 1998 21yr 69,5%

Intensely complex Caroni with bold, evolving flavors.

This 1998 Caroni rum captivates with its intense, complex profile, featuring notes of tar, rubber, and tropical fruits, embodying a robust, full-bodied experience.

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    How does this rum taste?

    • Intense and complex flavor profile
    • Rich Caroni character
    • Evolves well over time

    The "2nd Employees Kevon 'Slippery' Moreno HTR" rum, made at Trinidad's Caroni distillery, is a bold homage to iconic rum craftsmanship, bottled by Velier. Distilled from molasses in 1998 and aged 21 years, this limited edition cask-strength rum boasts a formidable ABV of 69.5%. Its aromatic profile presents tar, smoke, and wood, with underlying hints of vanilla and tropical fruits. On the palate, it offers a complex blend of rubber, wood, and leather, delivering a powerful, full-bodied experience. Though it's intensely flavorful, capturing the essence of Caroni's gritty character, it's notable for its balance and evolving complexity when allowed to breathe, creating a richly rewarding experience for connoisseurs.

    Most frequently mentioned flavors

    Aroma

    Tar Smoky Woody Vanilla

    Taste

    Rubber Woody Leather Tar

    Finish

    Bitter Woody Roasted Smoky

    How is this rum rated?

    8.8/10
    43 reviews

    Top 23%

    Trinidad

    Top 38%

    Caroni

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    9.2/10

    "A sample tasted after the Caroni Velier 1983 52%. Totally different. Thanks Thomas for the sample. Here's a "real" Caroni as you'd expect, even stronger than expected. A powerful nose of incense, machine shop, fruit and cold ash. Intense and concentrated on the palate, with fruit above all and a finish dominated by noble bitterness. A Caroni for lovers of extreme rums. Tasted again with oxidation, it's even better, more mysterious. The empty glass tells a whole story about an old church with a tropical fruit market in front. Fascinating!"

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    8.6/10

    "Epic Velier Caroni Tasting 2023: For me, this falls somewhat short of the first employees, as Sarge & Co. are much more convincing. But mind you, we are talking about criticism at the highest level. The rating remains the same - undoubtedly a very good rum, but even that is clearly no longer enough for the top league among the Velier Caronis. The 1998 Vintage is in the extended top circle."

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    8.5/10

    "Very good representative of the 1998 vintage. But a bit too alcoholic for a top rating."

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    8.9/10

    "Gemeinsam mit Leo Tomczak auf dem 11. GRF verkostet. Klare Angelegenheiten, ein sehr guter Rum mit allem, was einen Caroni ausmacht, fand ihn super ausgewogen. Der parallel verkostete Rum Nation Caroni 1998 23y (RX11047) hatte keine Chance."

    Details about this rum

    Country
    Distillery
    Bottler
    RumX ID
    RX451
    ABV
    69,5%
    Vintage
    1998
    Mark
    HTR
    Made from
    Molasses
    Age
    21 years
    No. of bottles
    1,384
    Bottle volume
    70cl
    Price range
    250€+
    Type of spirit
    Rum
    Velier • Caroni 1998   21yr   69,5% 2nd Employees Kevon „Slippery“ Moreno HTR

    How is the price of this rum developing?

    Ø Market value
    1,225€

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    About the Caroni distillery

    The Caroni distillery is located in Trinidad. Rums from Caroni have been reviewed 7,678 times with an average of 8.8/10.


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