Velier Caroni 35th Release Heavy Trinidad Rum (Trespassers) HTR 1996 20yr 70,1%

RX468 Excellent 1,493 bottles Above 250€

9.2/1072 ratings

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“Intense, heavy Caroni with well-integrated alcohol; complex, epic experience.”

Introducing the 35th Release Heavy Trinidad Rum (Trespassers) HTR, a limited release of only 1493 bottles. Produced at the Caroni distillery in Trinidad and selected and bottled by independent bottler Velier, this rum is distilled from molasses in 1996 and aged for 20 years. Boasting a cask strength ABV of 70.1% and marked HTR, this rum will leave a lasting impression. Tasting notes highlight the aromas of tar, woody, vanilla, menthol, and almond, while the flavors boast woody, tar, vanilla, astringent, and leather. RumX users praise its complexity, balance, and powerful taste. Get ready for an exceptional Caroni experience with this unique, expressive, and unforgettable rum.

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How does this rum taste?

A robust 70.1% Caroni with a beautiful nose of vanilla and wood, smoothly balancing intense tar and rubber notes. Despite its strength, traits like raisins and menthol emerge over time—a rare, heavy, yet harmonious Trinidadian treasure.

Most frequently mentioned flavors

Aroma

Tar Woody Vanilla Pastries Glue Menthol

Taste

Tar Woody Vanilla Fruity Leather Rubber

Finish

Tar Woody Rubber Milk chocolate Roasted Nutty

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Joachim Guger

7 August 2023

9.0/10

“In the glass it takes times an eternity, two hours of ventilation is not wrong there.A wonderful nose, beautiful dried fruit. The classic Caroni vibe (burnt tar, rubber) is not quite as pronounced and unexpectedly (70%) the nose is somewhat restrained.In the mouth then brutally the fist, but very, very good. In the finish then still spoils the full load of spices.Beautiful Caroni to enjoy and then freshen up.”

Aroma

Dried apricot Tar Almond Caramelized Sandalwood

Taste

Medicinal Caramelized Woody Alcoholic Clove

Jakob

8 September 2023

9.1/10

“Epic Velier Caroni Tasting 2023: Sehr aromatisch und intensiv, der hohe Alkohol bringt Wucht, aber auch Ausdrucksstärke ein. Am Gaumen und im Abgang mit viel Vanilleschmelz. Exzellenter 1996er Caroni, wenngleich nicht ganz an der Spitze des Jahrgangs.”

Aroma

Pastries Vanilla Allspice Glue Dried apricot

Taste

Milk chocolate Leather Licorice Oak Vanilla

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Zucker und Zeste

10 March 2022

9.1/10

“An incredibly good Caroni that also benefits from a few drops of water. Then it offers everything a Caroni can offer.”

Aroma

Woody Tar Raisin Menthol Smoky

Taste

Woody Fruity Anise Allspice Tar

Maxence

16 December 2022

9.3/10

“Ultra expressive rum with typical 1996 profile. Perfect balance between round and dirty notes with some candied tropical fruits. Alcohol integration is perfect. An absolute monster and my favorite rum of all time together with its brother 1992 FP 💘”

Aroma

Coconut Molasses Vanilla Pastries Coffee

Taste

Tropical fruit Hazelnut Nutty Woody Banana

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cigares

15 August 2023

9.3/10

“Day 11 of the Samples de luxe calendar. A rum whose bottle has been opened and immediately put into mignonettes. No oxygenation, which explains the virtual absence of Caroni markers. Beyond the sting of alcohol, a very sweet nose with candy sugar, leather and wood. The same sensation is found on the palate. The alcohol is very well integrated (impossible to imagine 70.1%) and the aromas arrive immediately afterwards. Incense, smoke, old leather and wood. I imagine a centuries-old church with wooden pews and weathered leather cushions. Outside, it's the city with its traffic and hints of tar. The finish is splendidly long. Deep, broad aromas. My money was on a very old Demerara. Must be tasted again with oxidation. Tasted again and it seems even better.”

Aroma

Tar Woody Smoky Leather

Taste

Leather Tar Woody Unknown

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TheRhumhoe

21 May 2023

9.3/10

“Un Caroni qui fait office de poids lourd dans sa catégorie. Le nez est parfaitement maîtrisé, oscillant entre les notes empyreumatiques et sales de Caroni d’un côté (goudron, caoutchouc, notes fumées, menthol, tabac, cuir), les notes fruitées (fruits exotiques, mangue, fruits secs avec le raisin) et boisées de l’autre. L’aération fait venir des épices chatoyantes (vanille, poivre) et des notes gourmandes sur l’amande, le café, le caramel et une touche pâtissière. Un profil olfactif d’une grande profondeur et d’une belle complexité. L’attaque en bouche relève d’une épopée épique, à la fois très intense et très savoureuse. L’alcool est certes présent, mais extrêmement bien intégré pour 70,1%. On retrouve le goudron, le caoutchouc, le vieux cuir et les notes fumées, mais aussi un boisé lourd, puissant mais très bien fondu qui tapisse le palais, accompagné de notes épicées et chaudes, de chocolat au lait, de café espresso ainsi que des notes de noix et de tabac. Les fruits sont pratiquement absents, mais le caramel et un voile mentholé viennent donner de la rondeur au profil vers la fin de bouche. Un rhum dantesque qui fait vivre une expérience gustative hors du commun. La finale est extrêmement longue, chaleureuse, sèche mais tout aussi délicieuse et harmonieuse. Le côté sale et empyreumatique ressurgit avec le boisé intense, le cuir et les notes torréfiés portées par le café, le chocolat et les noix. On retrouve également quelques notes médicinales, du tabac et du menthol qui jouent à cache-cache. Les épices, le caramel et un soupçon de toffee confèrent gourmandise et profondeur à ce profil extrême. Bien qu’il soit à boire avec parcimonie, c’est un superbe Caroni en tout point et un parfait représentant de son Millésime.”

Aroma

Tar Rubber Menthol Woody Oak

Taste

Tar Rubber Intense Concentrated Heavy

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Johannes

28 April 2023

9.2/10

“A real board! But the alcohol could be better integrated.”

Kevin Sorensen 🇩🇰

5 February 2022

9.3/10

“This is a very, very good Caroni. As soon as the bottle is opened you know this is a Caroni. Heavy on wood and fruity at the same time and the of course the rubber and tar with spices. Mouthwatering just nosing it. The palate is complex and well balanced. The ABV is very well integrated on top of that. Again heavy on the wood with fruit, spice and again the lovely rubber and tar with light burnt sugar and a hint of leather. The finish is VERY long with wood, rubber, tar, spices and raisins. The cost of this bottle tody is just out of bounds, none the less a super good Caroni.”

Aroma

Vanilla Anise Tar Rubber Woody

Taste

Woody Tar Rubber Leather Anise

Oliver

28 April 2023

8.5/10

“Very horny nose. On the palate, however, the rum has too much punch due to the very high alcohol content.”

Aroma

Tar Medicinal Woody

Taste

Astringent Leather BicycleTube Varnish Tar

Dom M

10 July 2023

9.3/10

“Very nice balance of dirt, fruits and sweetness. Very high up on the scale for ( 96 ) Caronis for me personally.”

Aroma

Tropical fruit Woody Vanilla Tar Complex

Taste

Espresso Fruity Vanilla Tar Creamy

Photo of the rum 35th Release Heavy Trinidad Rum (Trespassers) HTR taken from user Dom M

Benoit Mahe

6 January 2022

9.2/10

“A surprisingly gourmet caroni, especially given the alcohol content. The finish is long and sticks to the teeth. A great success.”

Aroma

Tar Woody Smoky Menthol Dried apricot

Taste

Tar Woody Vanilla Milk chocolate Creamy

Leo Tomczak

9 June 2022

9.1/10

“20 jahre tropisch, 70%, 96er Velier Caroni... Tja. Sehr, sehr gut. Keine Weltklasse. Aber dennoch auf höchstem Level. Abgang ist vergleichsweise kurz für so viele %.”

Sebastian Kornett

22 July 2022

9.5/10

“A Caroni that is second to none.”

Tom Buteneers

19 February 2023

9.2/10

“Excellent heavy style Caroni, what a bomb! 💣😍”

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Lawich Lowaine

4 June 2023

9.4/10

“Simply perfect. The 70.7 degrees must have evaporated because it's a candy.”

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What are the key facts about this rum?

Country
Trinidad

Distillery
Caroni

Bottler
Velier

RumX ID
RX468

ABV
70,1%

Vintage
1996

Mark
HTR

Made from
Molasses

Age
20 years

No. of bottles
1493

Bottle volume
70cl

Price range
Above 250€

Type of spirit
Rum

What is the price trend for this rum?

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