Velier Caroni 33th Release High Proof Heavy Trinidad Rum HTR 1998 16yr 55%

Intricate Caroni with balanced spice, caramel, and woody hints

This Caroni HTR offers a layered tasting experience with prominent tar, rubber, spice, and caramel notes, complemented by subtle dried fruit and wood. RumX members praise its evolving complexity and balanced character, making it an enticing and collectible rum.

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    How does this rum taste?

    • Complex aroma with tar and caramel
    • Balanced, evolving flavor profile
    • Collectible limited-edition release

    The 33th Release High Proof Heavy Trinidad Rum HTR is a limited edition gem from the famed Caroni distillery, bottled by Velier. Our community and RumX members rave about its intriguing profile featuring tar, rubber, vanilla, dried fruit, caramel, spice, and woody nuances. The evolving sensory experience – from a distinctive aroma to a complex, balanced palate – encapsulates the essence of Trinidad’s rich rum heritage. An ideal pick for collectors and enthusiasts alike, it invites you to explore an authentic taste journey available on our marketplace.

    Most frequently mentioned flavors

    Aroma

    Tar Rubber Vanilla Dried fruit

    Taste

    Rubber Tar Spice Woody

    Finish

    Woody Roasted Spicy Tar

    How is this rum rated?

    8.9/10
    54 reviews

    Top 17%

    Trinidad

    Top 30%

    Caroni

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    8.4/10

    "Epic Velier Caroni Tasting 2023: Round 98 Caroni with pleasant sweetness and thanks to the somewhat lower alcohol strength almost an easy sipping rum - as far as one can speak of it with Caroni. In direct comparison with the other Velier Caroni releases in the lower midfield on the way, which is still enough for a very good rating without effort - and once again highlights the almost unique quality of these rums."

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    8.9/10

    "This Caroni has a quite classic profile from 1998 vintage with famous garage notes, dried fruits and wood on the nose. But, it offers some surprising salty notes on the palate. A really good surprise !"

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    9.2/10

    "Excellent, very drinkable Caroni. A little more focus on dried fruit, which I personally like very much. Enough burning tires. Anyone else have a bottle?"

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    8.4/10

    "Very nice Caroni at a perfect drinking strength. Great nose, but on the palate it falls a little."

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    Details about this rum

    Country
    Distillery
    Bottler
    RumX ID
    RX558
    ABV
    55%
    Category
    Column Still Rum
    Vintage
    1998
    Mark
    HTR
    Made from
    Molasses
    Distillation
    Column Still
    Age
    16 years
    No. of bottles
    1,025
    Bottle volume
    70cl
    Price range
    250€+
    Type of spirit
    Rum
    Velier • Caroni 1998   16yr   55% 33th Release High Proof Heavy Trinidad Rum HTR

    How is the price of this rum developing?

    Ø Market value
    963€

    The RumX community has already added 114 bottles to their collections:

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    opened
    5
    emptied
    5
    Open rate
    9%

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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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