Velier Caroni High Proof Trinidad Rum (EU) HTR

Aroma reveals robust tar, leather, and menthol; the palate delivers oiliness, wood, and signature Caroni rubber. Praised for bold character and balance, this community favorite suits fans of complex, unapologetically 'dirty' rums.

8.9  / 10  (82 reviews)

Oily, tarry, complex—classic Caroni with menthol brightness.

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    How does this rum taste?

    • Quintessential Caroni dirty profile
    • Complex, layered nose and palate
    • Alcohol integration praised by many

    Dense notes of tar, leather, and menthol define this classic Caroni, balanced by subtle hints of orange and nuts. The oily, earthy palate brings together rubber, wood, and a gentle smoky character, with the 55% ABV seamlessly integrated. RumX tasters rate it highly for its layered, 'dirty' complexity—perfect for those seeking an uncompromising, authentic Trinidad experience. Worth exploring if bold, iconic rums intrigue you.

    Aroma

    Rubber Tar Leather Complex

    Taste

    Tar Leather Woody Rubber

    How is this rum rated?

    8.9  / 10  (82 reviews)
    Top 16% Trinidad
    Top 29% Caroni

    "Great drinkable Caroni.Rather dirty, little tar, little wood maturity, it could be a bit more powerful. En par with one or the other good 1997 bottling."

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    8.7 / 10
    Review by: Joachim Guger

    "I had heard differing opinions about this caroni but I found it sublime! I really like the dirty side it has throughout its tasting! Rich and intense flavors with endless persistence! My favorite caroni 2000!"

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    9.0 / 10
    Review by: Giorgio Garotti

    "A very smooth, well-balanced Caroni. The nose is very sweet, reminiscent of some of the lighter, sweeter Caronis. Caramel candy, hints of hazelnut, pastry, menthol, oak and spices (cinnamon, chili, pepper, vanilla) proliferate in the nostrils alongside the house's typical hydrocarbon and rubber notes. A very gourmand and tempting profile. On the palate, we find an oily, intense rum, both sweet and dirty, combining petroleum notes with the sweetness of caramel, hazelnut and milk chocolate. A fine assortment of spices and woody, empyreumatic (smoky) notes linger on the palate. Fruit is virtually absent, but the sweetness of the profile balances the palate well. The alcohol is well integrated. The finish is relatively long, warm and spicy. Hazelnut and smoky notes return with petroleum aromas, menthol and oak. Caramel and chocolate (particularly dark) give a sweet twist that complements the rest of the profile. A superb Caroni, accessible but very complete and dangerously drinkable."

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    9.0 / 10
    Review by: TheRhumhoe

    "Epic Velier Caroni Tasting 2023: Nice, complete HTR Caroni representative without any absolute highlights."

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    8.8 / 10
    Review by: Jakob
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    Details about this rum

    Country
    Distillery
    Bottler
    RumX ID
    RX5769
    ABV
    55%
    Vintage
    2000
    Mark
    HTR
    Made from
    Molasses
    Age
    17 years
    No. of bottles
    582
    Bottle volume
    70cl
    Price range
    250€+
    Type of spirit
    Rum
    Velier • Caroni 2000   17yr   55% High Proof Trinidad Rum (EU) HTR

    How is the price of this rum developing?

    The RumX community has already added 136 bottles to their collections:

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    126
    opened
    4
    emptied
    6
    Open rate
    7%
    Ø Market value
    635€

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    About the Caroni distillery

    The Caroni distillery is located in Trinidad. Rums from Caroni have been reviewed 8,783 times with an average of 8.8/10.


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