Velier Caroni High Proof Trinidad Rum (EU) HTR

"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."

"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!"

"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."

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

"Kirsch Cruise 2024 Berlin For me, a Caroni as it should be. It has everything you would expect. The great dirty notes that I like so much about this profile. More on the dirty side than on the fruity side. Overall nicely complex with well integrated alcohol. The finish could be a little longer."

"Nose is really well balanced. Mouth is a bit dirtier. Good Caroni overall but not among the bests."

"Too tarry for my taste. The alcohol is also unusually sharp for 55%. One of the weaker Velier Caroni for me."

"in addition to the typical Caroni notes also much what you can pick up at the Christmas market: Orange, cloves, cinnamon, plus a certain menthol freshness. A little more ABV might have unleashed a little more power."

"Strong Caroni in the usual high Velier quality. Doesn't have to hide next to the Last, even if it doesn't deliver the same "Caroni essence""

"This is a nice car one with all the lovely Caroni notes and then some. Lightly fruity and complex with an oily palate. The roasted wood and ABV are nicely integrated once rested. Draws nice curtains in the glass. The empty glass is really nice and there's a light smoky note."

"In der Nase fast ein typischer Caroni und verheißungsvoll… am Gaumen verliert er aber dann deutlich… keine Caroni-Note sticht wirklich deutlich heraus… alles wird ein wenig bedient, aber nicht überzeugend! Auch der Abgang ist relativ kurz!"

"Tolle Abfüllung. Wirkt etwas leichter und weniger schwer als andere Caroni. Sicher auf Grund des ABV. Kommt aber extrem gut. Mischung aus Menthol und tropischen früchten, vanille, leicht spanisch anmutend, dennoch sehr präsent und kräftig im geschmack, wunderbare balance. Geil öliges mundgefühl, legt sich richtig schön im hals. Wirkt wie ein Blend aus Caroni und dezent TDL Anteilen. Was teils 2003 Jahrgänge an Caroni mitbringen bringt diese Abfüllung für mich das umgekehrte mit."

"Tasted yesterday on the brilliant Spree Ship Rum Tour in front of the GRF alongside many others. Great dirty-sweet nose and also a balanced, fully aromatic Caroni on the palate, where I don't miss anything. Could even hold its own next to the Last with less mint and a little more burnt plastic."

"Au nez on reconnais rapidement que c'est Velier, dominé par le caoutchouc, les solvants en fond et des fruits. En bouche aussi ! les marqueurs Caroni sont bien présents. Un fumée/viande persistant qui se laisse remplacé par les typiques goudron et caoutchouc. Et le caoutchouc encore très présent le lendemain au réveil ! "

"Great, spicy, intense nose. The alcohol is very well integrated on the palate. Really good overall package!"