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Kill Devil HTR, from the renowned Caroni distillery in Trinidad, offers an intriguing blend of robust tar, rubber, and tropical fruit aromas, emphasized by subtle polish and oak notes. Distilled in 1998 and aged for 18 years, this limited-edition rum, bottled by Hunter Laing, delivers a powerful taste profile with woody and vanilla undertones and a long, smoky finish. Its high ABV of 65.5% is surprisingly well-integrated, providing a balanced, intense experience. Fans applaud its sophisticated taste and complex character, hallmarks of a distinguished Caroni rum. Aromatic complexity and a persistent, slightly bitter aftertaste highlight its exceptional legacy, making it both a collector's item and a connoisseur’s delight. A must-try for enthusiasts of highly expressive rums.
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The Caroni distillery is located in Trinidad. Rums from Caroni have been reviewed 8,878 times with an average of 8.8/10.
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My favorite out of the 1998s I tasted. Provides most punch, combining dirty with some fruity notes.
My first Caroni. I like the fruity smoky blend. Very brilliant in the finish. Tar and chocolate stands out. Makes you want more :)
A Kill Devil single cask from 1998 to be tasted absolutely, drunk in comparison with the magnificent Caroni 21 from Velier and it surpasses it in character and originality, but not in terms of diversity and depth of flavors.To the nose the tar and the rubber are well present with tropical fruits.On the palate the integration of the alcohol is perfect, no burn but a palette of flavors immediately present.The finish is infinite with a hint of esters in addition.A demanding rum, it must be given a lot of time in the glass, but it combines these two things: extremity and balance.The empty glass reveals yet more aromas of fruit and machine shop.
Kill Devil propose ici un Caroni très élégant, tout en finesse. Le nez est très empyreumatique, avec des notes carnées sur le bacon grillé et la fumée barbecue. Si le goudron et le caoutchouc sont prévisibles, l’alliance de pruneaux, de chocolat noir et de fruits exotiques apporte beaucoup de gourmandise. Le bois et les épicés affinent un profil déjà très sophistiqué. L’attaque en bouche est dense, huileuse et intense, mais referme beaucoup de saveurs : les fruits tropicaux (papaye notamment) et les pâtisseries viennent accompagner l’atelier mécanique pour encore plus de suavité. Les épices fines et le chêne bien rôti restent dans une ligne plus ferme mais intense, offrant un joli contraste en bouche. L’alcool est présent, mais bien intégré pour son haut degré. La finale est longue et tout aussi contrastée : un côté caramélisé et mielleux vient soutenir un fruité opulent, tandis qu’une pincée de sel vient assaisonner cette finale, bordée par le chocolat noir, le chêne, les épices et les hydrocarbures. La magie opère et permet à ce Kill Devil de se placer parmi les meilleurs de son Millésime.