Berry Bros & Rudd Caroni Trinidad Rum Charles Hofer S.A.

Smoky, velvety Caroni—complex, approachable, nuanced, not too heavy.

Profil Caroni est bien là
wonderful nose transferred into a perfectly balanced palate
wunderbare Komplexität, sehr samtiges Mundgefühl
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Distinct smoky, rubber and dark chocolate notes sit alongside oaky, velvety textures. Not the heaviest Caroni, but worth a try if you enjoy subtle earthiness.

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    How does this rum taste?

    Caroni fans will spot the signature smoky, rubbery edge straight away, with dark chocolate, caramel, and some earthy, oaky undertones swirling through. The nose is "marqué par le bois, un bois carbonisé avec du fumé" (cigares), and many voice appreciation for the velvety texture. Still, several note the dilution affects the body: "Schmeckt recht rauchig... auch verwässert, was dem Profil nicht gut tut" (Leo Krüper). While the complexity and long finish do impress, not everyone is sold on the lighter touch.

    Aroma

    Smoky Dark chocolate Caramel Fruity

    Taste

    Velvety Oak Rubber Earthy

    How is this rum rated?

    8.4/10 13 reviews

    A Berry Caroni bottled for Charles Hofer in Switzerland. A nose marked by wood, charred wood with smokiness and fruitiness too. The palate is open, full-bodied with tropical fruit, wood and an earthy edge. The finish is splendidly long, with aromas that combine and renew themselves. A wonderful surprise! Taste again as soon as possible. Tasted again with quite a bit of oxidation and a little bitterness developed, but still excellent!

    This is a very nice rum from Berry Bros. & Rudd. It has a wonderful nose transferred into a perfectly balanced palate. Palate wise we have a velvety complex taste that changes a bit in the followup sips. Leave for a while to rest so that all flavours can be released. The price to quality on this bottle is extremely good.

    Sehr schöne Abfüllung, wäre nur nicht die Verdünnung. Dennoch, von der Nase bis zum Abgang alles sehr passend. Wunderbare Komplexität, sehr samtiges Mundgefühl. Ein wenig Kraft fehlt ihm am Ende, allerdings geht der deshalb wunderbar auch mal so. Caroni für den täglichen Gebrauch…das waren noch Zeiten.

    Schmeckt recht rauchig ohne in die Whisky Richtung abzudriften. Dazu auch verwässert, was dem Profil nicht gut tut. Auf voller Stärke wäre das etwas sehr ordentliches geworden.

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    Details about this rum

    Country
    Distillery
    RumX ID
    RX6517
    ABV
    46%
    Made from
    Molasses
    Age
    15 years
    Bottle volume
    70cl
    Price range
    <250€
    Type of spirit
    Rum
    Berry Bros & Rudd • Caroni 15yr &nbsp; 46% Trinidad Rum Charles Hofer S.A.

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    The Caroni distillery is located in Trinidad. Rums from Caroni have been reviewed 9,311 times with an average of 8.8/10.

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