Velier Caroni Blended Trinidad Rum

Unique Caroni with fruity, vegetal character.

Distinct fruity and vegetal notes
Complex, aromatic nose
Rare Caroni vintage
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This limited edition 1985 Caroni rum blends fruity, oak, and chocolate flavors with unique aromas like bicycle tube and menthol. A distinct, yet slightly straightforward offering.

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    How does this rum taste?

    The Blended Trinidad Rum, hailing from the Caroni distillery and bottled by Velier, is a rare 1985 vintage. Distilled from molasses and aged for 15 years, it offers a complex flavor profile with fruity, oak, and milk chocolate notes accompanied by distinctive aromas of bicycle tube, menthol, and burnt sugar. Despite the high ABV of 49.5%, it offers a rich yet approachable experience. User reviews highlight its nutty and vegetal undertones, reminiscent of an Agricole style rather than the typical Caroni character. While praised for its captivating aroma and depth, some find it lacks the full complexity expected from such a historic release. With only 2262 bottles available, it represents a unique taste of Trinidad's rum heritage.

    Aroma

    Bicycle tube Vegetal Menthol Burnt sugar

    Taste

    Fruity Oak Milk chocolate Toffee

    How is this rum rated?

    8.8/10 14 reviews
    Top 21% Trinidad
    Top 36% Caroni

    Dégustation des Caronis Velier 1985. Un nez sombre, doux, amer et frais tout à la fois. Du caramel brûlé et du végétal (de la menthe en particulier) viennent compléter ce nez. L’attaque est soyeuse en bouche tout en apportant une explosion d’arômes. Tout est dit : profondeur, complexité, fraîcheur et bois parfaitement intégré. Des fruits cuits en fin de bouche avec de la pomme au four et de la banane. Une finale sur le caramel et le végétal, les fruits sont perceptibles jusqu’à l’extrême fin. L’atelier mécanique domine le verre vide. Un rhum splendide malgré son ABV un peu faible.

    Epic Velier Caroni Tasting 2023: Sehr gefälliges Profil, das einerseits LTR-typische, angenehme Holznoten und Süsse aufweist, andererseits aber auch dem HTR-Stil Referenz erweist mit Teer- und herb-adstringierenden Fass- und Würzanklängen am Gaumen und im Abgang. Süffiger Caroni, dem aber die letzte Komplexität fehlt.

    11.05.2008 Sanya in China is what Mallorca and Ibiza is to the Europeans. A beautiful place with long sandy beaches and mostly 5 star hotels. Notes. Very light in colour with a strong nutty precense. Oily palate with caramel and chocolate as well as light roasted wood. Oily palate with a long and warm finish. Caroni notes missing and only very light fruit in the profile.

    Epic Velier Caroni Tasting: ein Haselnuss-Monster! In der Nase und am Gaumen viel Haselnuss, ganz untypisch für einen Caroni, geht eher in Richtung Agricole. Trotzdem tolle Qualität!

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    Details about this rum

    Country
    Distillery
    Bottler
    RumX ID
    RX6545
    ABV
    49,5%
    Vintage
    1985
    Mark
    Blended Trinidad Rum
    Made from
    Molasses
    Age
    15 years
    No. of bottles
    2,262
    Bottle volume
    70cl
    Price range
    250€+
    Type of spirit
    Rum
    Velier • Caroni 1985   15yr   49,5% Blended Trinidad Rum

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    About the Caroni distillery

    The Caroni distillery is located in Trinidad. Rums from Caroni have been reviewed 9,002 times with an average of 8.8/10.

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