Caroni 3rd Employees Vijay „Vijay“ Ranmarine (RX6598)
Introducing the 3rd Employees Vijay „Vijay“ Ranmarine, a 24-year-old, cask strength rum produced in Trinidad at the Caroni distillery and bottled by the independent bottler Velier. Distilled in 1996 from Molasses, this limited release of only 739 bottles boasts an ABV of 64.5%. A true gem among rums, it presents a woody and tar-spiked aroma with a delicious flavor profile of caramel, intense tar, roundness, and tropical fruit. RumX users praise its complexity, harmonious balance, and delightful mixture of Caroni's power and Guyana's sweetness. They also highly appreciate the delicate interplay between the classic Caroni notes and the surprising elements that make it an atypical yet highly enjoyable rum.


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The flavor profile of 3rd Employees Vijay „Vijay“ Ranmarine is based on 32 user reviews. We have compiled and summarized the community's tasting notes for you, to give you an impression of the aroma and taste of the rum:
The 3rd Employees Vijay “Vijay” Ranmarine is a Caroni powerhouse; delightfully complex and robust with notes of goudron, tropical fruits, and a hint of crème brûlée. A strong yet balanced rum, its intriguingly atypical aging process gifts a lingering, unforgettable finish.
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About the Caroni distillery
The distillery Caroni is located in Trinidad. Rums from Caroni have been reviewed 5,242 times with an average of 8.8/10.
Already 32 registered users have rated and tested this rum, leaving an average rating of 9.2 out of 10. A total of 23 users have marked this rum as their favorite (9+ points).
Write a reviewOliver
28 April 2023
„Very elegant nose. On the palate great roasted and chocolate notes.“
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Jakob
16 August 2023
„Epic Velier Caroni Tasting 2023: Das Alter macht sich in recht herb-bitteren Noten erkennbar, die den Rum aber trotzdem nicht überlagern. Sehr gut, reicht aber nicht für die absolute Spitzenklasse aus 1996.“
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TheRhumhoe
19 September 2022
„Un Caroni plus subtil avec le vieillissement entre Trinidad et Guyana. Cette influence se retrouve au nez, avec d’un côté les notes de goudron et de caoutchouc, de boisé et de cuir, puis les notes sombres et plus fruitées de l’autre. L’ensemble est homogène et équilibré. Le palais oscille entre la puissance de Caroni (hydrocarbures, caoutchouc, notes fumées) et la douceur de Guyana (chocolat, café, fruits tropicaux), offrant un profil complexe et délicat, étonnamment gourmand et sucré après aération. La finale est plus subtile et mince qu’à l’accoutumé chez Caroni, le profil sombre des rhums de Guyana prenant le dessus ici. Un Caroni plutôt atypique de par son vieillissement, mais un hybride tout en finesse qui se veut complexe et gourmand.“
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Kevin Sorensen 🇩🇰
16 January 2022
„Wow, they just keep scoring high. Again typical Caroni flavours nd once rested you really get the roasted notes. Lightly fruity with vanilla and a bit of caramel. Intense yet well balanced.“
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Mike H.
12 February 2023
„I let this one rest for an hour before sampling it. All classic Caroni are present in the nose with a touch of lovely sweetness. I could smell it for hours. I’m the mouth the rum has similar notes with a touch of chocolate added.“
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Tschusikowsky
1 August 2023
„Kaboom! Der hat mich richtig abgeholt. Voller Caroni Dampfer mit viel Power und Geschmack. Excellent!“
Jakob Mmmmhhh
17 May 2022
„Sehr milder Vertreter. Caroni Noten im Hintergrund aber präsent, dafür Frucht und Creme Brûlée. Insgesamt aber irgendwie enttäuschend“
Romain de L
23 July 2023
„Nose under my expectations. Interesting but flattish. Hints of caramel, of hydrocarbures, Caroni. Overwhelming attack - very strong but well integrated and balanced. Plays a line with bitterness but remains perfect. Quite a play. Very long finale, fresher, stays with you…“
BnBrt
23 July 2023
„Nez après un petit quart d'heure de repos très agréable. Me fait penser à la crème brûlée et donne envie d'y aller. En bouche les mêmes notes vanillées de crème brûlée. Amertume juste bien à mon goût. Finale très longue et agréable, plus fraîche et sur le fruit. Très différent des marqueurs caroni que je trouve habituellement.“