Velier Caroni High Proof Heavy Trinidad Rum HTR

Dirty, fruity Caroni with elegance

Classic Caroni profile
Complex tar and fruit
Surprisingly smooth
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Reviewers consistently highlight its bold tar, mango, and leathery notes with surprising softness for a Caroni. It's recommended for those seeking complex, iconic Trinidad rum with approachable power.

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    How does this rum taste?

    Fans of Caroni praise this release for its classic dirty, tarry profile balanced by surprising fruitiness and elegance. Mango, burnt sugar, and leather mingle with signature rubber and varnish on the nose, while the palate offers a sophisticated mix of intense flavor and a touch of dryness. Many describe it as smoother and more approachable than heavier Caronis, making it popular for slow sipping and sharing among enthusiasts. Worth exploring for anyone curious about legendary Caroni character with a lighter touch.

    Aroma

    Rubber Tar Varnish Mango

    Taste

    Mango Leather Spicy Burnt sugar

    How is this rum rated?

    8.9/10 42 reviews
    Top 16% Trinidad
    Top 29% Caroni

    Perfect nose! Very good, balanced and yet complex Caroni. Top!

    I'm missing a few percentages, but it's a bit rounder and not as bitter as the 36th and 37th releases.

    1994 Velier Caronis are simply a case of their own, extremely dirty and intense. Lots of menthol compared to other vintages. I like younger bottlings, like this one, better. They seem rounder. However, this bottling lacks a few more turns for a better rating, and the finish is a little bitter.

    Rather balanced Caroni with a great nose that has lots of fruit, caramel, nice roasted notes and (by tropical Caroni standards) rather restrained wood maturity with nice oak notes and relatively little bitterness / menthol notes. Dirt is there, but the fruit has plenty of room. I really like the nose, but a few percent more on the palate could definitely help.

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    Details about this rum

    Country
    Distillery
    Bottler
    RumX ID
    RX664
    ABV
    52%
    Vintage
    1994
    Mark
    HTR
    Made from
    Molasses
    Age
    17 years
    No. of bottles
    6,434
    Bottle volume
    70cl
    Price range
    250€+
    Type of spirit
    Rum
    Velier • Caroni 1994   17yr   52% High Proof Heavy Trinidad Rum HTR

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    About the Caroni distillery

    The Caroni distillery is located in Trinidad. Rums from Caroni have been reviewed 9,013 times with an average of 8.8/10.

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