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Caroni 1998 (RX7165)

The 1998 Caroni rum is a limited release from the Caroni distillery in Trinidad. It has an ABV of 61% and was aged for 21 years. It has a minty and leathery nose with distinctive traits of Fusel oil, tar, and tropical fruits. On the palate it is more peppery, warm, woody, and dry. Reviews vary from 81-90/100 with some noting its lack of complexity or gourmandise but others praising its elegance.

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What does this rum taste like?

The flavor profile of 1998 is based on 19 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.

Nosing impressions

Rubber Leather Tropical fruit Vanilla Tar Barrel Woody Caramel Varnish Burnt sugar

Taste impressions

Rubber Tar Tropical fruit Dry Menthol Leather Balanced Peppery Barrel Chocolate

Finish

Woody Caramelized Leather Cinnamon Barrel Tropical fruit Warm Salty Roasted Astringent

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Community reviews

8.6 /1019 ratings

COMMUNITY RATING

Already 19 registered users have rated and tested this rum, leaving an average rating of 8.6 out of 10. A total of users have marked this rum as their favorite (9+ points).

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8.5/10

all the typical markers are present, just not as complex or brute as other representatives from the house. I attribute this to the fact that he spent a large part of his maturity in a continental climate. Overall, quite round and rather 'fruit-driven' for a Caroni.


Aroma

Tropical fruit Vanilla Rubber Caramel Allspice

Taste

Tar Peppery Chocolate Lemon Roasted
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8.3/10

Alcohol not well integrated

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8.2/10

Ein durchschnittlicher Caroni, der seinen Schwerpunkt auf den Werkstattnoten hat. Er kommt recht mild bis wässrig rüber. Insgrsamt fehlt etwas an Komplexität.


Aroma

Rubber Barrel Tropical fruit

Taste

Rubber Dry Tropical fruit
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8.1/10

Pleasing Caroni, which unfortunately lacks a bit of complexity. Interesting are the fruity-sour notes that join the classic Caroni profile. Unfortunately, there is not much more noteworthy beyond that. The age is noticeable in a positive sense, wood and spice are recognizable, but for the highest consecrations it lacks a bit of variety on the palate. Nevertheless, a good rum, but the bar is clearly too high for an entry in the top range at Caroni.


Aroma

Rubber Tar Tropical fruit Caramel Barrel

Taste

Rubber Vanilla Caramel Black pepper Barrel
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8.5/10

Very minty and leathery Caroni..both on the nose and palate it is not very dirty, although the distinctive traits of Caroni are there (Fusel oil, tar, some vague tropical fruits). On the palate, it is more peppery, warm and woody. Finish il long, dry and bitter, with more wood and leather. All in all, a solid Caroni!


Aroma

Rubber Tar Varnish Barrel Menthol

Taste

Dry Tar Rubber Menthol Leather
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8.5/10

Haaa, le nez se met en place. C'est la version bien sale de Caroni : cuir, kérosène, pneus brûlés. Mais avec un profil plus boisé amer que d'accoutumé et des épices. C'est plus solvanté. En bouche, c'est costaud (et pourtant nous en sommes au 9ème verre de la soirée). On retrouve du boisé fumé-toasté ! Il y a de la prune, des raisins secs, du tabac, de la mangue en arrière-plan. Mais cela maque de gourmandise. La finale est longue, très beurrée et astringente. Le nez était sympa mais la bouche manque de gourmandise. Il ne me procure pas suffisamment de plaisir, surtout au tarif des Caroni !!!! Probablement que j'en attends trop de cette provenance ...


Aroma

Rubber Leather Tropical fruit Vanilla Tar

Taste

Rubber Tar Tropical fruit Dry
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9.0/10

Don’t be afraid of “bicycle tube” “solvent”... this is a really elegant rum, upsetting tastes but everything at its place,


Aroma

Solvents Rubber Leather Tropical fruit Caramelized

Taste

Menthol Tropical fruit Banana Rubber Leather

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Facts about the rum

Country
Distillery
ID
RX7165
ABV
61%
Vintage
1998
Cask number
#2162
Made from
Molasses
Distillation
Column Still
Age
21 years
No. of bottles
232
Bottle volume
70cl
Price range
Above 250€
Category
Rum

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About the Caroni distillery

The distillery Caroni is located in Trinidad. Rums from Caroni have been reviewed 3,845 times with an average of 88/100.


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