The Auld Alliance - Corman Collins Caroni 1998

Distinct Caroni: complex, fruity, industrial hints.

Complex Caroni profile
Elegant alcohol integration
Unique rubber and tropical fruit mix
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A distinctive Caroni experience combining industrial notes with tropical fruit, dry finish, and a robust 61% ABV. Appreciated for its elegance, though opinions vary on complexity.

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    How does this rum taste?

    The 1998 Caroni Trinidad Rum by The Auld Alliance - Corman Collins is an exclusive, small-batch release, limited to just 232 bottles. Distilled from molasses with a column still and matured for 21 years, it boasts an ABV of 61%. Known for its typical Caroni profile, this rum exudes aromas of rubber, vanilla, and tar, complemented by tropical fruit and barrel notes. On the palate, it reflects a balanced mix of rubber, tropical fruits, and tar, with a dry finish. Users appreciate its unique blend of industrial and fruity notes, although opinions vary regarding its complexity and alcohol integration. A must-try for Caroni fans and collectors, despite some mixed reviews on its execution.

    Aroma

    Rubber Vanilla Tropical fruit Tar

    Taste

    Rubber Tar Tropical fruit Dry

    How is this rum rated?

    8.6/10 25 reviews
    Top 32% Trinidad

    Tasting evening at Dr. Django and thanks to "mto" for this souvenir 😉. This is a consistently good Caroni with the expected profile, but a little too tame overall! The aromas from dirt to red fruit are all there, but seem a bit "sweet"! It lacks the top after all

    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.

    Typical Caroni profile is perfectly mixed up with round notes like vanilla or banana leading to a nice balance ! Alcohol is perfectly integrated on both nose and palate. Super elegant profile despite the sharp notes of leather and wood. Definitely a great rum 😋

    Alcohol not well integrated

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    Details about this rum

    Country
    Distillery
    RumX ID
    RX7165
    ABV
    61%
    Category
    Column Still Rum
    Vintage
    1998
    Cask number
    #2162
    Made from
    Molasses
    Distillation
    Column Still
    Age
    21 years
    No. of bottles
    232
    Bottle volume
    70cl
    Price range
    250€+
    Type of spirit
    Rum
    The Auld Alliance - Corman Collins • Caroni 1998   21yr   61% 1998

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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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