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The Auld Alliance - Corman Collins Caroni 1998 21yr 61%

RX7165 Very good Column Still Rum Single Cask 232 bottles Above 250€
“Distinct Caroni: complex, fruity, industrial hints.”

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.

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1 shop offer available for 595.00:

Highlights

  • Complex Caroni profile
  • Elegant alcohol integration
  • Unique rubber and tropical fruit mix

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How does this rum taste?

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.

Most frequently mentioned flavors

Aroma

Rubber Vanilla Tar Tropical fruit Barrel Leather

Taste

Rubber Tropical fruit Tar Dry Balanced Menthol

Finish

Leather Woody Caramelized Barrel Roasted Cinnamon

Community reviews

8.5/1024 ratings
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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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What are the key facts 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
Above 250€
Type of spirit
Rum

What is the price trend for this rum?

480 €
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The RumX community has already added 19 bottles to their collections:

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About the Caroni distillery

The Caroni distillery is located in Trinidad. Rums from Caroni have been reviewed 6,901 times with an average of 8.8/10.


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