Velier Caroni 100% Trinidad Rum 12 HTR

Tar, rubber and spice—classic Caroni with a balanced edge.

Rubber, tar, leather and wood dominate both nose and palate, supported by subtle spice, dried fruit, and a dry finish. Community consensus calls this an approachable, classic Caroni—an engaging entry point or dependable value for its style.

8.4/10 166 reviews

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    How does this rum taste?

    Robust Caroni DNA; tar and rubber notes
    Surprisingly approachable for style
    Balanced complexity with subtle fruit

    Classic Caroni aromas of rubber, tar, and wood lead the way, joined by hints of dried fruit, subtle vanilla, and spices. RumX tasters consistently praise its robust industrial character—think "rubber, tar and wood, with some sweetness" (Steffmaus🇩🇰)—balanced by a surprising approachability and flashes of cherry, pear, or mint. With its accessible profile and unmistakable Caroni DNA, this is a rewarding pour for anyone curious about bold, workshop-infused Trinidad rums. Worth exploring for lovers of old-school, complex pours.

    Aroma

    Rubber Leather Vanilla Woody

    Taste

    Rubber Woody Tar Leather

    How is this rum rated?

    8.4/10 166 reviews

     Epic Velier Caroni Tasting 2023: Nice entry rum into the Caroni world. Rubber and tar meets wood - not much more, but also not a bit less.

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    8.3 /10
    Review by: Jakob

     Nice entry-level Caroni. The typical Caroni notes can also be found here: tar, rubber and diesel. For me, much better than the 15 from this series. Doesn't go to extremes and the ABV is too low for my taste.

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    8.3 /10
    Review by: Mirco

     Caroni essence! With his young age he brings exactly what makes Caroni: dirt, gasoline and gruffness. Very special, but awesome!

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    8.6 /10
    Review by: Oliver

     Exceptionally good Caroni. Tar, rubber as it should be. There is also mint and a pleasant fruitiness. Essence of the Caroni profile. Nothing extreme but absolutely delicious. Compared to the 15, dirtier and also more complex.

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    8.6 /10
    Review by: Tschusikowsky
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    Details about this rum

    Country
    Distillery
    Bottler
    RumX ID
    RX72
    ABV
    50%
    Vintage
    2000
    Mark
    HTR
    Made from
    Molasses
    Age
    12 years
    No. of bottles
    23,296
    Bottle volume
    70cl
    Price range
    250€+
    Type of spirit
    Rum
    Velier • Caroni 2000   12yr   50% 100% Trinidad Rum 12 HTR

    How is the price of this rum developing?

    The RumX community has already added 507 bottles to their collections:

    closed
    433
    opened
    39
    emptied
    35
    Open rate
    15%
    Ø Market value
    291€

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    About the Caroni distillery

    The Caroni distillery is located in Trinidad. Rums from Caroni have been reviewed 8,858 times with an average of 8.8/10.

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