Velier Caroni 100% Trinidad Rum 12 HTR 2000 12yr 50%

A rich, rubbery, woody Caroni classic.

This Trinidad Caroni rum features dominant rubber and tar notes, enhanced by hints of wood and spice. Its signature industrial profile appeals to connoisseurs.



How does this rum taste?

  • Distinctive industrial profile
  • Complex flavor depth
  • Good entry-level Caroni

The '100% Trinidad Rum 12 HTR' by Velier is a noteworthy expression from the now-closed Caroni distillery. Distilled in 2000 and aged for 12 years, this rum showcases classic Caroni traits, such as rubber, leather, and tar, complemented by notes of vanilla and wood. It offers a distinctive industrial character, reminiscent of mechanical workshops and burnt rubber, which some may find unique and appealing. A moderate alcoholic strength of 50% ABV marries well with its intense flavors, providing an experience that's rich and complex but not overwhelming. Although it lacks some depth compared to older siblings, it remains a respected entry within the Caroni lineup. Given its limited availability, it's a sought-after choice for rum enthusiasts.

Most frequently mentioned flavors

Aroma

Rubber Leather Vanilla Woody

Taste

Rubber Woody Tar Leather

Finish

Woody Smoky Spicy Bitter

How is this rum rated?

8.4/10
145 reviews
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8.3/10

"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

"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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8.6/10

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

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8.7/10

"outstanding caroni! Passion fruit, fresh green mint, honey, incense, metallic but not too much, incredibly harmonious fruitiness and just my thing! awesome! 😍🤤🤤 very drinkable and still quite a long finish, especially! Makes absolutely fantastic daiquiris and Sazerac's by the way!"

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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?

Ø Market value
340€

The RumX community has already added 493 bottles to their collections:

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422
opened
38
emptied
33
Open rate
14%

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About the Caroni distillery

The Caroni distillery is located in Trinidad. Rums from Caroni have been reviewed 7,478 times with an average of 8.8/10.


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