Velier Caroni 4th Employees Dayanand „Yunkoo“ Balloon

The aroma bursts with tar, smoky rubber, and oak, leading to a powerful, woody palate with menthol and subtle fruit. Widely praised for its complexity and classic Caroni style—an adventurous choice for connoisseurs seeking authentic, heavy Trinidad rum.

9.0  / 10  (62 reviews)

Tar, rubber, smoky wood—bold Caroni power, lasting finish.

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    How does this rum taste?

    • Classic heavy Caroni profile
    • Impressive complexity and depth
    • Long, warming finish

    Intense tar and rubber amplify this Caroni’s unmistakable, heavy Trinidad identity. RumX tasters highlight a complex mix of smoky, woody, and menthol notes, balanced by hidden layers of fruit, caramel, and even vanilla as the rum opens in the glass. For those seeking bold, classic Caroni character with depth and a long, warming finish, this limited release is well worth exploring.

    Aroma

    Tar Rubber Smoky Menthol

    Taste

    Rubber Tar Woody Intense

    How is this rum rated?

    9.0  / 10  (62 reviews)
    Top 10% Trinidad
    Top 19% Caroni

    "The rum would have knocked out the other two Caroni's in the flight blindfolded. Undisputed nose-and-palate heavyweight champion. That's what a Caroni has to be like!"

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    9.2 / 10
    Review by: Gunnar Böhme "Bauerngaumen" 🤓

    "Epic Velier Caroni Tasting 2023: Intense HTR, wood, spices, tobacco and menthol flank the typical tar, rubber and petrol aroma profile of heavy Trinidad rums. A very good representative of the 1998 Caroni vintage."

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    8.6 / 10
    Review by: Jakob

    "A Caroni representing the distillery's heavy style. The nose is very intense at first, with notes of oil, smoke and spices, then gains in subtlety after aeration with some fruity notes, caramel and hazelnut. The attack on the palate is powerful, heavy and very warm, with notes of tar and rubber. The smoky, spicy side is as present as ever, with a hint of leather and bitterness. Still, red fruits and citrus fruits lurk in ambush, making it easier to drink. The finish is long, dark, smoky and woody, with tannins drying out the palate. A hint of mango also makes itself felt. An unpolished, complex Caroni that reveals much more after aeration."

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    9.2 / 10
    Review by: TheRhumhoe

    "Yesterday I had the unique opportunity to compare this rum with other 98s, including Paradise #2. Compared to the Paradise, this one is quite different, very brute with a high alcohol content that is not perfectly integrated, becomes milder with time, nice menthol notes!"

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    8.6 / 10
    Review by: Johannes
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    Details about this rum

    Country
    Distillery
    Bottler
    RumX ID
    RX7340
    ABV
    68,3%
    Vintage
    1998
    Made from
    Molasses
    Age
    22 years
    No. of bottles
    1,180
    Bottle volume
    70cl
    Price range
    250€+
    Type of spirit
    Rum
    Velier • Caroni 1998   22yr   68,3% 4th Employees Dayanand „Yunkoo“ Balloon

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    The RumX community has already added 104 bottles to their collections:

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    Ø Market value
    962€

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    About the Caroni distillery

    The Caroni distillery is located in Trinidad. Rums from Caroni have been reviewed 8,824 times with an average of 8.8/10.

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