Rum Nation Caroni Small Batch Rare Rums 1998
Highly praised Caroni that delivers intense tarry, medicinal and oaky notes with a long dry finish. Loved for its character and depth, especially after some bottle oxidation.
Fans of classic dirty Caroni who enjoy tar, rubber and medicinal notes at high ABV, and collectors looking for a mature, dry, sherry‑touched Trinidad rum.
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How does this rum taste?
Intense, dry, classic dirty Caroni
If you already enjoy bold Caronis, this one rewards you with full‑on tar, wood and medicinal depth at cask‑strength feel, but it’s dry, demanding and not a starter bottle.
Beginners, those sensitive to 57% ABV, or drinkers who prefer fruity, sweet, easygoing rums with no tar, rubber, bitterness or medicinal character.
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About the Caroni distillery
The Caroni distillery is located in Trinidad. Rums from Caroni have been reviewed 9,789 times with an average of 8.8/10.
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I really like this well balanced 22 year old caroni, which was finished for 3 years in used Oloroso casks. The nose is intense and stats with tannins and tar, but then descends into and oaky, herbal and medicinal bliss. The palate is dark and intense with a load of flavours. The medicinal note is still there with coffee, orange peel and the sherry cask notes. The finish is long with oak, sherry and a touch of licorice. The medicinal touch is also there. Very well balanced Caroni and I'm going to enjoy having this one on my shelf. A bit expensive but also rare with less than 1000 bottles.
A real Caroni from the first nose, mechanical workshop and tropical fruits. Much better after a few months of opening the bottle, as Caronis like oxidation. The mouth is not left out with a long finish. Very nice rum ! Tasted again and even better.
Solid Caroni with the typical dirty notes. I like it, but it's a bit alcoholic and not quite as balanced as my previous Caronis. I probably wouldn't buy a bottle.
In terms of olfactory aromas, I primarily perceive the typical dirty Caroni markers. Something fresh joins in... and that's it. The palate is almost identical, with spicy aromas in addition to the dirty ones. The fruit (dark berries) is completely absent! In my opinion, the sherry finish is barely noticeable. There is also a slight bitter note in the finish. Overall, I find this Caroni to be quite one-dimensional. It clearly lacks the complexity to be at the very top.