CDI Caroni Trinidad
Bold, smoky complexity meets collectible Caroni charm.
An intriguing rum boasting smoky, tarred, and woody layers with a touch of candied sweetness. Our RumX community enjoys its complex character, though some note slight imbalance. A collectible treat for dedicated rum lovers.
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This Trinidad Caroni rum is a remarkable cask strength expression from a legendary distillery, aged for many years. It offers an intense bouquet of smoky, tarred, and woody notes with a hint of dried apricot and candied sweetness. Our community of RumX members has noted its complex character—a blend of traditional Caroni depth with an intriguing twist. While some find the robust flavor profile polarizing and occasionally imbalanced, others appreciate its depth and collectible appeal. This limited release is celebrated for its uniqueness, making it a fascinating choice for spirited rum enthusiasts seeking something truly memorable.
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About the Caroni distillery
The Caroni distillery is located in Trinidad. Rums from Caroni have been reviewed 8,878 times with an average of 8.8/10.
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Not a good Caroni. Too much peaty mess. Price unacceptable for the quality. Much more pleasing in the second tasting.
The nose is a little like the Caroni 1996 Overseas RX1578, with an agricultural edge. But there's spice here, green and pink pepper, mild curry and considerably more vivacity. The yellow fruit hints at machine shop if you look hard enough. The palate is expressive, full of aromas, with a clean but rather light atelier. Then fruit, pear and unripe pineapple arrive with a hint of acidity. This fine attack is diluted fairly quickly, and the finish lingers on empyreumatic notes of machine oil and tar. The finish is average for a Caroni and the aromas are a little weak. The other aromas are beautiful and complex, especially in the empty glass. I'm discovering a fine rum with everything it takes to please, but it's a far cry from the best Caronis.
A pretty good Caroni but the price does not match the quality. I know the Caroni barrels are running out, but still the price is too high in my mind. Typical Caroni with added wood and smoke and a medium finish.
Nose feels tied up and while it is quite intensive, there is not too much expression to it. Same holds true overall. There are just not as many layers as you are used to in a (good) Caroni.