Velier Caroni 5th Employees Dhanraj „Dan“ Maharaj HTR 1996 25yr 66,3%

Balanced, complex, intense Caroni with a smoky finish.

A complex, intense Caroni rum with caramel, rubber, and smoky notes, aged 25 years.



How does this rum taste?

  • Complex flavor profile
  • Long-lasting finish
  • Rich caramel and rubber notes

The "5th Employees Dhanraj "Dan" Maharaj HTR" is a prestigious Caroni rum from Trinidad, crafted by Velier. Distilled in 1996, this limited edition rum aged for 25 years in cask strength delivers an intense ABV of 66.3%. Characterized by rich caramel, rubber, oak, and tar notes, it shifts towards rubber, leather, and smoky flavors on the palate. Users describe it as a balanced and intense experience, though some find the traditional Caroni characteristics less pronounced. The rum has gathered appreciation for its complexity and long-lasting finish, making it a notable collector's choice despite its limited availability of only 730 bottles.

Most frequently mentioned flavors

Aroma

Caramel Rubber Oak Tar

Taste

Rubber Leather Caramel Barrel

Finish

Smoky Caramel Dark chocolate Cappuccino

How is this rum rated?

8.9/10
46 reviews

Top 17%

Trinidad

Top 29%

Caroni

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8.8/10

"Clear winner at the bottom of the 5th Employees. But not in the Caroni top class."

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8.9/10

"Epic Velier Caroni Tasting 2023: The sweet 1996 profile is there, the long time in the barrel is already clearly recognizable with more present roasted aromas. Very good Caroni in the lower mid-range of the vintage."

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9.3/10

"For me from the series the best!"

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8.6/10

"This one caught me off guard because it was completely different from the rest. The nose had the wood with rubber and tar with fruit, vanilla and caramel, but I also found a minty note in there. Not as heavy in the typical Caroni flavours as the others. The palate complex and well balanced and at the same time soft and dry, an eye opener for me. Smoky wood and rubber, tar and fruity notes follow with chocolate and nice herbal notes trailing behind. The finish is very dry with rubber, dried fruit and chocolate. This one needs to rest for at least 15 minutes or more to release its full potential."

Expert reviews

Details about this rum

Country
Distillery
Bottler
RumX ID
RX9143
ABV
66,3%
Vintage
1996
Mark
HTR
Made from
Molasses
Age
25 years
No. of bottles
730
Bottle volume
70cl
Price range
250€+
Type of spirit
Rum
Velier • Caroni 1996   25yr   66,3% 5th Employees Dhanraj „Dan“ Maharaj HTR

How is the price of this rum developing?

Ø Market value
1,531€

The RumX community has already added 63 bottles to their collections:

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1
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1
Open rate
3%

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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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