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Caroni 5th Employees Dhanraj „Dan“ Maharaj HTR (RX9143)

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The 5th Employees Dhanraj "Dan" Maharaj HTR is a limited edition rum produced in Trinidad at the renowned Caroni distillery. Distilled in 1996 from molasses, it was aged for 25 years before being bottled by the independent bottler Velier at cask strength with an impressive ABV of 66,3%. This rare release is limited to just 730 bottles. RumX users praise this rum for its intense and complex flavors, with tasting notes recognizing its caramel, oak, and rubber aromas. On the palate, it features elements of rubber, barrel, caramel, leather, and oak. Overall, the community appreciates this rum for its warm and full-bodied profile, making it a standout among the 5th Employees series. Give it some time to breathe and unleash its true potential, revealing notes of dark chocolate, mokka, and even some dried fruits. This Caroni release is a well-balanced and expressive addition to any rum connoisseur's collection.

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What does this rum taste like?

The flavor profile of 5th Employees Dhanraj „Dan“ Maharaj HTR is based on 36 user reviews. We have compiled and summarized the community's tasting notes for you, to give you an impression of the aroma and taste of the rum.

Nosing impressions

Caramel Oak Rubber Tar Chocolate Tropical fruit Leather Vanilla Barrel Cherry

Taste impressions

Rubber Barrel Caramel Leather Oak Coffee Chocolate Intense Smoky Herbal

Finish

Smoky Caramel Chocolate Cappuccino Woody Tar Burnt sugar Metallic Dry Sweet

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How does the community rate this rum?

9.0 /1036 ratings

COMMUNITY RATING

Already 36 registered users have rated and tested this rum, leaving an average rating of 9.0 out of 10. A total of 14 users have marked this rum as their favorite (9+ points).

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8.8/10

Klarer Sieger unten den 5th Employees. Kommt aber nicht in die Caroni-Oberklasse.


Aroma

Oak Tropical fruit Rubber
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9.3/10

Für mich aus der Serie der Beste!

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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.


Aroma

Vanilla Rubber Tar Caramel Dried fruit

Taste

Rubber Tar Soft Balanced Dry
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9.0/10

Surpris par le profil ressemblant aux Ron espagnols mais très bon.. le reproche est sur le fait que la finale soit courte et laisse une impression de pas assez . Outre cela le nez est superbe. Ce mélange chocolat et herbes et franchement surprenant...


Aroma

Caramel Chocolate Tar Leather Barrel

Taste

Rubber Barrel Caramel Leather Oak
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8.7/10

Plus équilibré que les autres de la 5ème série Employees. Pas très marqué pour le côté Caroni mais intense, boisé et agréable.


Aroma

Elegant Rubber Tropical fruit Vanilla Oak

Taste

Rubber Coffee Oak Tropical fruit Creme brulee
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9.1/10

Eine sehr, warme und volle Caroni-Nase. Das ölige Karamell verleiht die Aura eines tropisch gereiften Demeraras. Sehr, sehr gediegen, nicht besonders komplex. Ein Wahnsinn im Mund, ölig, voll, sehr komplex. Ein Gewürzbasar. Der Rum bleibt lange im Mund, was sehr schön ist. Ein Wahnsinn auch, was mit den fünften Employees abgeliefert wurde. Am besten gefielen mir der Dan, dicht gefolgt vom Breeze. Schade auch, dass von diesen Flaschen kaum jemals eine geöffnet werden wird.


Aroma

Raisin Roasted Oak Espresso Caramel

Taste

Lemon Mango Raisin Oak Nutmeg
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8.9/10

die 5th Employees Serie nochmal alle drei zusammen verkostet. An der Nase sind sich Dan und Breeze sehr ähnlich, mit Trockenfrüchten, Karamell, Wachs und Politur. Der Roop wirkt hier ein wenig frischer (floraler) wenn man das bei Caroni überhaupt so nennen kann 😉 Am Gaumen hat der Breeze ein wenig mehr Komplexität zu bieten als der Dan, der sehr stark auf der röstig-verkohlten Schiene unterwegs ist. Der Breeze dagegen kann mit mehr ‚Werkstatt‘ und mehr Süsse aufwarten. Der Roop tanzt auch am Gaumen aus der Reihe, er kommt nicht so brachial daher.


Aroma

Tropical fruit Polish Waxes Caramel Leather

Taste

Roasted Rubber Oak Caramel
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9.7/10

Für mich der beste von den 5th Release aber ich muss sagen, dass mir alle drei sehr gut gefallen.


Aroma

Rubber Tar Oak Tropical fruit Caramel

Taste

Dirty Rubber Leather Barrel Warm
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8.8/10

Im Glas ist dieser Rum recht dunkel. Auch hier rieche ich nicht viel Dreckiges, er ist geradezu weich. Hätte ich im Blindtest vermutlich nicht einem Caroni zugeordnet, wobei es den prototypischen Caroni ja gar nicht gibt. Hier schmeckt man weniger verbrannten Zucker, dafür viele Kräuter. Zum Schluss sehr trocken. Nach einer Weile im Glas entfaltet er Aromen von dunkler Schokolade und Mokka. Auch dieser Rum profitiert von der längeren Zeit zum Atmen und gewinnt an Komplexität.


Aroma

Oak Caramel Chocolate Leather Warm

Taste

Mocha Toffee Intense Herbal Black tea

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What are the specs of this rum?

Country
Distillery
Bottler
ID
RX9143
ABV
66,3%
Vintage
1996
Mark
HTR
Made from
Molasses
Age
25 years
No. of bottles
730
Bottle volume
70cl
Price range
Above 250€
Category
Rum

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About the Caroni distillery

The distillery Caroni is located in Trinidad. Rums from Caroni have been reviewed 4,752 times with an average of 8.8/10.


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