Velier Caroni 5th Employees Dhanraj „Dan“ Maharaj HTR 1996
Highly praised full-proof Caroni: intense, oily and deep, with dirty rubber-tar notes balanced by caramel, chocolate, herbs and oak. Powerful yet surprisingly round, with long, evolving finish.
Seasoned Caroni fans and high-proof lovers wanting an intense, dirty-yet-balanced Trinidad profile with rubber, tar, leather, caramel and dark chocolate at full cask strength.
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How does this rum taste?
Powerful, dirty, deeply satisfying Caroni
If you already enjoy 1996 Caronis or other heavy Velier selections, this pushes the classic dirty profile with extra power and depth—perfect when you’re ready for full-proof intensity.
Beginners, those sensitive to high ABV, or drinkers who dislike dry, rubbery, tar-like notes and bitter dark-chocolate finishes.
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About the Caroni distillery
The Caroni distillery is located in Trinidad. Rums from Caroni have been reviewed 9,915 times with an average of 8.8/10.
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Für mich der beste von den 5th Release aber ich muss sagen, dass mir alle drei sehr gut gefallen.
For me from the series the best!
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.