Velier Caroni 5th Employees Dhanraj „Dan“ Maharaj HTR 1996
Balanced Caroni power with caramel and chocolate
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RumX members love the balanced power of this Velier Caroni 1996: classic tar, rubber and leather wrapped in oily caramel and dark chocolate, with oak-driven roast and a warm, lingering finish. Often described as a standout of the 5th Employees series, it opens beautifully after a rest in the glass. At 66.3% cask strength and 25 years old, it's a popular pick with 51 community reviews.
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Clear winner at the bottom of the 5th Employees. But not in the Caroni top class.
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.
For me from the series the best!
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.