Velier Caroni 5th Employees Dhanraj „Dan“ Maharaj HTR

Balanced, complex, intense Caroni with a smoky finish.

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

9.0/10 51 reviews

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    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.

    Aroma

    Caramel Rubber Tar Oak

    Taste

    Rubber Leather Caramel Barrel

    How is this rum rated?

    9.0/10 51 reviews
    Top 10% Trinidad
    Top 19% Caroni

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

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    8.8 /10
    Review by: Oliver

     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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    8.9 /10
    Review by: Jakob

     For me from the series the best!

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    9.3 /10
    Review by: Johannes

     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.

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    8.6 /10
    Review by: Kevin Sorensen 🇩🇰
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    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

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    The RumX community has already added 65 bottles to their collections:

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    Open rate
    6%
    Ø Market value
    1,035€

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