1989

Smooth, rare Caroni, sherry finish, minty notes.

The Caroni 1989 offers a rare, smooth profile with a sherry finish. It's lighter than typical Caronis, with hints of mint, chocolate, and dried fruits.

Smooth and easy sipping
Good integration of alcohol
Unique sherry finish
293.10 €

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Details about this rum

Country
Distillery
RumX ID
RX9194
ABV
52,8%
Vintage
Cask number
#IdR026
Made from
Molasses
Age
30 years
No. of bottles
392
Bottle volume
70cl
Isla del Ron • Caroni 1989   30yr   52,8% 1989

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    How does this rum taste?

    The Caroni 1989 rum, crafted at Trinidad’s renowned Caroni distillery, is a limited release with only 392 bottles. Aged for 30 years and bottled at cask strength with a 52.8% ABV, it was selected by Isla del Ron. This rum features a nose with complex aromas of caramel, phenol, and mint, leading to a flavor profile marked by minty notes, dark chocolate, and raisin. Although lighter and smoother than traditional Caronis, it offers a unique blend with a sherry finish, appreciated for its drinkability but debated for its authenticity to the Caroni name. This rum is ideal for those seeking a rare, sophisticated experience.

    Aroma

    Caramel Phenol Minty Milk chocolate

    Taste

    Minty Oily Dark chocolate Dirty

    How is this rum rated?

    Rating (0-10)
    8.2/10 24 reviews

    Relatively clean for a Caroni. Very easy to drink. Nice malty aromas. Intense, full flavor. Could have been a bit more full-bodied for the price, but which Caroni is still cheap these days? Definitely an experience.

    Relatively light and relaxed "easy sipping" caroni. Alcohol well integrated and unusually little woody and tasty for the age, sherry finish is definitely very concise but not too dominant.

    Strange Caroni. Tastes like aged neutral alcohol with a sherry finish. Somehow it has nothing to do with Caroni. I would be very interested in the story behind this vintage...

    This sample is a bit like a trip to the city. You're super lucky to score that Caroni girl that all the boys want. You bring her home and hope she's wild in bed, only to be disappointed because she's not. It's the same with this one, it tastes good but there's not much wildness about it. It's more the Caroni name that's wild.

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    The Caroni distillery is located in Trinidad. Rums from Caroni have been reviewed 9,472 times with an average of 8.8/10.

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