Velier Caroni 32nd Release Heavy Trinidad Rum HTR 1998 16yr 64,5%

Complex Caroni rum with dense tar, chocolate, smoke.

A robust Caroni rum with pronounced tar and chocolate aromas, complemented by smoky and barrel flavors. It offers intense character with notable balance and unique depth.



How does this rum taste?

  • Balanced flavor profile
  • Intense Caroni character
  • Unique leather notes

The 32nd Release Heavy Trinidad Rum HTR by Velier, distilled in 1998 at Caroni, is a limited edition rum highly praised for its rich, complex profile. Aged for 16 years and bottled at cask strength 64.5% ABV, it combines intense tar and chocolate aromas with a smoky, barrel-forward palate. Users appreciate its balance, traditional Caroni flavors, and unique leather and fruity notes, though some find it slightly harsh if not adequately rested. This rum represents a captivating journey into Caroni’s past, offering an exceptional experience for collectors and enthusiasts alike. With only 1280 bottles available, it’s a coveted collectible.

Most frequently mentioned flavors

Aroma

Tar Dark chocolate Rubber Toasted

Taste

Smoky Barrel Dark chocolate Tar

Finish

Caramel Mocha Roasted Smoky

How is this rum rated?

8.9/10
37 reviews

Top 17%

Trinidad

Top 29%

Caroni

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8.6/10

"Epic Velier Caroni Tasting 2023: Classic, very good 98 Caroni, only the somewhat present alcohol causes deductions in the B grade. Apart from that, an absolutely convincing bottling, even if it doesn't reach the very highest levels."

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9.0/10

"Tasted in a restaurant. A surprisingly sweet nose with tar, walnut and old leather in which one has sweated.The palate is also quite sweet once the bite of the alcohol has disappeared. Still that old leather and a little tar. It's like being in a tanner's workshop in the Middle Ages, with tar boiling in the corner. The finish is long on wood and licorice-like notes, and there's a hint of tropical fruit, especially banana and pineapple.A rum that takes you back in time, I really like it. Perhaps not Caroni's best, but a rum where the workshop is not mechanical but a tanner's."

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9.0/10

"Had a nice Caroni tasting yesterday and this was the starter. Nicely balanced and intense with the traditional Caroni flavours. Needs to rest for a good while to hit the optimum balance between flavor and ABV."

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8.5/10

"Overall, nice total package. Belongs to the winners of the 1998 vintage."

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Details about this rum

Country
Distillery
Bottler
RumX ID
RX959
ABV
64,5%
Vintage
1998
Mark
HTR
Made from
Molasses
Age
16 years
No. of bottles
1,280
Bottle volume
70cl
Price range
250€+
Type of spirit
Rum
Velier • Caroni 1998   16yr   64,5% 32nd Release Heavy Trinidad Rum HTR

How is the price of this rum developing?

Ø Market value
1,082€

The RumX community has already added 143 bottles to their collections:

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opened
5
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5
Open rate
7%

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About the Caroni distillery

The Caroni distillery is located in Trinidad. Rums from Caroni have been reviewed 7,463 times with an average of 8.8/10.


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