Caroni Kill Devil (The Whisky Barrel) HTR 1998
Highly praised as a smoky, drier Caroni with tar, tobacco and wood, offering a balanced, continental style that’s easier and less “dirty” than many Caronis while still feeling characterful.
Caroni fans who enjoy drier, smoky, tar-and-tobacco profiles at high ABV and want a more rounded, continental Caroni that doesn’t go full-on “dirty.”
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Smoky, dry Caroni for experienced palates
If you enjoy Caroni but want a drier, smokier, more approachable continental take, this hits that niche—just be ready for the 62.1% and a focus on tar and smoke.
Beginners, those sensitive to 60%+ ABV, or drinkers seeking ultra-heavy, oily, super-funky Caroni with big “dirty” notes and massive complexity.
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About the Caroni distillery
The Caroni distillery is located in Trinidad. Rums from Caroni have been reviewed 9,848 times with an average of 8.8/10.
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Smoky Caroni. I like!
11.06.2021 A nice evening with some friends at the beach bringing some nice rums. Notes Medium dark in colour. Nose Light wood, faint smoke, spice, faint rubber, workshop, cherry. Palate Balanced, light wood, faint tar, light rubber, faint smoke, raisin, light cherry, spice, faint coffee. Finish Medium to long, light wood, faint smoke, rubber, medium dry, light coffee, faint cherry.
Round, continental Caroni that doesn't offend anywhere. The dirty notes are missing. However, some smoke does come through, which is unusual. However, it is fun and was affordable at the release price.
A somewhat unusual Caroni. Lots of alcohol at the beginning, which is not so well integrated, then light wood notes, smoke, few typical Caroni notes, some vanilla. The finish is surprisingly short.