Caroni Rum Sponge

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The "Rum Sponge" was produced in Trinidad at the Caroni distillery. It was selected and bottled by the independent bottler Decadent Drinks LTD. It was distilled in 1997 from Molasses and then aged for 23 years. The rum has an ABV of 48,5%. This is a limited release and there are only 278 bottles. 8 community members rated this rum with an average of 8.7/10. The rum smells like Tropical fruit, Yellow fruits and Rubber, and on the palate there is Medicinal, Rubber and Bitter.

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    How does this rum taste?

    Aroma

    Tropical fruit Yellow fruits Rubber Bitter

    Taste

    Medicinal Rubber Bitter Fruity

    How is this rum rated?

    8.7/10 8 reviews

    Took them to a wine tasting and they drank more than half the bottle! A nose at once suave, fresh, fruity (yellow and tropical fruits) and dirty (rubber and bitterness). Strangely enough, the nose is very beautiful, no doubt because these flavors are in balance. The palate feels diluted, which is a pity, but immediately afterwards the flavors take over the palate. The mechanical workshop is more present than on the nose, and the fruit is more fresh and acidic. The finish recaptures the balance of the nose, with tropical fruit and a bitterness that makes you want to have another glass. Tasted again, it stands out from other Caronis below 50 degrees.

    Yes you can tell that he was diluted down but he is just incredibly good - if someone wants to "swap" a sample and has the barrel strong open he can write me.

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    Details about this rum

    Country
    Distillery
    RumX ID
    RX9757
    ABV
    48,5%
    Vintage
    1997
    Cask number
    #3B
    Made from
    Molasses
    Age
    23 years
    No. of bottles
    278
    Bottle volume
    70cl
    Price range
    <250€
    Type of spirit
    Rum
    Decadent Drinks LTD • Caroni 1997 &nbsp; 23yr &nbsp; 48,5% Rum Sponge

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    About the Caroni distillery

    The Caroni distillery is located in Trinidad. Rums from Caroni have been reviewed 9,013 times with an average of 8.8/10.

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