Caroni 1998 (RX9830)
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The "1998" Caroni is a limited-edition rum from Trinidad, distilled at the renowned Caroni distillery and bottled by independent bottler Excellence Rhum. Produced from Molasses in 1998, this 23-year-old rum boasts an ABV of 65.2% and has only 225 bottles available. Rum enthusiasts describe its aroma with notes of dried fruit, barrel, rubber, spice, and leather, while its flavor reveals a blend of spice, toasted, burnt sugar, barrel, and a minty touch. This unique Caroni expression receives favorable reviews for its good balance and intriguing profile, even though it may not be as expressive as some other Caroni rums. Despite its high ABV, many users praise its surprisingly smooth mouthfeel and easy alcohol integration. A must-try for Caroni and rum aficionados alike.
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RX9830
65,2%
1998
#46
Molasses
23 years
225
70cl
Above 250€
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About the Caroni distillery
The distillery Caroni is located in Trinidad. Rums from Caroni have been reviewed 3,892 times with an average of 88/100.
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Already 38 registered users have rated and tested this rum, leaving an average rating of 8.5 out of 10. A total of 1 users have marked this rum as their favorite (9+ points).
Write a reviewDom M
13 January 2023
Good Caroni from 1998. But similarly to the CDI it is not too expressive and lacks some kind of eye (or tongue?) catcher.
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Tschusikowsky
22 January 2023
Für das ABV mega entspannter Caroni. Gute Alkoholintegration. Gutes Profil, nicht 0815 aber nichts aussergewöhnliches. Im Gaumen fällt er leicht ab.
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Galli33
26 December 2022
#11th dec RumXCalendar Blind tasting: Nose: woody, tar, dirty, spicy Mouth: agricole, grass, toasted, rosted almonds, barrel, oak Finish: long, barrel, oak, dry, tannins, astringent It’s a untypical, strange caroni 🤪It’s OK, but didn’t blow my mind. The alcohol isn’t integrated well and the price tag way toooo high. Buuh looks like a crazy agricole in a Caroni barrel. My prediction Guadeloupe. ca.60% approx. 20 Years
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Zucker und Zeste
12 December 2022
Ein fruchtiger Caroni ohne großen Ecken und Kanten.
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Jeremy Roger 🇫🇷
22 September 2021
Nez typique Caroni mais plus sur le plastique que sur le goudron, en bouche c'est intense et savoureux, c'est complexe et évolue avec l'aération, on passe par la viande, le sucre brun, la colle et on fini le repas avec un bon cigare . Une très belle réussite 👌👌 On en redemande ❤
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Kevin Sorensen 🇩🇰
21 January 2023
This was a whole different story. A more fruity Caroni, still pretty well balanced though lighter in the traditional Caroni flavours.
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TheRhumhoe
4 January 2023
Un joli Caroni, qui est sale comme il faut au nez, avec des notes fruitées, boisées, épicées et une touche florale qui forment un bouquet aromatique complet. Une note terreuse et agricole vient après aération, ce qui est très déroutant. En bouche, c’est intense, porté par des notes empyreumatiques, des épices, des fruits secs, du bois, du cuir et quelques notes de viande fumée envoûtantes. La finale, longue et sèche, est un peu amère, épicée, mentholée et rôtie, avec un soupçon de baies et de saveurs agricoles sur la longueur. Un Caroni original mais complet et élégant. Du beau travail de la part d’Excellence Rhum.
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RumTaTa
3 February 2023
Für Caroni eine relativ milde Nase. Der Dreck und Teer ist unter einer schönen Schicht Trockenfrüchte und Karamell zu finden. Im Mund zunächst alkoholische Schärfe und wieder eine schöne Mischung aus Dreck, Trockenfrüchten und Karamell Nachklang ist mittellang. Insgesamt ein eher milder Caroni, wegen der alkoholischen Schärfe "nur" im unteren 80er Bereich.
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mto75
26 September 2021
solider 98er Caroni mit schöner Backpflaume-Note an der Nase.
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Serge
12 December 2022
Verkostet im RumX Adventskalender. Guter Rum mit toller Nase. Am Gaumen überzeugt er mich im direkten Vergleich mit anderen 98er Caronis eher nicht. War mir sogar in der Blindverkostung unsicher ob es wirklich einer ist.
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Christian Rudt
12 December 2022
Scheint man zu Beginn noch einen Agricole im Glas zu haben kommt das caroni Profil nach einiger Zeit dann doch durch. Zunächst fruchtig, röstig und rund wird es im Finish dann mehr trocken und holzig. Hab den s.b.s den ich vor kurzem verkostet Habe ein Stück weit besser in Erinnerung.
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HenryL
17 January 2023
RumX Adventskalender 11.12. Meine Caroni-Erfahrung ist definitiv noch ausbaufähig. Dennoch kommt dieser überraschend pflanzlich rüber, insbesondere eine welke Minznote ist durchweg präsent. In der Nase recht entspannt: tropische Früchte, Holz und eine mit Luftkontakt stärker werdende Gumminote. Im Mund röstig-würzig, etwas pflanzliches und Gummi. Ich hatte zwar noch nicht viele Caronis, der hier überzeugt mich aber im Vergleich nicht wirklich.
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Tropheus80
11 December 2022
Tag 11 Rum X Adventskalender
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Tom Buteneers
11 December 2022
RumXmas 2022 #11, blind: Something dirty (rubber) but also vegetal impressions on the back of my palate, going up through the nose Seriously messing with my head to figure it out. ABV 55-60%? Ok weird Caroni, not as clear as others. This blind tasting stuff is wild 😅 65,2% but relatively easy on the palate. The dirty side is there but not as powerful. Half an hour was short for this drop, but it was nice. I enjoyed it with haste. Time to go home and put the daughter to bed.
Thunderbird
13 November 2021
Ein guter Caroni … mehr aber auch nicht
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