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Velier Caroni 100% Trinidad Rum 15 HTR 1998

Highly praised as an accessible Caroni with classic tar, leather and roasted wood notes, good complexity and length, just a bit softer and less intense than the top Caroni bottlings.

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Super nice and harmonious nose. Compared to the 12-year-old, there's clearly more caramel and, alongside the spicy woodiness, it almost leans towards a cinnamon direction. There's also a bit of meaty character. On the palate, again lots of spice, leather, and wood, as well as dried fruits and vanilla. Brown caramel and roasted nuts plus cinnamon come through. The finish is long and, like the nose and palate, very complex. Wood, caramel, and fruity notes blend harmoniously with leather and earthy accents. I'm amazed at the big difference three years of aging makes. After just under an hour, I can still detect some cherry on the nose. Thanks to @DanielS for the sample.
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Fans of dirty, tarry rums who want a more approachable Caroni at manageable strength, and enthusiasts seeking a characterful but not brutal introduction to this closed distillery.

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Details about Velier Caroni 100% Trinidad Rum 15 HTR 1998

Country Trinidad
Distillery Caroni
Bottler Velier
RumX ID RX150
ABV 52%
Vintage 1998
Mark HTR
Made from Molasses
Age 15 years
No. of bottles 12,477
Bottle volume 70cl
Velier • Caroni 1998   15yr   52% 100% Trinidad Rum 15 HTR

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    How does Velier Caroni 100% Trinidad Rum 15 HTR 1998 taste?

    Accessible but serious Caroni funk
    Who is this rum for?

    You’ll enjoy this if you’re Caroni-curious: it delivers the rubber, tar and roasted wood markers in a smoother, easier-drinking package that many RumX users call a perfect entry Caroni.

    Not really suitable for

    Beginners sensitive to 52% ABV, drinkers who dislike smoky/tarry or bitter notes, and buyers expecting the intensity of high-proof or top-tier Caroni vintages.

    Aroma

    Tar Woody Leather Burnt sugar

    Taste

    Tar Oak Leather Roasted

    How is Velier Caroni 100% Trinidad Rum 15 HTR 1998 rated?

    8.5/10 157 reviews
    Top 37% Trinidad
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    Super nice and harmonious nose. Compared to the 12-year-old, there's clearly more caramel and, alongside the spicy woodiness, it almost leans towards a cinnamon direction. There's also a bit of meaty character. On the palate, again lots of spice, leather, and wood, as well as dried fruits and vanilla. Brown caramel and roasted nuts plus cinnamon come through. The finish is long and, like the nose and palate, very complex. Wood, caramel, and fruity notes blend harmoniously with leather and earthy accents. I'm amazed at the big difference three years of aging makes. After just under an hour, I can still detect some cherry on the nose. Thanks to @DanielS for the sample.

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    Epic Velier Caroni Tasting 2023: Das HTR-Profil kommt durch, insgesamt eher trocken, wenig Süsse. Dank der Reduktion gut zugänglich, ohne die ganz grosse Komplexität zu bieten. Davon abgesehen aber ein solider Caroni aus tropischer Lagerung mit klassischem Profil.

    Caroni typischer Rum. Jedoch keine grosse Besonderheit in einer niedrigen Trinkstärke. Aromatik ist da, jedoch nicht sonderlich Komplex. Aus der Standard Serie mM. die schwächste der Abfüllungen. Dennoch ein Rum, welcher Spass macht.

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    Sehr schöner Einstiegs-Caroni in wunderbarer Trinkstärke. Röstiger und mehr Karamell als beim 12er. Fällt im Vergleich zum herausragenden 1996er Jahrgang aber deutlich ab.

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    The Caroni distillery is located in Trinidad. Rums from Caroni have been reviewed 10,014 times with an average of 8.8/10.

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