Caroni
Caroni Distillery — Trinidad’s legendary heavy rum icon with cult-aged releases
Caroni rum is the cult benchmark from Trinidad, famed for its muscular “HTR” profile—rubber, tar, leather, oak spice and flashes of tropical fruit. Founded in the early 20th century and closed in the 2000s, Caroni lives on through prized casks curated by leading bottlers.
On RumX you’ll find 599 expressions, reviewed 9,013 times with a stellar 8.8/10 median. From accessible Navy Rum 100th Anniversary “Replica” HTR to unicorns like “The Last,” the Caroni distillery story continues to captivate collectors and connoisseurs seeking authentic Trinidad rum character.
Popular rums from Caroni
Velier Caroni 39th Release (The Last) Heavy Trinidad Rum 1996
1996 23yr 61,9%
Dirty-fruity Caroni benchmark
Velier Caroni 100% Trinidad Rum 21 1996
1996 21yr 57,18%
Classic, balanced Caroni with integrated power
Distilia Caroni The Golden Age of Piracy Edward Teach Blackbeard 1999
1999 21yr 65,7%
Bold Caroni, tarry yet balanced, with fruity notes.
Velier Caroni 36th Release Heavy Trinidad Rum Guyana Stock HTR 1994
1994 23yr 57,18%
Heavy, woody Caroni—evolves with air
Top rated rums from Caroni
Velier Caroni 39th Release (The Last) Heavy Trinidad Rum 1996
1996 23yr 61,9%
Dirty-fruity Caroni benchmark
Velier Caroni Heavy Trinidad Rum HTR 1992
1992 20yr 60,21%
Caroni essence: tar, fruit, mint, balance
Velier Caroni 1st Employees John „D“ Eversley HTR 1996
1996 22yr 66,5%
Classic, powerful Caroni with great balance
Velier Caroni 35th Release Heavy Trinidad Rum (Trespassers) HTR 1996
1996 20yr 70,10%
Powerful Caroni; ABV superbly integrated
Velier Caroni 3rd Employees Nita „Nitz“ Hogan 2000
2000 20yr 65,2%
Dirty Caroni power, beautifully balanced
Velier Caroni 34th Release 100 Proof Heavy Trinidad Rum 1996
1996 20yr 57,18%
Dirty‑fruity Caroni, beautifully balanced
Velier Caroni 5th Employees Deodat „Breeze“ Manmohan HTR 1996
1996 25yr 66,7%
Balanced Caroni with caramel sweetness
Velier Caroni 6th Employees Ricky “Dirty Harry” Seeharack HTR 1996
1996 25yr 66,2%
Dark, intense Caroni with long smoky finish
Velier Caroni 33th Release High Proof Heavy Trinidad Rum HTR 1998
1998 16yr 55%
Balanced Caroni, tar meets fruit
Velier Caroni 5th Employees Roopnarine „Roop“ Toolsie HTR 1996
1996 25yr 66,10%
dirty-sweet Caroni with long finish
Velier Caroni 5th Employees Dhanraj „Dan“ Maharaj HTR 1996
1996 25yr 66,3%
Balanced Caroni power with caramel and chocolate
Velier Caroni High Proof Trinidad Rum (EU) HTR 2000
2000 17yr 55%
Iconic, oily Caroni with menthol freshness
Velier Caroni 4th Employees Dayanand „Yunkoo“ Balloon 1998
1998 22yr 68,3%
Dirty, smoky Caroni classic
La Maison & Velier Caroni Navy Rum 100th Anniversary „Replica“ HTR 2000
2000 18yr 51,4%
Approachable Caroni with bold tar and leather
Velier Caroni 2nd Employees Kevon „Slippery“ Moreno HTR 1998
1998 21yr 69,5%
Tarry, fruity, powerful—rewards patience
Velier Caroni 38th Release Tasting Gang Blended Trinidad Rum 1996
1996 23yr 63,5%
Balanced Caroni with coconut-vanilla charm
CoR Caroni Impressions (Selected by Steffen Mayer) 1998
1998 25yr 60,1%
Elegant Caroni: fruit, tar, vanilla

Caroni S.B.S Trinidad HTR 1997
1997 18yr 63%
rounded caroni with fruit and dark chocolate

Caroni S.B.S Trinidad HTR 1997
1997 18yr 62,3%
Bold Caroni, menthol nose, long smoky finish
Velier Caroni 4th Employees Balas „Brigade“ Bhaggan 1998
1998 22yr 68,4%
Tar and fruit, long finish
Velier Caroni 100% Trinidad Rum 15 HTR 1998
1998 15yr 52%
Approachable Caroni with tar, leather and oak
Flavour profile of Caroni
Most frequently mentioned flavors
RumX users celebrate Caroni for its unmistakable heavy profile: tar, rubber and diesel notes layered with menthol, dark wood, cocoa, vanilla and bursts of tropical fruit. They praise long, oily finishes, impressive balance at cask strength and how oxidation unlocks complexity. Favorites span approachable “Replica” HTR to powerhouse 1996 vintages and the Employees series—though some find certain releases wood-forward or alcohol-prickly. Overall sentiment: intense, unique, and endlessly rewarding.
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Popular independent bottlers of Caroni
- Velier 111 rums
- Bristol Classic Rum 35 rums
- A.D. Rattray 24 rums
- Berry Bros & Rudd 18 rums
- Origin R. 18 rums
- Cadenhead‘s 17 rums
- High Spirits Collection 15 rums
- That Boutique-Y Rum Company 14 rums
About the Caroni distillery
The Caroni distillery is located in Trinidad. Rums from Caroni have been reviewed 9,082 times with an average of 8.8/10.
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All rums from Caroni
- La Maison & Velier Caroni Navy Rum 100th Anniversary „Replica“ HTR 2000 18yr 51,4% RX180
- Velier Caroni 100% Trinidad Rum 21 1996 21yr 57,18% RX39
- Velier Caroni 39th Release (The Last) 1996 23yr 61,9% RX38
- Velier Caroni 100% Trinidad Rum 17 HTR 1998 17yr 55% RX60
- Velier Caroni 36th Release Heavy Trinidad Rum Guyana Stock HTR 1994 23yr 57,18% RX147
- Velier Caroni 100% Trinidad Rum 12 HTR 2000 12yr 50% RX72
- Velier Caroni 100% Trinidad Rum 15 HTR 1998 15yr 52% RX150
- Velier Caroni 34th Release 100 Proof 1996 20yr 57,18% RX249