Caroni

Caroni Distillery — Trinidad’s legendary heavy rum icon with cult-aged releases

Iconic heavy Trinidad profile
High 8.8/10 rating
Deep, long finishes

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.

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Bottle of Velier Caroni 39th Release (The Last) Heavy Trinidad Rum 1996

Velier Caroni 39th Release (The Last) Heavy Trinidad Rum 1996

9.4 (199)
1,500 €
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Popular rums from Caroni

RX38
Bottle of Velier Caroni 39th Release (The Last) Heavy Trinidad Rum 1996

Velier Caroni 39th Release (The Last) Heavy Trinidad Rum 1996

1996   23yr   61,9%

Dirty-fruity Caroni benchmark

9.4 (199)
1,500 €
RX203
Bottle of Velier Caroni 1st Employees John „D“ Eversley HTR 1996

Velier Caroni 1st Employees John „D“ Eversley HTR 1996

1996   22yr   66,5%

Classic, powerful Caroni with great balance

9.3 (51)
1,947 €
RX180
Bottle of La Maison & Velier Caroni Navy Rum 100th Anniversary „Replica“ HTR 2000

La Maison & Velier Caroni Navy Rum 100th Anniversary „Replica“ HTR 2000

2000   18yr   51,4%

Approachable Caroni with bold tar and leather

8.8 (270)
384 €
RX24878
Bottle of CoR Caroni Absolute Nuts 1998

CoR Caroni Absolute Nuts 1998

1998   27yr   57,6%

ester-driven Caroni with Hampden twist

8.1 (12)
717 €
RX39
Bottle of Velier Caroni 100% Trinidad Rum 21 1996

Velier Caroni 100% Trinidad Rum 21 1996

1996   21yr   57,18%

Classic, balanced Caroni with integrated power

9.0 (239)
570 €
RX11629
Bottle of Distilia Caroni The Golden Age of Piracy Edward Teach Blackbeard 1999

Distilia Caroni The Golden Age of Piracy Edward Teach Blackbeard 1999

1999   21yr   65,7%

Bold Caroni, tarry yet balanced, with fruity notes.

9.0 (31)
555 €
RX147
Bottle of Velier Caroni 36th Release Heavy Trinidad Rum Guyana Stock HTR 1994

Velier Caroni 36th Release Heavy Trinidad Rum Guyana Stock HTR 1994

1994   23yr   57,18%

Heavy, woody Caroni—evolves with air

9.0 (169)
738 €
RX17347
Bottle of CoR Caroni Impressions (Selected by Steffen Mayer) 1998

CoR Caroni Impressions (Selected by Steffen Mayer) 1998

1998   25yr   60,1%

Elegant Caroni: fruit, tar, vanilla

8.7 (54)
1,756 €
RX5716
Bottle of Velier Caroni Heavy Trinidad Rum (Velier) HTR 2000

Velier Caroni Heavy Trinidad Rum (Velier) HTR 2000

2000   15yr   69,60%

9.1 (10)
3,900 €

Top rated rums from Caroni

RX38
Bottle of Velier Caroni 39th Release (The Last) Heavy Trinidad Rum 1996

Velier Caroni 39th Release (The Last) Heavy Trinidad Rum 1996

1996   23yr   61,9%

Dirty-fruity Caroni benchmark

9.4 (199)
1,500 €
RX258
Bottle of Velier Caroni Heavy Trinidad Rum HTR 1992

Velier Caroni Heavy Trinidad Rum HTR 1992

1992   20yr   60,21%

Caroni essence: tar, fruit, mint, balance

9.3 (66)
1,639 €
RX203
Bottle of Velier Caroni 1st Employees John „D“ Eversley HTR 1996

Velier Caroni 1st Employees John „D“ Eversley HTR 1996

1996   22yr   66,5%

Classic, powerful Caroni with great balance

9.3 (51)
1,947 €
RX468
Bottle of Velier Caroni 35th Release Heavy Trinidad Rum (Trespassers) HTR 1996

Velier Caroni 35th Release Heavy Trinidad Rum (Trespassers) HTR 1996

1996   20yr   70,10%

Powerful Caroni; ABV superbly integrated

9.2 (106)
1,329 €
RX6597
Bottle of Velier Caroni 3rd Employees Nita „Nitz“ Hogan 2000

Velier Caroni 3rd Employees Nita „Nitz“ Hogan 2000

2000   20yr   65,2%

Dirty Caroni power, beautifully balanced

9.2 (72)
2,400 €
RX249
Bottle of Velier Caroni 34th Release 100 Proof Heavy Trinidad Rum 1996

Velier Caroni 34th Release 100 Proof Heavy Trinidad Rum 1996

1996   20yr   57,18%

Dirty‑fruity Caroni, beautifully balanced

9.1 (111)
900 €
RX9145
Bottle of Velier Caroni 5th Employees Deodat „Breeze“ Manmohan HTR 1996

Velier Caroni 5th Employees Deodat „Breeze“ Manmohan HTR 1996

1996   25yr   66,7%

Balanced Caroni with caramel sweetness

9.1 (68)
1,210 €
RX39
Bottle of Velier Caroni 100% Trinidad Rum 21 1996

Velier Caroni 100% Trinidad Rum 21 1996

1996   21yr   57,18%

Classic, balanced Caroni with integrated power

9.0 (239)
570 €
RX147
Bottle of Velier Caroni 36th Release Heavy Trinidad Rum Guyana Stock HTR 1994

Velier Caroni 36th Release Heavy Trinidad Rum Guyana Stock HTR 1994

1994   23yr   57,18%

Heavy, woody Caroni—evolves with air

9.0 (169)
738 €
RX10635
Bottle of Velier Caroni 6th Employees Ricky “Dirty Harry” Seeharack HTR 1996

Velier Caroni 6th Employees Ricky “Dirty Harry” Seeharack HTR 1996

1996   25yr   66,2%

Dark, intense Caroni with long smoky finish

9.0 (60)
1,311 €
RX558
Bottle of Velier Caroni 33th Release High Proof Heavy Trinidad Rum HTR 1998

Velier Caroni 33th Release High Proof Heavy Trinidad Rum HTR 1998

1998   16yr   55%

Balanced Caroni, tar meets fruit

9.0 (59)
1,003 €
RX9144
Bottle of Velier Caroni 5th Employees Roopnarine „Roop“ Toolsie HTR 1996

Velier Caroni 5th Employees Roopnarine „Roop“ Toolsie HTR 1996

1996   25yr   66,10%

dirty-sweet Caroni with long finish

9.0 (56)
1,210 €
RX9143
Bottle of Velier Caroni 5th Employees Dhanraj „Dan“ Maharaj HTR 1996

Velier Caroni 5th Employees Dhanraj „Dan“ Maharaj HTR 1996

1996   25yr   66,3%

Balanced Caroni power with caramel and chocolate

9.0 (52)
1,210 €
RX5769
Bottle of Velier Caroni High Proof Trinidad Rum (EU) HTR 2000

Velier Caroni High Proof Trinidad Rum (EU) HTR 2000

2000   17yr   55%

Iconic, oily Caroni with menthol freshness

8.9 (82)
1,000 €
RX7340
Bottle of Velier Caroni 4th Employees Dayanand „Yunkoo“ Balloon 1998

Velier Caroni 4th Employees Dayanand „Yunkoo“ Balloon 1998

1998   22yr   68,3%

Dirty, smoky Caroni classic

8.9 (62)
1,008 €
RX180
Bottle of La Maison & Velier Caroni Navy Rum 100th Anniversary „Replica“ HTR 2000

La Maison & Velier Caroni Navy Rum 100th Anniversary „Replica“ HTR 2000

2000   18yr   51,4%

Approachable Caroni with bold tar and leather

8.8 (270)
384 €
RX60
Bottle of Velier Caroni 100% Trinidad Rum 17 HTR 1998

Velier Caroni 100% Trinidad Rum 17 HTR 1998

1998   17yr   55%

Dirty-fruity Caroni with long finish

8.8 (192)
389 €
RX10633
Bottle of Velier Caroni 6th Employees United HTR 1996

Velier Caroni 6th Employees United HTR 1996

1996   26yr   66,60%

Powerful, herbal Caroni profile

8.8 (56)
1,412 €
RX451
Bottle of Velier Caroni 2nd Employees Kevon „Slippery“ Moreno HTR 1998

Velier Caroni 2nd Employees Kevon „Slippery“ Moreno HTR 1998

1998   21yr   69,5%

Tarry, fruity, powerful—rewards patience

8.8 (51)
1,008 €
RX392
Bottle of Velier Caroni 38th Release Tasting Gang Blended Trinidad Rum 1996

Velier Caroni 38th Release Tasting Gang Blended Trinidad Rum 1996

1996   23yr   63,5%

Balanced Caroni with coconut-vanilla charm

8.7 (108)
768 €
RX12840
Bottle of CoR Caroni Trinidad No. 3 1998

CoR Caroni Trinidad No. 3 1998

1998   24yr   62,9%

classic Caroni, balanced and bold

8.7 (69)
629 €
RX17347
Bottle of CoR Caroni Impressions (Selected by Steffen Mayer) 1998

CoR Caroni Impressions (Selected by Steffen Mayer) 1998

1998   25yr   60,1%

Elegant Caroni: fruit, tar, vanilla

8.7 (54)
1,756 €
RX3763
Bottle of Cave Guildive Caroni Trinidad Rum HTR 1998

Cave Guildive Caroni Trinidad Rum HTR 1998

1998   20yr   61%

balanced Caroni with fruit and smoke

8.7 (53)
Sold out
RX6437
Bottle of Caroni S.B.S Trinidad HTR 1997

Caroni S.B.S Trinidad HTR 1997

1997   18yr   63%

rounded caroni with fruit and dark chocolate

8.6 (71)
Sold out
RX4710
Bottle of Caroni S.B.S Trinidad HTR 1997

Caroni S.B.S Trinidad HTR 1997

1997   18yr   62,3%

Bold Caroni, menthol nose, long smoky finish

8.6 (55)
Sold out
RX7336
Bottle of Velier Caroni 4th Employees Balas „Brigade“ Bhaggan 1998

Velier Caroni 4th Employees Balas „Brigade“ Bhaggan 1998

1998   22yr   68,4%

Tar and fruit, long finish

8.6 (55)
1,008 €
RX1945
Bottle of Caroni S.B.S Trinidad HTR 1997

Caroni S.B.S Trinidad HTR 1997

1997   18yr   64,4%

Balanced dirty Caroni with long finish

8.6 (53)
Sold out
RX3913
Bottle of Caroni S.B.S Trinidad HTR 1997

Caroni S.B.S Trinidad HTR 1997

1997   18yr   63,1%

Dirty and fruity Caroni, long finish

8.6 (51)
Sold out
RX150
Bottle of Velier Caroni 100% Trinidad Rum 15 HTR 1998

Velier Caroni 100% Trinidad Rum 15 HTR 1998

1998   15yr   52%

Approachable Caroni with tar, leather and oak

8.5 (143)
450 €
RX496
Bottle of Rum Nation Caroni HTR 1998

Rum Nation Caroni HTR 1998

1998   18yr   55%

Approachable Caroni with dried fruit and tar

8.5 (63)
356 €
RX819
Bottle of Bristol Caroni HTR 1997

Bristol Caroni HTR 1997

1997   19yr   61,5%

classic dirty Caroni, powerfully balanced

8.5 (61)
Sold out
RX14115
Bottle of CoR Caroni Trinidad No. 4 1998

CoR Caroni Trinidad No. 4 1998

1998   24yr   62,9%

Intense, dry Caroni with long finish

8.5 (54)
634 €
RX9830
Bottle of Excellence Rhum Caroni 1998

Excellence Rhum Caroni 1998

1998   23yr   65,2%

Fruity-dirty Caroni, long minty finish

8.5 (54)
Sold out
RX72
Bottle of Velier Caroni 100% Trinidad Rum 12 HTR 2000

Velier Caroni 100% Trinidad Rum 12 HTR 2000

2000   12yr   50%

Approachable Caroni with rubber and tar

8.4 (168)
344 €
RX740
Bottle of Caroni RA Trinidad Rum HTR 1998

Caroni RA Trinidad Rum HTR 1998

1998   20yr   64,3%

Tarry, smoky Caroni with balanced power

8.4 (55)
Sold out

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8.8/10
9,082 reviews

Flavour profile of Caroni

Most frequently mentioned flavors

Aroma

Tar Rubber Woody Vanilla

Taste

Tar Rubber Woody Vanilla
RumX community voice

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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Frequently Asked Questions about Caroni

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The RumX database currently contains 605 different rums from Caroni. This includes various expressions, limited editions, and bottlings across different age statements and proof levels. Our community has contributed over 9082 reviews for Caroni rums, making it one of the most comprehensive resources for exploring this brand’s full range. New releases are added regularly as they become available.

According to the RumX community, Velier Caroni Paradise #6 (Guyana Stock) 1996 24yr 62,4% is currently the highest-rated Caroni rum with an impressive rating of 9.7/10 based on 23 reviews. This expression has earned praise for its exceptional quality and represents the pinnacle of what Caroni has to offer. However, taste is subjective, and we encourage you to explore the full range to find your personal favorite.

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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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