Velier Caroni High Proof Heavy Trinidad Rum HTR 1994 17yr 52%

Classic Caroni, fruity yet intense, balanced flavors.

This limited Caroni rum features complex aromas of rubber and mango, with flavors ranging from burnt sugar to tar. Its balanced profile is complemented by a medium length finish.

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    How does this rum taste?

    • Intense signature Caroni aromas
    • Fruity yet complex palate
    • Tropical aged sophistication

    The High Proof Heavy Trinidad Rum HTR from the Caroni distillery, bottled by Velier, is a 1994 vintage with a unique profile. Distilled from molasses and aged for 17 years, it boasts an ABV of 52%. This rare release, limited to 6434 bottles, showcases signature Caroni aromas including rubber, mango, and varnish. Users noted the intriguing combination of dirty, fruity, and spicy flavors, with a soft, elegant start leading to tarry intensity and a medium-length finish. Its balance of tropical aging and classic Caroni elements make it a collector's item, offering a complex yet harmonious drinking experience.

    Most frequently mentioned flavors

    Aroma

    Rubber Tar Varnish Mango

    Taste

    Mango Leather Spicy Burnt sugar

    Finish

    Tropical fruit Licorice Dirty Woody

    How is this rum rated?

    8.9/10
    41 reviews

    Top 17%

    Trinidad

    Top 30%

    Caroni

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    8.9/10

    "Perfect nose! Very good, balanced and yet complex Caroni. Top!"

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    8.9/10

    "I'm missing a few percentages, but it's a bit rounder and not as bitter as the 36th and 37th releases."

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    8.9/10

    "1994 Velier Caronis are simply a case of their own, extremely dirty and intense. Lots of menthol compared to other vintages. I like younger bottlings, like this one, better. They seem rounder. However, this bottling lacks a few more turns for a better rating, and the finish is a little bitter."

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    8.8/10

    "Rather balanced Caroni with a great nose that has lots of fruit, caramel, nice roasted notes and (by tropical Caroni standards) rather restrained wood maturity with nice oak notes and relatively little bitterness / menthol notes. Dirt is there, but the fruit has plenty of room. I really like the nose, but a few percent more on the palate could definitely help."

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    Details about this rum

    Country
    Distillery
    Bottler
    RumX ID
    RX664
    ABV
    52%
    Vintage
    1994
    Mark
    HTR
    Made from
    Molasses
    Age
    17 years
    No. of bottles
    6,434
    Bottle volume
    70cl
    Price range
    250€+
    Type of spirit
    Rum
    Velier • Caroni 1994   17yr   52% High Proof Heavy Trinidad Rum HTR

    How is the price of this rum developing?

    Ø Market value
    1,037€

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    About the Caroni distillery

    The Caroni distillery is located in Trinidad. Rums from Caroni have been reviewed 8,261 times with an average of 8.8/10.


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