Velier Caroni High Proof Heavy Trinidad Rum (Lion‘s Whisky) HTR 2000 18yr 65,4%
Introducing the High Proof Heavy Trinidad Rum (Lion's Whisky) HTR, a limited release of only 164 bottles. Produced in Trinidad at the Caroni distillery and bottled by Velier, this exquisite rum was distilled in 2000 from Molasses and aged for 18 years, boasting a robust 65.4% ABV. Tasting notes describe a complex aroma of smoky tar, dried fruit, and menthol. On the palate, it's a flavorful blend of tar, rubber, smoke, and dried fruit with a heavy, full-bodied character. RumX users have praised its intensity and typified Caroni notes, though some find it lacking in balance and finesse. Overall, the High Proof Heavy Trinidad Rum (Lion's Whisky) HTR is a distinctive and strong rum, perfect for those seeking a powerful, unique experience.
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CARONI - 100% Trinidad Rum
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A potent, heavy Caroni with trademark tar and smoke, plus a medley of dried fruits, menthol, and polish. Its bold, lingering finish and well-integrated alcohol make it a top choice for lovers of intense, complex rums.
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About the Caroni distillery
The Caroni distillery is located in Trinidad. Rums from Caroni have been reviewed 6,489 times with an average of 8.8/10.
Johannes
29 April 2023
“Very intense flavor with the typical Caroni notes that linger long on the palate!”
TheRhumhoe
19 February 2023
“A Caroni Single Cask that flexes its muscles from the very first moment in the glass. On the nose, we find the distillery's typical markers, with notes of hydrocarbons, powerful empyreumatic notes that emerge in the glass and scent the nostrils, but also some hints of menthol, dried and exotic fruits and a touch of caramel that embellish a heavy, powerful and grimy profile. On aeration, strange olive notes appear. Very pleasant, intense, fresh and complex. The attack on the palate is a veritable explosion. This explosion reveals notes of tar and rubber, extreme smokiness, warm spices, leather, burnt wood, menthol and mineral flavors with a very rough, rocky edge. The bitterness makes itself felt, the caramel and dried fruit being very superficial here. Although the alcohol is fairly well integrated and the texture is rather creamy, the taste profile is very heavy, dry and intense. It's enough to treat a sore throat (or even wash out the stomach). The finish is of infinite length, carried by bitterness, smoky wood, empyreumatic hydrocarbon notes, leather and spices that leave no room for the slightest hint of subtlety. Clearly not the first Caroni to try in a tasting. This is an extreme profile, which needs a lot of time to reveal its potential and be appreciated at its true worth. Although it's opulent and powerful, it lacks a touch of finesse to be among the best.”
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Oliver
29 April 2023
“Very elegant nose in which the alcohol is perfectly integrated. On the palate a tad too dry for a top rating.”