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The Whisky Jury Caroni Rum Trinidad 1998
Here's the twist: this is a Caroni that plays it gentle. The tar, rubber and licorice markers are all there, but softer and rounder than the heavy 1998s many hunt for. A few tasters found real caramel and a touch of olive, though most agree the alcohol never fully settles — several call it hot and not perfectly integrated. Give it time in the glass.
The community says- Classic Caroni markers
- Caramel and olive
- Alcohol not integrated
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How does The Whisky Jury Caroni Rum Trinidad 1998 taste?
Aggregated from 26 community reviews.
Milder, rounder Caroni with hot edge Recognizably Caroni — tar, rubber, licorice — but on the milder, rounder side. Well liked, though many note the ABV feels hot and not fully integrated. A gentler take on the profile.
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How is The Whisky Jury Caroni Rum Trinidad 1998 rated?
RumX’s 0–10 scale is strict: 8.6 sits in the “Very good” band. 100% of tasters rate it Good or better; only 0% rate it below average. See the full rating guide →
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What does the community say?
0% rate it between 6 and 8. 6 selected write-ups from 26 community ratings. You can view the complete list in our app.
Review by Stijn Zino
Salon Du Rhum 2024 Great Caroni. It's been a long time since I tasted a heavy Caroni. This one stil packs a punch.
Review by Philip M. 🇧🇪
Salon du Rhum 2024
Review by Kevin Sorensen 🇩🇰
02-09.04.2022 This was crazy week, where some friends and I rented a nice summerhouse on Rømø. The plan was to go nuts for a whole week with different rums without going overboard. The final agreement came to 6 rums a day and then enjoy nice walks or ferry rides during the day. Day 4 Notes Medium dark in colour. Nose Light wood, light workshop, light olive, faint chocolate, light cherry. Palate Oily, light wood, light tannins, faint coffee, light chocolate, faint coffee, faint salt. Finish Medium long, light wood, faint chocolate, light tannins, faint earthy, faint coffee. Extra note. Needs to rest for a good while to make the ABV settle properly.
Review by Mentalo
Die 1998er Caroni Abfüllung von The Whisky Jury weicht jetzt nicht signifikant von den 98er Caronis ab, die ich schon kenne. Die dreckigen Noten sind vorhanden, auch wenn sie nicht so ausgeprägt sind. Leider ist der Alkohol nicht so gut eingebunden. Braucht bisschen mehr Zeit im Glas.
Review by Leo Krüper
Messebewertung Ein kontinentaler 98er Caroni wie viele andere... Alkohol sehr kräftig
Review by Johannes
Alcohol not optimally integrated, but tasty good Caroni!
Details about The Whisky Jury Caroni Rum Trinidad 1998
A rum from Trinidad, bottled by The Whisky Jury, at 58,2%.
Community purchases
22 bottles logged by 17 collectors.
A collector's bottle.
13% opened, 3 emptied and repurchased.
What does The Whisky Jury Caroni Rum Trinidad 1998 cost?
Community paid 350–531 €.
Current best price: 650.00 € – above the typical community range.
What members actually paid for their bottles. A typical range, not the current shop price. Full price & collection history in RX+ →
22 purchased · 26 tasted · 13 wishlist · as of
About the Caroni distillery
The Caroni distillery is located in Trinidad. Rums from Caroni have been reviewed 10,324 times with an average of 8.8/10.
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