Aroma visualization from community tastings
Precious Liquors Caroni Tortuga No. 2 (East Asia Whisky) 1998
Most tasters land on the same verdict: a rounded, well-integrated Caroni that runs softer and sweeter than a typical 1998. The classic tar, rubber and leather are there, but wrapped in vanilla, nut and tropical mango. A few members say that's the catch — one wrote there's "no Caroni inside," and another missed some depth. Cask strength, but the alcohol sits well.
The community says- Balanced and rounded
- Well-integrated alcohol
- Light for a Caroni
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How does Precious Liquors Caroni Tortuga No. 2 (East Asia Whisky) 1998 taste?
Aggregated from 24 community reviews.
Softer, rounded Caroni with tar and vanilla Well-liked, balanced 1998 Caroni with the usual tar and leather softened by vanilla and mango. Some purists find it too tame and wish it hit harder.
Caroni fans who want a rounder, more drinkable side of the profile
Purists chasing the heaviest, dirtiest Caroni tar
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How is Precious Liquors Caroni Tortuga No. 2 (East Asia Whisky) 1998 rated?
RumX’s 0–10 scale is strict: 8.9 sits in the “Very good” band. 95% 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?
13% rate it between 6 and 8. 4 selected write-ups from 24 community ratings. You can view the complete list in our app.
Review by lamb Dave
very good Caroni. balanced enough. so similar to Corman Collins series: 1988 21yr, Drink it Zipped it and the Black Cat Bar. same profile. just less some red fruits, berries or some hints of cocoa/chocolates. but more concerned and stronger, this one integrates some unimpressive elements. So I prefer this one to Corman Collins series. light and implicit, typical Caroni and easy to drink. great!
Review by Jakob
Very round and balanced, stands out positively in the large number of 1998 releases. The typical HTR Caroni notes are recognizable, but embedded in an appealing bouquet of sweet tropical fruits, vanilla wood notes and fresh tobacco hints. Very balanced and therefore exciting to drink - a wide spectrum of heavy to fresh flavors is on offer here. Beautiful selection.
Review by Oliver
Quite an atypical nose for a Caroni. Lots of vanilla, bourbon and nuts are added to the (rather more subtle) Caroni notes. Very accessible on the palate. A little lacking in depth for a top rating. Very well integrated alcohol.
Review by Johannes
A rather atypical Caroni. Nutty, bourbon, agricole / brandy notes. For me it lacks a bit of complexity.
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Details about Precious Liquors Caroni Tortuga No. 2 (East Asia Whisky) 1998
A rum from Trinidad, bottled by Precious Liquors, at 59,9%.
Community purchases
10 bottles logged by 8 collectors.
A collector's bottle.
10% opened, 0 emptied and repurchased.
What does Precious Liquors Caroni Tortuga No. 2 (East Asia Whisky) 1998 cost?
Community paid 271–640 €.
Current best price: 845.00 € – 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+ →
10 purchased · 26 tasted · 17 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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