Aroma visualization from community tastings
Isla del Ron Caroni 1989
Sip it neat and the first thing regulars notice is what's missing: the tar and diesel you expect from a Caroni barely show up. Instead it's sweet and light — vanilla, caramel, a green apple or quince note, a metallic streak and a touch of licorice. Several tasters flat-out call it an atypical Caroni, and the alcohol never quite settles into the glass.
The community says- Green apple, quince
- Hot alcohol
- Atypical Caroni
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How does Isla del Ron Caroni 1989 taste?
Aggregated from 12 community reviews.
Sweet, light Caroni that skips the tar A 27-year Caroni that doesn't drink like one — most find it too sweet, too light, and knock it for the alcohol sitting apart from the flavor.
Caroni collectors chasing an odd bottling
anyone wanting classic Caroni tar and diesel
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4 of 12 left detailed tasting impressions
How is Isla del Ron Caroni 1989 rated?
RumX’s 0–10 scale is strict: 6.9 sits in the “Pleasant” band. 41% 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?
83% rate it between 6 and 8. 6 selected write-ups from 12 community ratings. You can view the complete list in our app.
Review by bossi
Blind tasting: the nose reveals this rum to be a lighter, sweeter candidate, which in all probability should come from a column still. Caramel, vanilla, toffee and a little oak. The alcohol is then noticeable on the palate - very powerful at around 60%. After a standing time of just under an hour, the unpleasant alcoholic sharpness disappeared. I suspect an age of about 10 years, perhaps a little younger. The impression from the nose regarding the column still idea is confirmed by the palate - the sweetness is also present. However, it is not a normal Spaniard or what one associates with a Spaniard. It is a little more mouth-filling and also has a spiciness that I only know from rums from Belize. It's more like a column still rum from the UK. This rum reminds me most of the Mount Gay XO Cask Strength. 78 points
Review by Johannes
Alkohol ist nicht perfekt eingebunden. Untypischer Caroni.
Review by Frank
In the nose green apple, but not so tangy fresh but rather quince. A slight soapiness. Metallic. Slightly cookie dough. And vanilla with a hint of lemon balm. Strong attack on the palate, a wave of flavors you can't keep up with. And then it's all over again. Spicy sweet, licorice. Lovage remains. Balanced overall.
Review by Jan.Caroni
Nose is very sweet. Taste is not impressive. This is definitly a ‘light’ Caroni.
Review by DomM
Nose is rather flat… is this the one with sherry finish..?! 🤔Taste is dominating sweet… some wood… alcohol not perfectly integrated. I don’t get Caroni associations here tbh.
Review by Oliver
Very lovely and sweet Caroni. Unfortunately, the alcohol is not well integrated.
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Details about Isla del Ron Caroni 1989
A rum from Trinidad, bottled by Isla del Ron, at 52,5%.
Community purchases
16 bottles logged by 8 collectors.
A drinker & collector.
31% opened, 2 emptied and repurchased.
16 purchased · 12 tasted · 3 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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