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Velier Caroni 31st Release High Proof Heavy Trinidad Rum HTR 1996
"One of the few typical Caronis I actually like," as one member put it — tar, dark chocolate and leather with a creamy, oily texture that several tasters keep coming back to. The dirty, metallic side is here but stays balanced, not all rust. Fruit takes a back seat. A couple of reviewers wish it hit harder; a few extra degrees would push it.
The community says- Oily texture
- Tar and dark chocolate
- Could use more power
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How does Velier Caroni 31st Release High Proof Heavy Trinidad Rum HTR 1996 taste?
Aggregated from 46 community reviews.
Oily, chocolatey Caroni, a touch soft A well-liked, oily Caroni — tar, cocoa and leather with restrained fruit. Most call it balanced and easy to sip; the recurring gripe is it could use more power.
People into the classic Caroni tar-and-leather profile
Anyone wanting bold power or bright fruit
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How is Velier Caroni 31st Release High Proof Heavy Trinidad Rum HTR 1996 rated?
RumX’s 0–10 scale is strict: 8.9 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?
4% rate it between 6 and 8. 6 selected write-ups from 46 community ratings. You can view the complete list in our app.
Review by Kevin Sorensen 🇩🇰
14.08.2015 A nice evening out with friends from Copenhagen and Malmö. Notes Dark in colour. Nose Intense, wood, light smoke, caramel, light tar, orange, rubber. Palate Oily, wood, tannins, light mint, faint smoke, dried fruit, tar, rubber, faint caramel. Finish Very long, wood, tannins, roasted, raisin, citrus, light tar and rubber.
Review by Serge
Sehl lecker. Ölig wurde oft erwähnt und trifft es ausgezeichnet. Durch die doch sehr zurückhaltende Frucht kommt er mit wenig Dreckigkeit aus, die aber dann auch völlig ausreicht um zu wirken. Sehr schönes Mundgefühl.
Review by crazyforgoodbooze
one of the few typical caronis that I actually like, metallic, spicy, heavy and dirty. not as exaggerated only after rust and metal as other today's bottlings but really still nicely balanced and oily.
Review by DomM
Nicely balanced. Chocolate, creamy cappuccino, Leder and a pleasant level of dirt. Not very heavy on the fruity side. This is an excellent „sipping Caroni“ - very nice texture.
Review by Oliver
Super nose! On the palate, the very high expectation of the aroma can not quite be kept. Nevertheless, very good, tropically matured Caroni!
Review by TheRhumhoe
A Caroni with a full but discreet profile on the nose, rather greedy and turned towards tar, oak, leather and menthol before red fruits and citrus fruits appear. The typical Caroni taste is repeated on the palate, but much sweeter and chocolatier. The whole is oily and round, but lacks the aroma and power of other Caroni. The finish is moderately long, falling short of expectations in terms of taste. Aromas of leather, licorice and menthol mingle with spicy, caramelized, tobacco and chocolate notes, but the whole struggles to stay on the palate and convince. A subtle Caroni that needs a few more degrees to be more expressive.
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Details about Velier Caroni 31st Release High Proof Heavy Trinidad Rum HTR 1996
A rum from Trinidad, bottled by Velier, at 55%.
Community purchases
77 bottles logged by 60 collectors.
A collector's bottle.
10% opened, 3 emptied and repurchased.
What does Velier Caroni 31st Release High Proof Heavy Trinidad Rum HTR 1996 cost?
Community paid 40–1,000 €.
Current best price: 900.00 € – within 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+ →
77 purchased · 47 tasted · 24 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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