Aroma visualization from community tastings
Rum Nation Caroni Release 2014 HTR 1998
Tar, leather and smoke are all here, but softer than most Caronis — one taster called it a good "starter Caroni." Alongside the petrol and oil you get floral and fruity notes, a hint of sweetness, mint and tea on a medium finish. A tamed, well-controlled 55% take on the distillery's wild style.
The community says- Classic tar and leather
- Softer, drinkable style
- Less intense than tropical Caronis
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The look inside the bottle
How does Rum Nation Caroni Release 2014 HTR 1998 taste?
Aggregated from 42 community reviews.
Milder, accessible Caroni tar and leather A gentler Caroni that trades some depth for drinkability. Most find it delicate and rounded — great as a first taste, though funk-chasers may want a more intense tropical bottling.
People curious about Caroni's tar-and-petrol style without full intensity
Caroni veterans wanting maximum wildness and depth
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How is Rum Nation Caroni Release 2014 HTR 1998 rated?
RumX’s 0–10 scale is strict: 8.4 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?
24% rate it between 6 and 8. 8 selected write-ups from 42 community ratings. You can view the complete list in our app.
Review by Vinsdorf
Such a nice floral and fruit taste. Of course tar and oil is still there but not so aggressive. Pretty delicate
Review by Michael Janek
aroma sharper, I smell tall grass, maybe sugar cane leaves, maybe a little honey the taste is full, strong, powerful, heavier but terribly honeyed
Review by martin slezák
Colour dark amber Aroma petroleum, leather, dense, heavy, slightly menthol and citrus Taste fruit sweetness in the beginning followed by spices, mint, later petrol leather, taste full complex well integrated alcohol Long finish petrol, leather, mint
Review by Kevin Sorensen 🇩🇰
Today we had another tasting with a few surprises in store. This one is not your standard Caroni. Probably a good "starter Caroni".
Review by Lukáš Jarník
Excellent, sharp and delicate at the same time
Review by Uwe
Good thing it says Caroni, otherwise I would have guessed a mediocre Ten Cane with poorly integrated alcohol.
Review by Vít Jurka
In Havana, thick and tasty
Review by Ondrej Czinege
Excellent taste and aroma
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Details about Rum Nation Caroni Release 2014 HTR 1998
A rum from Trinidad, bottled by Rum Nation, at 55%.
Community purchases
64 bottles logged by 38 collectors.
A drinker & collector.
21% opened, 6 emptied and repurchased.
What did the community pay for Rum Nation Caroni Release 2014 HTR 1998?
Community paid 70–280 €.
What members actually paid for their bottles. A typical range, not the current shop price. Full price & collection history in RX+ →
64 purchased · 43 tasted · 8 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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