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Caroni S.B.S Trinidad HTR 1997 20cl bottle
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Aged rum · 18 years · 62,3%

Caroni S.B.S Trinidad HTR 1997

The surprise here is a cool menthol streak cutting through the usual Caroni grime. Underneath it's classic closed-distillery stuff: tar, rubber, leather, oak and burnt caramel, with tropical fruit peeking out. Part of the four-cask 1997 set from S.B.S — most tasters rank #193 at or near the top. At 62.3% it runs hot, so a few drops of water help.

The community says
  • Classic Caroni funk
  • Menthol freshness
  • Hot, alcohol not integrated
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How does Caroni S.B.S Trinidad HTR 1997 taste?

Aggregated from 57 community reviews.

Hot, tarry Caroni with a menthol edge Loved by Caroni fans for its tar-and-rubber funk with a menthol twist. Several note the alcohol isn't fully integrated — a drop of water settles the burn.

Perfect for

Caroni fans who want the tar-and-rubber profile with a fresh twist

Less suitable for

Anyone new to funk or sensitive to high ABV heat

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How is Caroni S.B.S Trinidad HTR 1997 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?

7% rate it between 6 and 8. 18 selected write-ups from 57 community ratings. You can view the complete list in our app.

Review by cigares

Most helpful positive review

cigares
May 2024921 reviewsSwitzerland
8.6/10

The famous S.B.S. single cask tasting. Cask # 193. The best nose of the four, deep and balanced between fruity aromas and machine shop notes. The palate is disappointing, with clashed aromas and not-so-well-integrated alcohol. The finish is long but a little weak compared with the other 3. Best of the 4 on an empty glass.

Review by ChristophFFM

Most helpful mixed review

ChristophFFM
Jun 202265 reviews
7.9/10

Brennt zu stark in Nase und Mund. Der Alkohol ist nicht gut eingebunden. Kein rundes Zusammenspiel der Komponenten. Da war die Nummer 190 besser - 2/4

Review by Serge

Serge
Mar 2025839 reviewsGermany
8.6/10

Auch sehr leckerer Rum aus diesem Set … für mich ist das ganze Set immer noch erstaunlich günstig bzw. Weniger überteuert als andere vergleichbare (oder schlechtere) Caronis. Das Fass 193 liegt für mich gleich auf oder knapp hinter dem 190. je nach Tagesform.

Review by TheRhumhoe

TheRhumhoe
TheRhumhoe
May 2024912 reviews
8.5/10

The comparison is between 4 Caronis Single Cask 1997 from SBS. This Caroni stands out with a profile that's a little different from the other Single Cask. The nose is fresher, with a subtle hint of menthol to break up the dirty, empyreumatic profile. Spices and tropical fruits are present, accompanied by caramel and burnt sugar for a touch of sweetness. A complete and original nose. The profile changes on the palate. The woodiness is more present, with a tannic edge that dries out the palate, but paradoxically there's quite a bit of sweetness on the caramel and spices (vanilla). Rubber, tar and fruit are much more subdued. The alcohol could be a little better integrated. The finish is rather long and shifting. Salted caramel intrudes through spices (chili, pepper), leather, wood and smoky notes. Tobacco, tar and rubber are also present. If the profile loses complexity and depth compared to neighboring casks, this Caroni has the merit of offering a different experience with its more fanciful aromas and flavors.

Review by zabo

zabo
Mar 20241,503 reviewsGermany
8.7/10

Der Rum ist Teil eines Sets: Fass 53, Fass 190, Fass 193 und Fass 216. Bei diesem ist der Alkohol nicht sonderlich gut eingebunden und ein paar Tröpfchen Wasser tun ihm sehr gut, da er sonst diesen "Push in your Face" Effekt hat. Wobei ich das bei diesem gerade mag. Für das was das Set kostet bzw. mal früher gekostet hat, ist es ein absolut Topp PLV. Da können sich manch neuere Abfüllungen mal über ihren Preis nachdenken. Werde hier nochmal nachlegen!

Review by DomM

DomM
Apr 2024910 reviewsGermany
8.6/10

For the set: 53=193 > 216 > 190

Review by Timo Groeger

Timo Groeger
Jul 20241,811 reviewsGermany
9.0/10

Caroni, das Beste was es gibt unter den Rums. Nase holzig und Leder. Am Gaumen dann zusätzlich noch ein schöner Fassgeschmack. Relativ holzig, aber nicht zu sehr und echt lecker. Wieder eine top Abfüllung von S.B.S.

Review by Tim

Tim
Feb 2023531 reviewsGermany
8.6/10

Mein erster Caroni und ich bin eher positiv angetan. Gummi ist zwar bei diesem Fass 193 da, aber mich erinnert dieser Rum eher an einen Agricole XO. Karamell, Leder, erdig, holzig, Früchte und Gummi. Im Mund herb, holzig und scharf, definitiv keine leichte Kost, man merkt aber, dass eine hohe Komplexität vorliegt, da es zeitgleich auch süß und floral ist. Im Abgang verstärkt rauchig (womöglich Teer) und wieder sehr komplex.

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Expert reviews

2 critics scored it, averaging 8.4/10. Reviews from RumX's blog partners, independent experts who have tasted, evaluated, and described this rum..

Expert review by The Dunder Hut

I had these recently been poured blind, and i do not remember this menthol aroma throughout it all. Again, really an interesting cask after all. I like this a little less than two of the other but they are still pretty good.

Details about Caroni S.B.S Trinidad HTR 1997

A Column Still Rum from Trinidad, bottled by 1423 World Class Spirits, at 62,3%.

CountryTrinidad
DistilleryCaroni
CategoryColumn Still Rum
ABV62,3%
Volume20cl
Age18 years
Vintage1997
Cask no.#193

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68 bottles logged by 48 collectors.

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25% opened, 10 emptied and repurchased.

51 sealed 7 open 10 emptied

What did the community pay for Caroni S.B.S Trinidad HTR 1997?

Community paid 43–80 €.

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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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