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Velier Caroni High Proof Trinidad Rum (EU) HTR 2000
Most tasters land in the same place: a proper Caroni that ticks every box without topping the pile. Expect the "workshop" signature — tar, rubber, leather, diesel — cut with menthol, orange peel and roasted oak. The oily body and 55% carry well once rested. A few find it a touch teary or short on the finish, and one plainly wrote "well…no!" It's Caroni through and through.
The community says- Classic Caroni funk
- Oily mouthfeel
- Finish a bit short
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How does Velier Caroni High Proof Trinidad Rum (EU) HTR 2000 taste?
Aggregated from 87 community reviews.
Dirty, oily Caroni: tar, rubber, menthol Loved as a complete, "dirty" Caroni with tar, rubber and menthol over oily wood. Most rate it high; a handful call the finish short and say it doesn't top the best Veliers.
Caroni fans who love the tar-and-rubber "workshop" profile
Anyone put off by heavy tar, diesel and rubber
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How is Velier Caroni High Proof Trinidad Rum (EU) HTR 2000 rated?
RumX’s 0–10 scale is strict: 8.9 sits in the “Very good” band. 98% 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?
3% rate it between 6 and 8. 19 selected write-ups from 87 community ratings. You can view the complete list in our app.
Review by Nika
Yes! I found myself a match :D Really thick, masculine and has a very interesting ruberry undertone which stands out. I see lot of you put orange peel from the fruity notes, but I would rather go for kumquat.
Review by Giorgio Garotti
I had heard differing opinions about this caroni but I found it sublime! I really like the dirty side it has throughout its tasting! Rich and intense flavors with endless persistence! My favorite caroni 2000!
Review by TheRhumhoe
A very smooth, well-balanced Caroni. The nose is very sweet, reminiscent of some of the lighter, sweeter Caronis. Caramel candy, hints of hazelnut, pastry, menthol, oak and spices (cinnamon, chili, pepper, vanilla) proliferate in the nostrils alongside the house's typical hydrocarbon and rubber notes. A very gourmand and tempting profile. On the palate, we find an oily, intense rum, both sweet and dirty, combining petroleum notes with the sweetness of caramel, hazelnut and milk chocolate. A fine assortment of spices and woody, empyreumatic (smoky) notes linger on the palate. Fruit is virtually absent, but the sweetness of the profile balances the palate well. The alcohol is well integrated. The finish is relatively long, warm and spicy. Hazelnut and smoky notes return with petroleum aromas, menthol and oak. Caramel and chocolate (particularly dark) give a sweet twist that complements the rest of the profile. A superb Caroni, accessible but very complete and dangerously drinkable.
Review by Lukas Jäger
Strong Caroni in the usual high Velier quality. Doesn't have to hide next to the Last, even if it doesn't deliver the same "Caroni essence"
Review by Tschusikowsky
Tolle Abfüllung. Wirkt etwas leichter und weniger schwer als andere Caroni. Sicher auf Grund des ABV. Kommt aber extrem gut. Mischung aus Menthol und tropischen früchten, vanille, leicht spanisch anmutend, dennoch sehr präsent und kräftig im geschmack, wunderbare balance. Geil öliges mundgefühl, legt sich richtig schön im hals. Wirkt wie ein Blend aus Caroni und dezent TDL Anteilen. Was teils 2003 Jahrgänge an Caroni mitbringen bringt diese Abfüllung für mich das umgekehrte mit.
Review by Frank
Tasted yesterday on the brilliant Spree Ship Rum Tour in front of the GRF alongside many others. Great dirty-sweet nose and also a balanced, fully aromatic Caroni on the palate, where I don't miss anything. Could even hold its own next to the Last with less mint and a little more burnt plastic.
Review by Jeremy Roger 🇫🇷
Au nez on reconnais rapidement que c'est Velier, dominé par le caoutchouc, les solvants en fond et des fruits. En bouche aussi ! les marqueurs Caroni sont bien présents. Un fumée/viande persistant qui se laisse remplacé par les typiques goudron et caoutchouc. Et le caoutchouc encore très présent le lendemain au réveil !
Review by tojo
Sehr schöner Caroni-Vertreter mit allen typischen Werkstatt-Aromen.
Review by Martin Švojgr
Jemné a hlavně pité s přateli :-)
Review by Master P
Sehr schöner Tropfen. Riecht und schmeckt traumhaft
Review by zabo
Kirsch Cruise 2024 Berlin For me, a Caroni as it should be. It has everything you would expect. The great dirty notes that I like so much about this profile. More on the dirty side than on the fruity side. Overall nicely complex with well integrated alcohol. The finish could be a little longer.
Review by mto75
in addition to the typical Caroni notes also much what you can pick up at the Christmas market: Orange, cloves, cinnamon, plus a certain menthol freshness. A little more ABV might have unleashed a little more power.
Review by Serge
It tasted good to me. I quite like the 2000 vintage. Dirty with less heavy sweetness and gasoline in it. I also like the slightly charred ash note in the finish. Not as good as some single casks of the vintage but definitely very good.
Review by Jakob
Epic Velier Caroni Tasting 2023: Nice, complete HTR Caroni representative without any absolute highlights.
Review by Oliver
Great, spicy, intense nose. The alcohol is very well integrated on the palate. Really good overall package!
Review by Ondra RumRunner
Caroni Velier High Proof Trinidad Rum je ikonický rum z Trinidadu, známý svou intenzitou a komplexností. Vůně je robustní s tóny dehtu, kůže, kořenitosti a olejnaté zemité struktury. V chuti se projevují silné dřevité tóny, pražené nuance a náznaky pomeranče, které dodávají nečekanou svěžest. K tomu se přidávají tóny doutníků a mentolu, vytvářející vrstvený a komplexní profil. Tento rum nabízí nezapomenutelný zážitek s dlouhým, přetrvávajícím závěrem, který podtrhuje jeho výraznou chuť a charakter. English Review: Caroni Velier High Proof Trinidad Rum is an iconic rum from Trinidad, celebrated for its intensity and complexity. The nose reveals robust notes of tar, leather, spiciness, and an oily, earthy structure. On the palate, strong woody tones dominate, complemented by roasted nuances and hints of orange that add unexpected freshness. Notes of cigar and menthol layer into the profile, making it remarkably complex and bold. This rum delivers an unforgettable experience with a long-lasting finish that highlights its distinct and powerful character. Deutsche Rezension: Caroni Velier High Proof Trinidad Rum ist ein ikonischer Rum aus Trinidad, der für seine Intensität und Komplexität bekannt ist. In der Nase zeigt er kräftige Noten von Teer, Leder, Gewürzen und einer öligen, erdigen Struktur. Am Gaumen dominieren starke Holznoten, begleitet von Röstaromen und frischen Anklängen von Orange. Hinzu kommen Nuancen von Zigarre und Menthol, die ein vielschichtiges und kühnes Geschmacksprofil ergeben. Dieser Rum bietet ein unvergessliches Erlebnis mit einem langen Nachklang, der seinen markanten und kraftvollen Charakter unterstreicht.
Review by Happy Oner
Same as chlapec ones TWB
Review by Joachim Guger
Great drinkable Caroni.Rather dirty, little tar, little wood maturity, it could be a bit more powerful. En par with one or the other good 1997 bottling.
Review by Maxence
Nose is really well balanced. Mouth is a bit dirtier. Good Caroni overall but not among the bests.
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Details about Velier Caroni High Proof Trinidad Rum (EU) HTR 2000
A rum from Trinidad, bottled by Velier, at 55%.
Community purchases
146 bottles logged by 114 collectors.
A collector's bottle.
7% opened, 7 emptied and repurchased.
What does Velier Caroni High Proof Trinidad Rum (EU) HTR 2000 cost?
Community paid 201–1,000 €.
Current best price: 1000.00 € – within the typical community range.
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146 purchased · 89 tasted · 34 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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