Aroma visualization from community tastings
Velier Caroni Blended Trinidad Rum 1985
Bicycle tube, menthol and burnt sugar on the nose, then a silky oily palate of caramel, milk chocolate and light roasted oak. This 1985 Velier is an odd one for a Caroni — several tasters flag the big nutty, almost hazelnut character and note the classic tar and diesel run lighter than usual. One member calls the empty glass a "mechanics workshop".
The community says- Silky oily palate
- Nutty character
- Light on tar
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How does Velier Caroni Blended Trinidad Rum 1985 taste?
Aggregated from 14 community reviews.
Atypical, nutty Caroni — lighter on the diesel A high-quality but atypical Caroni — lighter and nuttier than the diesel-heavy norm, which delights some and leaves purists missing the full tar. A few find it just short on complexity.
Caroni collectors chasing the vintage Veliers
anyone wanting full tar-and-diesel Caroni punch
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How is Velier Caroni Blended Trinidad Rum 1985 rated?
RumX’s 0–10 scale is strict: 8.8 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?
14% rate it between 6 and 8. 4 selected write-ups from 14 community ratings. You can view the complete list in our app.
Review by cigares
Dégustation des Caronis Velier 1985. Un nez sombre, doux, amer et frais tout à la fois. Du caramel brûlé et du végétal (de la menthe en particulier) viennent compléter ce nez. L’attaque est soyeuse en bouche tout en apportant une explosion d’arômes. Tout est dit : profondeur, complexité, fraîcheur et bois parfaitement intégré. Des fruits cuits en fin de bouche avec de la pomme au four et de la banane. Une finale sur le caramel et le végétal, les fruits sont perceptibles jusqu’à l’extrême fin. L’atelier mécanique domine le verre vide. Un rhum splendide malgré son ABV un peu faible.
Review by Kevin Sorensen 🇩🇰
11.05.2008 Sanya in China is what Mallorca and Ibiza is to the Europeans. A beautiful place with long sandy beaches and mostly 5 star hotels. Notes. Very light in colour with a strong nutty precense. Oily palate with caramel and chocolate as well as light roasted wood. Oily palate with a long and warm finish. Caroni notes missing and only very light fruit in the profile.
Review by Johannes
Epic Velier Caroni Tasting: ein Haselnuss-Monster! In der Nase und am Gaumen viel Haselnuss, ganz untypisch für einen Caroni, geht eher in Richtung Agricole. Trotzdem tolle Qualität!
Review by Jakob
Epic Velier Caroni Tasting 2023: Sehr gefälliges Profil, das einerseits LTR-typische, angenehme Holznoten und Süsse aufweist, andererseits aber auch dem HTR-Stil Referenz erweist mit Teer- und herb-adstringierenden Fass- und Würzanklängen am Gaumen und im Abgang. Süffiger Caroni, dem aber die letzte Komplexität fehlt.
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Details about Velier Caroni Blended Trinidad Rum 1985
A rum from Trinidad, bottled by Velier, at 49,5%.
Community purchases
7 bottles logged by 6 collectors.
A collector's bottle.
0% opened, 0 emptied and repurchased.
7 purchased · 14 tasted · 12 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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