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Velier Caroni 3rd Employees Vijay „Vijay“ Ranmarine 1996
Blind, several tasters guessed Guyana, not Trinidad — that's the surprise here. It carries the classic Caroni tar, rubber and hydrocarbon markers, but softened by dark chocolate, coffee and tropical fruit, plus a creme brulee sweetness that grows with air. One reviewer called it a "hybrid tout en finesse." Give it real time in the glass to open up.
The community says- Classic Caroni tar
- Chocolate and roast
- Very long finish
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How does Velier Caroni 3rd Employees Vijay „Vijay“ Ranmarine 1996 taste?
Aggregated from 43 community reviews.
Roasted, tarry Caroni with a softer side Loved for its roasted, tar-and-chocolate Caroni core with unusual softness. A few felt it doesn't quite reach the best 1996 bottlings, and the alcohol can read hot before it settles.
Caroni fans who want a softer, chocolatey take
Beginners and anyone put off by tar, rubber and high proof
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How is Velier Caroni 3rd Employees Vijay „Vijay“ Ranmarine 1996 rated?
RumX’s 0–10 scale is strict: 9.2 sits in the “Excellent” band. 100% of tasters rate it Good or better; only 0% rate it below average. See the full rating guide →
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0% rate it between 6 and 8. 12 selected write-ups from 43 community ratings. You can view the complete list in our app.
Review by Tschusikowsky
Kaboom! Der hat mich richtig abgeholt. Voller Caroni Dampfer mit viel Power und Geschmack. Excellent!
Review by TheRhumhoe
Un Caroni plus subtil avec le vieillissement entre Trinidad et Guyana. Cette influence se retrouve au nez, avec d’un côté les notes de goudron et de caoutchouc, de boisé et de cuir, puis les notes sombres et plus fruitées de l’autre. L’ensemble est homogène et équilibré. Le palais oscille entre la puissance de Caroni (hydrocarbures, caoutchouc, notes fumées) et la douceur de Guyana (chocolat, café, fruits tropicaux), offrant un profil complexe et délicat, étonnamment gourmand et sucré après aération. La finale est plus subtile et mince qu’à l’accoutumé chez Caroni, le profil sombre des rhums de Guyana prenant le dessus ici. Un Caroni plutôt atypique de par son vieillissement, mais un hybride tout en finesse qui se veut complexe et gourmand.
Review by Kevin Sorensen 🇩🇰
Wow, they just keep scoring high. Again typical Caroni flavours nd once rested you really get the roasted notes. Lightly fruity with vanilla and a bit of caramel. Intense yet well balanced.
Review by Mike H.
I let this one rest for an hour before sampling it. All classic Caroni are present in the nose with a touch of lovely sweetness. I could smell it for hours. I’m the mouth the rum has similar notes with a touch of chocolate added.
Review by Oliver
Very elegant nose. On the palate great roasted and chocolate notes.
Review by zabo
Zusammen spontan mit Jarek beim Sampletausch zwei wahllos ausgesuchte Caronis auf der Terasse probiert. Im Duell waren der RX6598 und der RX7335. Ohne Frage alles zwei Topp-Abfüllungen. Mir hat aber die 2000er Abfüllung ein wenig besser gefallen als die 1996er, da dieser fruchtiger und frischer gewirkt hat ohne an den "dreckigen" Caroni zu sparen.
Review by Serge
Schön röstige Noten, Vanille, Karamell, Teer, Backgewürz und etwas Frucht (Banane, Bratapfel und eine dunkle Fruchtigkeit) an der Nase. Sehr schön. Top Nase 👃 Am Gaumen kommen dann schöne dunkle Schokolade aber auch recht viel Holz dazu. Vom Gefühl her, hätte der glaube ich gut 1-2 Jahre früher abgefüllt werden können.
Review by Romain de L
Nose under my expectations. Interesting but flattish. Hints of caramel, of hydrocarbures, Caroni. Overwhelming attack - very strong but well integrated and balanced. Plays a line with bitterness but remains perfect. Quite a play. Very long finale, fresher, stays with you…
Review by Jakob
Epic Velier Caroni Tasting 2023: The age makes itself recognizable in quite tart-bitter notes, which nevertheless do not overpower the rum. Very good, but not enough for the absolute top class from 1996.
Review by Jakob Mmmmhhh
Sehr milder Vertreter. Caroni Noten im Hintergrund aber präsent, dafür Frucht und Creme Brûlée. Insgesamt aber irgendwie enttäuschend
Review by BnBrt
Nez après un petit quart d'heure de repos très agréable. Me fait penser à la crème brûlée et donne envie d'y aller. En bouche les mêmes notes vanillées de crème brûlée. Amertume juste bien à mon goût. Finale très longue et agréable, plus fraîche et sur le fruit. Très différent des marqueurs caroni que je trouve habituellement.
Review by John Coffey
Déboussolé car dégustation à l'aveugle j'étais loin d'imaginer à un caroni mais plutôt à un guyana ou même belize.. Le nez est sublime par contre
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Details about Velier Caroni 3rd Employees Vijay „Vijay“ Ranmarine 1996
A rum from Trinidad, bottled by Velier, at 64,5%.
Community purchases
85 bottles logged by 68 collectors.
A collector's bottle.
2% opened, 2 emptied and repurchased.
What does Velier Caroni 3rd Employees Vijay „Vijay“ Ranmarine 1996 cost?
Community paid 367–1,683 €.
Current best price: 1649.90 € – 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+ →
85 purchased · 44 tasted · 26 wishlist · as of
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