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Jean Boyer Caroni Rum Bullion 1999
A softer, sweeter Caroni than most, and that's the whole conversation here. The rubber and tar are there on the attack, but honey, dried fruit and orange zest round it off fast — several tasters call it delicious yet a little less "dirty" than the Velier bottlings. At 58.9% it stays warm rather than harsh, with a finish that runs on for ages. One member found it lacks a touch of depth to hit the very top.
The community says- Honeyed rubber
- Endless finish
- High proof heat
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How does Jean Boyer Caroni Rum Bullion 1999 taste?
Aggregated from 12 community reviews.
Softer, honeyed Caroni with tar and long finish Fans of the style call it a real Caroni with an unusually gentle, honeyed twist — long and gourmand, though a few miss the raw depth of the legendary vintages.
Caroni collectors who like a softer profile
newcomers put off by rubber and tar
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How is Jean Boyer Caroni Rum Bullion 1999 rated?
RumX’s 0–10 scale is strict: 8.9 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?
8% rate it between 6 and 8. 4 selected write-ups from 12 community ratings. You can view the complete list in our app.
Review by Jeremy Roger 🇫🇷
Première dégustation ! Un hydrocarbure mielleux et parfumé, très différents des veliers mais délicieux. Le côté caoutchouc se ressent légèrement sur l'attaque, se retrouve mélangé à des fruits secs, à ce miel qui lui donne un côté légèrement huileux très appréciable, et reviens plus marqué en finale.
Review by Morgan Garet
Du pur Caroni, avec le corage le goudron, le caramel et des fruits biens gourmands En bouche, le piment répond à cette grosse gourmandise La finale est infiniment longue. Top
Review by Jonathan Massard
Note définitive plus tard. Dégustation d'un sample de 6cl. Nez très hydrocarbures mais paradoxalement pas aussi sale que cela. Certainement que l'aspect "floral" et réglissé y est pour quelque chose. Des fruits compotés aussi, du verger jusqu'aux tropicaux. Diverses huiles essentielles. À déguster de nouveau pour confirmer la note et préciser les arômes.
Review by TheRhumhoe
A Caroni with an original profile to say the least: apart from the initial hydrocarbons, one feels mostly fruits (apricot, orange peel and dried fruits), tobacco, grass, spices, honey, caramel and chocolate. Quite sweet and confusing for a Caroni. The attack on the palate starts with hydrocarbons before melting into spices, tobacco, vanilla and tropical fruits. A slightly smoky profile but still smooth. The finish is quite long, dipped in rubber, some tar, a hint of saltiness, earthy and fresh notes of grass and tobacco. A roasted and bitter feel comes through. A different profile from Caroni, well integrated but slightly lacking in depth to be top notch.
Details about Jean Boyer Caroni Rum Bullion 1999
A rum from Trinidad, bottled by Jean Boyer, at 58,9%.
Community purchases
23 bottles logged by 21 collectors.
A drinker & collector.
26% opened, 1 emptied and repurchased.
What did the community pay for Jean Boyer Caroni Rum Bullion 1999?
Community paid 201–383 €.
What members actually paid for their bottles. A typical range, not the current shop price. Full price & collection history in RX+ →
23 purchased · 12 tasted · 13 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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