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Rum Nation Caroni Small Batch Rare Rums 1998
Committed Caroni drinkers are the audience here — this 22-year, Oloroso-finished bottling from Rum Nation leans hard into tar, oak, medicinal notes and licorice. Several tasters call it a bit milder and less "dirty" than other Caronis, and a few find the sherry cask barely registers. Fruit is scarce, and some read it as one-note; give it air time and it opens up.
The community says- Classic Caroni tar
- Long dry finish
- Sherry barely present
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How does Rum Nation Caroni Small Batch Rare Rums 1998 taste?
Aggregated from 22 community reviews.
Tar-heavy Caroni, sherry barely shows through Divisive even among Caroni fans: some love the balanced tar-and-herbal depth, others find it metallic, too dry on the finish, and light on the sherry influence. Benefits from oxidation.
Experienced drinkers who already chase Caroni's tar and medicinal notes
Anyone wanting fruit, sweetness or an easy sipper
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How is Rum Nation Caroni Small Batch Rare Rums 1998 rated?
RumX’s 0–10 scale is strict: 8.5 sits in the “Very good” band. 90% 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?
27% rate it between 6 and 8. 8 selected write-ups from 22 community ratings. You can view the complete list in our app.
Review by Kevin Sorensen 🇩🇰
I really like this well balanced 22 year old caroni, which was finished for 3 years in used Oloroso casks. The nose is intense and stats with tannins and tar, but then descends into and oaky, herbal and medicinal bliss. The palate is dark and intense with a load of flavours. The medicinal note is still there with coffee, orange peel and the sherry cask notes. The finish is long with oak, sherry and a touch of licorice. The medicinal touch is also there. Very well balanced Caroni and I'm going to enjoy having this one on my shelf. A bit expensive but also rare with less than 1000 bottles.
Review by cigares
A real Caroni from the first nose, mechanical workshop and tropical fruits. Much better after a few months of opening the bottle, as Caronis like oxidation. The mouth is not left out with a long finish. Very nice rum ! Tasted again and even better.
Review by Beach-and-Rum 🏖️🌴
Solid Caroni with the typical dirty notes. I like it, but it's a bit alcoholic and not quite as balanced as my previous Caronis. I probably wouldn't buy a bottle.
Review by Thunderbird
In terms of olfactory aromas, I primarily perceive the typical dirty Caroni markers. Something fresh joins in... and that's it. The palate is almost identical, with spicy aromas in addition to the dirty ones. The fruit (dark berries) is completely absent! In my opinion, the sherry finish is barely noticeable. There is also a slight bitter note in the finish. Overall, I find this Caroni to be quite one-dimensional. It clearly lacks the complexity to be at the very top.
Review by FischeJ
I like it much better the second time I taste it. I think the oxidation was important. The nose is quite complex with tar, lots of wood, menthol and some dried fruit. Alcohol comes through but is perfectly ok. In the mouth it's sweet for a short time, but immediately wood, roasted, tar, menthol freshness with subtle dried fruit. The finish is long, heavy and dry with lots of coffee, tar and wood. Fruit completely gone.
Review by Johannes
I would guess a whisky finish. I'm not really into that with Caroni!
Review by Lot-NAS
Is tar one of Caroni's spices? Definitely interesting, but the street is too present here for me, balanced is something else.
Review by crazyforgoodbooze
Sage tea and tar and medicine on the nose, as well as in the taste. very mild and long not as dirty as other caronis but still not my cup of tea. I don't like sage and I just don't think I'm going to be a caroni fan, the sherry finish here tries to make some smooth and supple but for me it's just still too metallic and dirty. who's into it, go for it.
Details about Rum Nation Caroni Small Batch Rare Rums 1998
A Pot Still Rum from Trinidad, bottled by Rum Nation, at 57,4%.
Community purchases
29 bottles logged by 25 collectors.
A drinker & collector.
17% opened, 5 emptied and repurchased.
What does Rum Nation Caroni Small Batch Rare Rums 1998 cost?
Community paid 154–274 €.
Current best price: 345.00 € – above 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+ →
29 purchased · 22 tasted · 17 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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