Aroma visualization from community tastings
Berry Bros & Rudd Caroni Trinidad Rum (The Nectar) 1997
Sip this one neat and give it time in the glass — several tasters say it opens up after an hour. You get the classic Caroni markers of tar, rubber and leather, but softer here, wrapped around ripe tropical fruit, banana and a bit of chocolate. One member calls it a "pleasant easy sipper." The catch: a few find it flat, lacking the depth die-hards want.
The community says- Classic Caroni tar/leather
- Ripe tropical fruit
- But: Lacks depth
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The look inside the bottle
How does Berry Bros & Rudd Caroni Trinidad Rum (The Nectar) 1997 taste?
Aggregated from 25 community reviews.
Softer, fruit-led entry-level Caroni A milder, fruitier Caroni that many rate a good entry into the style. Some find it flat and short on depth, and a few flag alcohol that isn't fully integrated.
Those curious about Caroni who want a gentler way in
Caroni die-hards chasing maximum dirty depth
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How is Berry Bros & Rudd Caroni Trinidad Rum (The Nectar) 1997 rated?
RumX’s 0–10 scale is strict: 8.2 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 →
Community voices
What does the community say?
84% rate it 8 or higher. 12 selected write-ups from 25 community ratings. You can view the complete list in our app.
Review by SaibotZtar
Most helpful positive review
I like quite well ... not as dirty as often with Caroni (clear many love it exactly therefore) I find the interplay of the typical Caroni notes (rubber, leather, tar, etc.) with the yet beautifully fruity character great. Hints of chocolate and dried fruit.
Review by Johannes
Most helpful mixed review
Kein besonders guter Caroni. Es fehlt an Charakter, etwas flach, Alkohol nicht gut eingebunden.
Review by Oliver
The nose is restrained. The typical Caroni associations are recognizable, but lack some depth and complexity. On the palate, a nice composition of dirty Caroni notes and a pleasant sweetness. Here the rather weak impression from the nose is made up for. The alcohol is well integrated. Bottom line, a good Caroni to enjoy an evening with. Postscript: after an hour of breathing, the nose unfolds and a great dark, toasty, chocolatey aroma with a nice sweetness emerges. The palate also makes a nice jump forward. Great creaminess. Definitely let it breathe. One is rewarded!
Review by Leo Krüper
Neither fish nor fowl. Not really dirty, not very sweet, a little bit of everything without a clearly recognizable line. Reminds me of the Bristol Caroni 10 VSOC. Much more characterful in the second tasting! I like it a lot. A solid entry-level Caroni with good power.
Review by cigares
De beaux fruits tropicaux, banane, ananas dominent, mais en arrière-fond des flaveurs moins agréables pointent le bout de leur nez, notes métalliques, amères, fermentées. La bouche est belle avec des fruits tropicaux bien mûrs, un boisé en soutient et des notes d’atelier mécanique bien présentes. Mais , comme au nez, s’y joignent des saveurs acides/amères, médicamenteuses qui lui font perdre des points. La finale est puissante, tout à fait dans le prolongement de la bouche avec du fumé et du cuir en plus. Un rhum sauvage, masculin, à ne pas mettre dans tous les verres. À mesure qu’il s’oxygène, il me semble de mieux en mieux.
Review by Mentalo
In meinen Augen kein sonderlich interessanter Caroni. Wenig dreckige Noten, wenig Süße, leicht säuerlicher Abgang. Hier fehlt mir das harmonische Zusammenspiel aus Frucht, Süße und dreckigen Noten leider
Review by F.L.O.
Nach dem dritten verkosten bleibe ich bei den 8+ Punkten. Ein guter Caroni, mit Dreck und vor allem Bitterkeit. Das macht den Rum am Ende sehr interessant. Der Alkohol ist gut eingebunden. Wäre ein toller Einstiegs Caroni …
Review by Mike H.
Even though this Caroni certainly lacks in depth it certainly is a pleasant easy sipper that has most flavors of the classic Caroni profile.
Review by Jarek
Erkennbar ein Caroni, aber die typischen Noten sind hier an der Nase und am Gaumen etwas schwächer ausgeprägt. Den Caroni-Liebhabern wir es zu wenig sein, aber es wäre ein schöner Einstieg in die Caroni-Welt.
Review by Serge
Verkostet gegen den Bristol 1997 (2015er Abfüllung). Nicht schlecht, aber auch wirklich nicht besonders gut. Sowohl Nase, als auch Geschmack haben schöne Facetten, aber wirken nicht besonders komplett und rund. Es fehlt Tiefe. Schmecken tut er trotzdem. Die Nase ist hier noch etwas besser als der Gaumen. Ich finde das SBS Set hier klar den besseren Deal
Review by Nicolas Sicilia
Au nez on sait où l’on est ! Sans être extravagant on retrouve les marqueurs typiques Caroni ! Un peu de sale goudron essence ! Du fruit aussi En bouche l’alcool est assez bien intégré. On retrouve les marqueurs du nez Un joli Caroni sale mais pas trop !! J’aime vraiment bien
Review by Jakob
Sehr schönes Caroni-Profil, leichte Abzüge gibt es für den leider nicht ganz sauber eingebundenen Alkohol.
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Auction results 239 € – 248 €
from 2 sales, latest 04/2026
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Avg. community purchase price 240 €
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Details about Berry Bros & Rudd Caroni Trinidad Rum (The Nectar) 1997
A rum from Trinidad, bottled by Berry Bros & Rudd, at 55,2%.
Community purchases
26 bottles logged by 24 collectors.
A drinker & collector.
19% opened, 2 emptied and repurchased.
What did the community pay for Berry Bros & Rudd Caroni Trinidad Rum (The Nectar) 1997?
Community paid 84–170 €.
What members actually paid for their bottles. A typical range, not the current shop price. Full price & collection history in RX+ →
26 purchased · 25 tasted · 7 wishlist · as of
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