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Velier Caroni 32nd Release Heavy Trinidad Rum HTR 1998
Made for anyone chasing that classic Caroni "workshop" character — tar, rubber and bicycle-inner-tube up front, then dark chocolate, mocha and tropical fruit (banana, pineapple) underneath. One taster nailed it as an old tanner's workshop with tar bubbling in the corner. At 64.5% the alcohol is big but mostly well-integrated. Most agree it needs air to open up. Intense, oily, dirty in the best way.
The community says- Classic Caroni tar
- Oily, dirty character
- But: High-proof heat
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How does Velier Caroni 32nd Release Heavy Trinidad Rum HTR 1998 taste?
Aggregated from 55 community reviews.
Oily, tar-and-rubber Caroni at full proof A 1998 Caroni that tasters rank among the year's winners — heavy tar, rubber and dark chocolate with sweet tropical fruit. A couple call it a touch one-dimensional and slightly hot; still very high level.
Caroni fans who love tar, rubber and oily industrial funk
Anyone who dislikes tar, rubber or high-proof heat
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How is Velier Caroni 32nd Release Heavy Trinidad Rum HTR 1998 rated?
RumX’s 0–10 scale is strict: 8.9 sits in the “Very good” band. 98% 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?
98% rate it 8 or higher. 18 selected write-ups from 55 community ratings. You can view the complete list in our app.
Review by Jakob
Epic Velier Caroni Tasting 2023: Classic, very good 98 Caroni, only the somewhat present alcohol causes deductions in the B grade. Apart from that, an absolutely convincing bottling, even if it doesn't reach the very highest levels.
Review by cigares
Goûté au restaurant et au first RumX meeting. Un nez étonnement doux avec du goudron, de la noix et du vieux cuir dans lequel on a transpiré. Des fruits tropicaux et un côté pâtissier. Un nez plus profond et plus pâtissier que le Sponge #10. La bouche est aussi assez douce une fois la morsure de l’alcool disparue. Toujours ce vieux cuir et un peu de goudron. On se sent au Moyen-Age dans un atelier de tanneur avec du goudron qui bout dans un coin. La finale est longue sur le bois fumé avec comme de la réglisse. On sent bien les fruits tropicaux, surtout banane et ananas. Un rhum qui fait voyager dans le temps, j’aime beaucoup. Peut-être pas le meilleur de Caroni mais un rhum atypique où l’atelier n’est pas mécanique mais celui d’un tanneur. À comparer directement avec le Sponge #10, il est plus profond, plus brut mais aussi plus pâtissier. Deux très belles expression de 1998. Regoûté et clairement meilleur avec de l’oxydation.
Review by Mirco
Powerful Caroni with intense notes of tar, oil and rubber, accompanied by dark dried fruits and some tobacco. The structure is dense, the character dirty, but not overpowering. Despite its power, it remains surprisingly easy to drink. A bottling that confidently asserts itself in the classic 1996 style.
Review by Pavel Spacek
... Caroni is a distillery from Trinidad, producing at the time of its greatest glory rum, which was added at a ratio of 1:10 to the naval blend. It was too strong and strange to be pleasant on the tongue. In 2000, the distillery ceased production and closed. Only in 2010 did tasters appear who took a liking to the rum because of its special taste. And the interest grew. Caroni belongs to the category of "you need to try before you die" rums. I recommend it, Caroni is a truly unique rum.
Review by Kevin Sorensen 🇩🇰
Had a nice Caroni tasting yesterday and this was the starter. Nicely balanced and intense with the traditional Caroni flavours. Needs to rest for a good while to hit the optimum balance between flavor and ABV.
Review by Oliver
Overall, nice total package. Belongs to the winners of the 1998 vintage.
Review by Giorgio Garotti
A caroni in all its dark part! In its aromas where the fruit is very present in the tasting part it almost disappears and that of tar, wood and caramel emerges with a nice toasty and smoky note very pleasant! The extraordinary thing is that it is never bitter and there is a wonderful balance between all its aromas! Very nice intensity!
Review by LukaŽiga
9:On the nose, strong roasted wood notes with nuts, caramel, chocolate and leather, intense industrial accent with tar, rubber, tropical and citrus fruits, bump into our nosetrils. On aeration, tons of sweet pastry come out, the barrel impact is strong, dark chocolate and berries. 9:On the palate, the attack is intense, but round with charred wood notes like butterscotch, biscuits, nuts, slightly smoky, industrial notes with tar, molasses brings licorice, flowery touch, as the fruits are dried and citrus. On oxidation, tannins arise, some anise and mocha. 8,8:The finish is long, less balanced, tannic, as roasted wood notes pair tar, petrol, yellow and dried fruits.
Review by Timo Groeger
Communitytreffen RumX Acht Oktober 2025. Also den Teer den ich vor ein paar Stunden gerochen habe, als ich an einer frisch geteerten Straße vorbeigefahren bin, den kann ich hier auch gut erkennen :-) Ansonsten noch Gummi, dunkle Schokolade und Rauch.
Review by Skyfly
Klassischer 98er Caroni mit ordentlich Teer und Gummi, sowohl tropischen als auch Trockenfrüchten, viel Holz, etwas Rauch sowie Mokka und Menthol welches vor allem spät im Abgang noch sehr präsent ist.
Review by Leo Krüper
Good 98 vintage. Powerful and quite one-dimensional. Nevertheless, very high level.
Review by Arnaud Faverjon
Fantastic, I remember it like it was yesterday. Update: I was finally able to put my nose back in after many years, still just as good, well-balanced Caroni with that dirty side that doesn't take over, red fruit, lots of camphor, a nose I can't get enough of, which comes to confirm my first love for this rum that opened the door to this world for me over 10 years ago.
Review by alex
As is so often the case with Caroni, we're all about excellence. This juice is delicious, with complexity and roundness, lots of deliciousness. Frankly, how could anyone not like this kind of product? The length is exceptional, The alcohol, perfectly integrated, I love it 😍😍
Review by Hans-Peter Jank
Ein toller Heavy Trinidad Rum von Velier. Der Caroni hat ein tolles öliges Profil mit süßen tropischen Früchten. Teer, Gummi, und gut eingebunder Alkohol haben mich begeistert. Ich mag den langen wärmenden Abgang. Mein Dank an User Skyfly für den Split.
Review by Alexander Rasch
Ein sehr schöner Caroni mit den tollen Werkstatt Noten. Hat mir besonders in der Nase sehr gut gefallen. Hier stimmt fast alles und der Rum ist intensiv und kräftig. Er bleibt lange im Mund und zeigt eine schöne Wärme. Lecker.
Review by Nico Köppe
I agree with the previous speakers, a great 98! Wonderfully sweet on the finish, paired with bicycle inner tube
Review by Richard Krupa
Mene technicke, nez bych cekal
Review by Samuel Bissig
Sehr tief.. Vanillie, karamell.. Was für eine wucht im Gaumen WTF... Unglaublicher Druck, vollmundig Dreckig.. Dunkel Böse
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Expert review by The Dunder Hut
A heavy oily and mechanical caroni that helps you liking it with a nice sweet aroma..this is what Caroni can be if it wants to be a crowd pleaser. Really catches you unaware and then makes Ou a happy drunk
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Auction results 460 € – 921 €
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Avg. community purchase price 569 €
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Details about Velier Caroni 32nd Release Heavy Trinidad Rum HTR 1998
A rum from Trinidad, bottled by Velier, at 64,5%.
Community purchases
149 bottles logged by 92 collectors.
A collector's bottle.
8% opened, 6 emptied and repurchased.
What did the community pay for Velier Caroni 32nd Release Heavy Trinidad Rum HTR 1998?
Community paid 45–1,045 €.
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Velier Caroni Heavy Trinidad Rum HTR 1985
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Velier Caroni Heavy Trinidad Rum HTR 1985
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Velier Caroni Blended Trinidad Rum 1988
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Velier Caroni Heavy Trinidad Rum HTR 1989
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Velier Caroni Heavy Trinidad Rum HTR 1992
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Velier Caroni Heavy Trinidad Rum HTR 1994
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Velier Caroni 32nd Release Heavy Trinidad Rum HTR 1998
Velier Caroni 32nd Release Heavy Trinidad Rum HTR 1998Oily, tar-and-rubber Caroni at full proof
Velier Caroni 33th Release High Proof Heavy Trinidad Rum HTR 1998
Velier Caroni 33th Release High Proof Heavy Trinidad Rum HTR 1998Softer, fruitier, very drinkable Caroni
Velier Caroni 34th Release 100 Proof Heavy Trinidad Rum 1996
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Velier Caroni 35th Release Heavy Trinidad Rum (Trespassers) HTR 1996
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Velier Caroni 37th Release Heavy Trinidad Rum Guyana Stock HTR 1994Dry, roasted Caroni with petrol and cocoa
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