Trinidad Rum

A rum tasted at WLP 2026. A Caroni-like nose with mechanical workshop vibes, tar, and rubber. Also some old varnished wood with plenty of ripe and fresh tropical fruits. The attack on the palate is full and powerful, maybe not quite balanced. Then the fruits are there and hold …

A thoroughly well-balanced Caroni where nothing is missing: dirty aromas, various (mostly tropical) fruits, menthol, and molasses syrup come together to form a brilliant composition. Some might find it a bit sharp-edged; for me, that just comes with this ABV and a Caroni! PS: …

A great Caroni that combines the best from the 1996 batches in a balanced blend. Typical dirty notes such as tar and rubber meet dark fruit, spice and a deep, mature complexity. Powerful, multi-layered and full of character, a prime example of the Caroni style and definitely one …

Nice, easy-drinking, almost too sweet Foursquare with great cherry note. What, that's a TDL!? 😳 Well, you only notice that right at the end. And only a little bit. Where's the typical mint?

Farmer's saying from the "Farmer's palate" (now the amateur even starts to rhyme ...🫣 🤣): If you’re into mint, power, and barrel, then you’ll find this rum seriously awesome! 😎 But now, seriously: Pleasantly subtle, less upfront mint than the average 2001 to 2003 TDL, but more …

Epic Velier Caroni Tasting 2023: A formidable representative from 1996. Great caramel sweetness, very well integrated alcohol and beautiful complexity. For me, this is one of the best Caronis ever. Great.

Incredibly beautiful successor to the already grandiose swell private garden #1. Red fruit jelly, mint jelly and mint tea meet dark chocolate-caramel mousse, plus caramelized banana, some tart-fresh eucalyptus tea, fresh vanilla pulp and dried fig, as well as subtly dirty and …

Derr Wagemut Maduro is a sweet entry-level rum for those with a sweet tooth. Wonderfully harmonious, nicely mild, sweet and accessible. A bit too expensive for my taste but still very good.