Thompson Bros. Caroni HTR 1998
Loved by LukaŽiga, Oliver & 26 more
For experienced palates: a 23‑year Caroni at near cask strength that leans smoother and slightly lighter on the dirt and tar. Expect vanilla, caramel, roasted wood, rubber, menthol and dark chocolate. A well-liked, more approachable take on 1998 Caroni that still keeps the industrial edge for slow sipping.
- Accessible Caroni profile
- Complex roasted wood
- Long dry finish
Details about Thompson Bros. Caroni HTR 1998
How does Thompson Bros. Caroni HTR 1998 taste?
Aggregated from 31 community reviews.
Smooth but still very Caroni For experienced palates: a 23‑year Caroni at near cask strength that leans smoother and slightly lighter on the dirt and tar. Expect vanilla, caramel, roasted wood, rubber, menthol and dark chocolate. A well-liked, more approachable take on 1998 Caroni that still keeps the industrial edge for slow sipping.
Fans of classic Caroni who want a slightly tamer, more polished 1998 vintage with strong wood, rubber and dark chocolate notes at near cask strength.
Beginners or those sensitive to high ABV, and drinkers expecting the ultra-dirty, explosive intensity of the heaviest Velier Caroni releases.
How is Thompson Bros. Caroni HTR 1998 rated?
RumX's 0–10 scale is strict , 8.5 lands squarely 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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Based on 31 ratings
Review by LukaŽiga
8,7:On the nose, tar, polish and rubber, some menthol, roasted wood notes with dark chocolate, caramel, roasted nuts, the presence of oak is obvious, spicy with allspice, cherries, pineapple, dried fruits and lemon, bump into our nosetrils. On aeration, fruitiness grows stronger with yellow fruits, orange and berries, the molasses is slightly vegetal. 8,6:On the palate, the attack is typical with roasted wood notes like roasted nuts, butterscotch, burnt sugar, some confectionery, soicy vanilla, industrial with rubber, bicycle tube, some menthol, slightly metallic, fruity with lemon, dried apricots and figs.The molasses is herbaceous, dark with licorice, on oxidation, strong roastedness brings smoky touch, mocha and dark chocolate. 8,4:The finish is long, dry&tannic, dirty, industrial, fruity and creamy with various roasted wood notes, the barrel impact is strong..
Review by Oliver
Quite approachable nose, with lots of vanilla and caramel added to the typical dirty notes. The palate adds some smoke and coffee.
Review by DomM
One of the more dirty 98 expressions. Dirt, Espresso with hints of red fruits.
Review by Vincent D
A very smooth, velvety profile on this rum with vanilla and caramel, chocolate and sweet fruit. I thought of Velier Royal Navy batch 1 in a light, fruity version. It's very pleasant. It makes you want to try it. On the palate, the impression is very different. The barrel makes an appearance. The vanilla is still there. Smokiness, chocolate. And a strange metallic taste. Not unpleasant. But I expected something else from the nose. Rather long finish, with a heavy bitterness. It's good because it's a very particular profile. But I'm still a bit disappointed as I find it lacks depth overall. It would have been a killer if it had been a bit more peachy. Edit: metallic note present, which bothers me, but otherwise super pleasant. A rather smooth HTR despite its dark side.
Review by Thunderbird
A well made rum, but for a good Caroni lacks intensity! I miss the typical notes!
Review by cigares
First RumX meeting. Un nez un peu en retrait mais avec les marqueurs Caroni de 1998, atelier mécanique, bois de chêne et douceur. Un nez tout en largeur mais auquel il manque un peu d’intensité et de profondeur pour égaler les meilleurs. L’entrée de bouche est légèrement acqueuse malgré l’ABV plutôt haut. Mais tout de suite une belle montée en puissance. Fruits, douceur et atelier mécanique à égalité. Chocolat noir, vanille, fumée et fût de chêne. La finale est longue, très longue, toujours avec cet équilibre bois fumé, atelier mécanique et douceur vanillée. Un très beau rhum auquel il manque un peu d’expression et de puissance aromatique.
Review by Alex1981
//update: after some time in the bottle getting more intense and heavier, dirtier notes. Rated up a bit. Light Caroni without the typical heavy industrial notes. Surprisingly fruity nose, mixed with some tarnish, spices & vanilla notes. On the palate the fruits take a backseat and the wood takes control. Unfortunately not enough flavors to counter this and stays a weaker Caroni.
Review by mto75
solider 98er Caroni.
Review by zabo
Also a very pleasing Caroni. Not quite as dirty, easier to enjoy. Edit: re-tasted, but it remains an entertaining Caroni. Not quite as round. Corrected downward
Review by Christian Rudt
Schön zugänglich in der Nase am Gaumen dann der schöne caroniaufschlag. Ordentlich Gummi im Geschmack, der aber nicht so dreckig daherkommt wie andernorts. Schön zu sippen.
Review by Pavel Spacek
... Caroni je destilerie z Trinidadu, produkujici v dobe sve nejvetsi slavy rum, ktery se pridaval v pomeru 1:10 do namornickeho blendu. Byl totiz moc vyrazny a divny nez aby byl prijemny na jazyku. V roce 2000 destilerka skoncila s produkci a byla uzavrena. Az v roce 2010 se objevili degustatori, kteri si rum oblibili prave pro jeho specialni chut. A zajem rostl. Caroni patri do kategorie rumu "you need to try before you die". Doporucuji, Caroni je opravdu unikatni rum.
Review by Henry Davies
It does not have the classic firey Caroni profile from the velier tropical aged releases. A much more approachable rum and if that is better or worse will be in the views of the drinker. A rather elegant nose with a strong vanilla vein, some caramel and the faintest hint of rubber (maybe I was looking for it). The mouth is fairly restrained, strong mouthwash and menthol notes, with green apple and spearmint, alongside some spicy barrel notes. The finish brings bicycle tubes and a warm nutty finish that goes on for some time. It’s a good rum, a bit unusual to be honest and not a typical Caroni
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About the Caroni distillery
The Caroni distillery is located in Trinidad. Rums from Caroni have been reviewed 10,122 times with an average of 8.8/10.
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