Famille Ricci Caroni Exception 1998
For seasoned enthusiasts only: a 23‑year, 63.6% Caroni that’s powerful, oily and deeply expressive. RumX members rave about tar, smoky wood, hydrocarbons and dried tropical fruits, yet still find it surprisingly drinkable for the style.
- Benchmark Caroni profile
- Excellent alcohol integration
- Long evolving finish
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How does Famille Ricci Caroni Exception 1998 taste?
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World‑class, intense yet surprisingly balanced Caroni For seasoned enthusiasts only: a 23‑year, 63.6% Caroni that’s powerful, oily and deeply expressive. RumX members rave about tar, smoky wood, hydrocarbons and dried tropical fruits, yet still find it surprisingly drinkable for the style.
Seasoned Caroni fans and high‑ester lovers seeking a powerful, tarry, smoky profile with dried fruits and a long, complex finish at cask strength.
Beginners, those sensitive to high ABV, or drinkers who dislike tarry, “dirty” hydrocarbon notes and heavy oak influence.
How is Famille Ricci Caroni Exception 1998 rated?
RumX's 0–10 scale is strict — 9.0 lands squarely in the "Excellent" band. 100% of tasters rate it Good or better; only 0% rate it below average. See the full rating guide →
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Review by Kevin Sorensen 🇩🇰
This is a very nice Caroni though the rubber note is very light the tar on the other hand is throughout the profile. I like the smoky wood and spices as well as the light fruits. I picked up some chocolate in the empty glass. Overall a well balanced rum with an oily palate. Draws really nice curtains in the glass.
Review by TheJackDrop
Il a éteint le Caroni 100em anniversary en une lampée. Quelle intensité !
Review by Djehey
Visit Ricci! Fruity, with hydrocarbon notes in the background. Surprisingly accessible for a Caroni!
Review by jonathan.p🇫🇷
Not a caroni expert, but I really liked it! Compared with the others I've tasted, it's less dirty and more fruity, with a very creamy shower finish. Frankly, the alcohol is very well integrated.... It's very good, but for the caroni purists that I'm not, I wouldn't know how to make a comparison.
Review by Filip Šikula
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Review by Lucas
This Caroni perfectly embodies the DNA of the legendary Trinidad and Tobago distillery, with all the typical markers that connoisseurs are looking for. Nose: Very expressive on hydrocarbons, with that "dirty" side so emblematic of Caroni. After prolonged aeration, delicate fruity notes emerge, subtly reminiscent of a TDL profile. Palate: The alcohol is perfectly integrated. The woodiness blends harmoniously with the fruitiness, bringing complexity without masking power. Finish: Long, intense, yet elegant. Slowly evolving aromatic layers leave a memorable imprint. Conclusion: An exceptional juice, raw, profound, terribly expressive. A true marvel.
Review by Richard Krupa
Jemnější dehetová chuť, po napití výraznější (opravdu výrazný, ale příjemný) profil v nose, než při ovonění
Review by Jacques etdom
My first caroni, so my rating depends on my appreciation of the rum without having been able to compare it to others. First nose, we're at tdl, dried exotic fruits, pineapple, mango, among others. As I aerate it, the story begins. Sudden appearance of peaty notes, a very present smoke screen. Smoke is very present, with the smell of a car garage. Fruits then return. It's very evolutionary, because on the second tasting, notes of rubber are very present. The palate confirms the nose but retains the fruity notes throughout. Quite a long finish. Ah, I knew that putting my nose in these caroni would be dangerous ....
Review by charles godin
Creamy juice with typical woody caroni side of a 98. Lack of rubber to be really great !
Community purchases
33 bottles logged by 52,000+ RumX members. The ratio of closed / opened / emptied, indicates whether this rum is meant to be drunk or is a collector's item.
Also on the wishlist of 15 members.
About the Caroni distillery
The Caroni distillery is located in Trinidad. Rums from Caroni have been reviewed 10,072 times with an average of 8.8/10.
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