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Velier Caroni 6th Employees United HTR 1996
Tar, burnt rubber and wet asphalt hit first, then licorice, menthol and a heap of spice and wood underneath. This is a slightly less "dirty" Caroni than the classic — a few tasters note more oak and herbal, gin-like juniper notes and only a touch of tropical fruit and sweetness. At 66.6% it's a heavy, oily beast that runs hot but stays balanced.
The community says- Tar and rubber depth
- Well balanced
- But: Runs hot at 66.6%
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How does Velier Caroni 6th Employees United HTR 1996 taste?
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Woody, spicy Caroni, less dirty than usual Most owners rate it high and call it a well-balanced 1996 Caroni — wood-forward and spicy rather than filthy. If you want the tar-bomb version, other bottlings dig dirtier.
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98% rate it 8 or higher. 20 selected write-ups from 58 community ratings. You can view the complete list in our app.
Review by Kevin Sorensen 🇩🇰
This was the final one of the batch and was getting a bit tipsy after this one. To be honest we went back and had seconds, so I was lucky I had a driver to bring me home. The nose is full os roasted oak with tar, rubber and fruit coming in second. Caramel and light vanilla are trailing along. The palate is also kind of heavy on roasted oak with tar and rubber with fruit closely behind. Caramel and a light touch of vanilla finishes off the palate. The finish is long with roasted wood, rubber and mango with a touch of vanilla.
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 Gunnar Böhme "Bauerngaumen" 🤓
On the nose, more artificial and inconspicuous than the other two in the series, but on the palate, the rum convinces me more. It reminds me here because of the taste of a spicy (red) needle extract strangely reminiscent of the recently released WP of RA - and I liked it very much against the current.In short: The palate pulls out the weakness of the nose again and therefore the rum gets from me just like the other two of the series 90 points.
Review by Joachim Guger
Beautiful nose, very balanced, intense wood maturity and spice, some coconut gives a Spanish impact. Beautiful, fat caramel notes.Then very, very woody in the mouth. Mega spicy (juniper, maggi, licorice) and bitter. Long finish.You have to like the brute load of wood and spices. I personally like it a lot. The highlight is certainly the nose.
Review by Aussierumfan
A special release from Velier, however its probably not their best Caroni. In saying that, its high praise indeed as it's still a full blown tropical aged 25 year old beast from THAT now closed distillery! You can tell its DNA, ashpelt and rubber, and there is a nice sweetness to it as well. Lots of wood which is probaly why I am getting a slight bitter note? Spicy.
Review by Michael Schou
02-03-2024 Tasted at Whiskymessen.dk Seventh rum was another Caroni. This one could not quite keep up with Dirty Harry. Not saying it’s bad at all. Nose not that different between the two of them. But not tha same taste. Slight more wood in this one and less tar.
Review by Cédric Meyers
C'est déroutant, j'en viens à me demander si le sample que j'ai eu est vraiment un caroni. Au nez je n'ai aucun marqueur typique . Je les retrouves un peu en bouche mais C'est léger. Par contre on sent bien les 66 watts passer.
Review by Julien Frn
Notes de : anis/cannelle /poivré /pierre volcanique/réglisse /hydrocarbure/menthol /caoutchouc /cuir/toffee/boisé léger/... Et bien gras. Belle opulance, un joli Heavy de 26ans. Pas le meilleur mais très agréable tout de même.
Review by Michal S
Ve srovnání s ostatními Caroni zaměstnanci 6. řady o něco slabší. Vůně i po hodině ve sklenici relativně nevýrazná, chuť to napravuje, hodně lékořice a mentolu, pečené tóny. Vzorek na vyzkoušení skvělý, láhev na pití ne.
Review by Beach-and-Rum 🏖️🌴
Eher untypischer Caroni mit wenig schmutzigen Noten. Frucht und Süße sind kaum vorhanden. Dafür eher Gewürze, Holz und kräuterige Noten. Gefällt mir im Vergleich zu vielen anderen Caronis von Velier nur mittelmäßig.
Review by Alex1981
Solid heavy 1996 Caroni that ticks all the boxes. Balance of heavy industrial notes, wood and slight fruits/sweetness. Some strange bitterness/herbal(?) notes that keep it from a higher score.
Review by Jakob
Epic Velier Caroni Tasting 2023: Has a surprising nuance of fruit esters, but of course the Caroni style remains unmistakable. High level, but no longer a 96 top class.
Review by JFehr
Alkohol nicht ganz optimal eingebunden. Gewürzig und schmutzig, etwas Wacholder. Spannend und aufregend mit viel charakter
Review by Arnaud Faverjon
Chouette profile plus herbacé et médicinal que d’autres, pas trop sale, un joli pas de côté dans l’univers des Caroni
Review by Maxence
A very well balanced 1996 between sweetness and typical Caroni notes. Probably the best from Employees 6th release 👌
Review by Lawich Lowaine
Moins équilibré que les autres 6th mais il a quelque chose de plaisant. Une goutte d’eau l’aide à souvrir un peu.
Review by Florian Perolini
Superbement épicé, fruits acidulés et confits, bois, dirty caroni side mais pas trop. Parfait équilibre.
Review by MathiasR
First time ever I’ve smelled and tasted Pine in a rum! Very interesting! Small sips recommended! 😉
Review by Richard Krupa
Asi nejdrazsi vzorek co jsem kdy mel. Malej za 2000,- sladoucky dobry
Review by Johannes
Unfortunately, not my cup of tea. Much juniper, wood and bitterness.
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Details about Velier Caroni 6th Employees United HTR 1996
A rum from Trinidad, bottled by Velier, at 66,6%.
Community purchases
67 bottles logged by 52 collectors.
A collector's bottle.
8% opened, 5 emptied and repurchased.
What does Velier Caroni 6th Employees United HTR 1996 cost?
Community paid 54–2,188 €.
Current best price: 1195.00 € – within the typical community range.
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Velier Caroni 1st Employees John „D“ Eversley HTR 1996
Velier Caroni 1st Employees John „D“ Eversley HTR 1996Heavy, tarry Caroni with dark fruit
Velier Caroni 1st Employees Dennis „X“ Gopaul HTR 1998
Velier Caroni 1st Employees Dennis „X“ Gopaul HTR 1998Hot, tarry cask-strength Caroni for sipping
Velier Caroni 2nd Employees David „Sarge“ Charran 1996
Velier Caroni 2nd Employees David „Sarge“ Charran 1996Heavy, tarry Caroni with dark sweetness
Velier Caroni 2nd Employees Kevon „Slippery“ Moreno HTR 1998
Velier Caroni 2nd Employees Kevon „Slippery“ Moreno HTR 1998Fierce, tarry Caroni that needs air
Velier Caroni 3rd Employees Vijay „Vijay“ Ranmarine 1996
Velier Caroni 3rd Employees Vijay „Vijay“ Ranmarine 1996Roasted, tarry Caroni with a softer side
Velier Caroni 3rd Employees Ganesh „Buju“ Ramgobie 1998
Velier Caroni 3rd Employees Ganesh „Buju“ Ramgobie 1998Dirty, woody 1998 Caroni at full proof
Velier Caroni 3rd Employees Nita „Nitz“ Hogan 2000
Velier Caroni 3rd Employees Nita „Nitz“ Hogan 2000Dirty, powerful 2000 Caroni, long finish
Velier Caroni 4th Employees Balas „Brigade“ Bhaggan 1998
Velier Caroni 4th Employees Balas „Brigade“ Bhaggan 1998Dirty, smoky Caroni that runs dry
Velier Caroni 4th Employees Dayanand „Yunkoo“ Balloon 1998
Velier Caroni 4th Employees Dayanand „Yunkoo“ Balloon 1998Heavy, dirty Caroni — tar, rubber, menthol
Velier Caroni 4th Employees Basdeo „Dicky“ Ramsarran HTR 2000
Velier Caroni 4th Employees Basdeo „Dicky“ Ramsarran HTR 2000Fruity, menthol-heavy tropical Caroni at cask strength
Velier Caroni 5th Employees Dhanraj „Dan“ Maharaj HTR 1996
Velier Caroni 5th Employees Dhanraj „Dan“ Maharaj HTR 1996Dirty, roasted 1996 Caroni at cask strength
Velier Caroni 5th Employees Roopnarine „Roop“ Toolsie HTR 1996
Velier Caroni 5th Employees Roopnarine „Roop“ Toolsie HTR 1996Dirty, tarry 1996 Caroni at cask strength
Velier Caroni 5th Employees Deodat „Breeze“ Manmohan HTR 1996
Velier Caroni 5th Employees Deodat „Breeze“ Manmohan HTR 1996Sweet, tarry Caroni for patient sippers
Velier Caroni 6th Employees United HTR 1996
Velier Caroni 6th Employees United HTR 1996Woody, spicy Caroni, less dirty than usual
Velier Caroni 6th Employees Mahesh “Sonny Black” Bridgelal HTR 1996
Velier Caroni 6th Employees Mahesh “Sonny Black” Bridgelal HTR 1996Deep, tarry Caroni with roasted, bitter edge
Velier Caroni 6th Employees Ricky “Dirty Harry” Seeharack HTR 1996
Velier Caroni 6th Employees Ricky “Dirty Harry” Seeharack HTR 1996Dense, tarry 1996 Caroni for the faithful
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Velier Caroni 3rd Employees Ganesh „Buju“ Ramgobie 1998
Velier Caroni 3rd Employees Ganesh „Buju“ Ramgobie 1998Dirty, woody 1998 Caroni at full proof
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Velier Caroni 5th Employees Roopnarine „Roop“ Toolsie HTR 1996Dirty, tarry 1996 Caroni at cask strength
Velier Caroni 4th Employees Dayanand „Yunkoo“ Balloon 1998
Velier Caroni 4th Employees Dayanand „Yunkoo“ Balloon 1998Heavy, dirty Caroni — tar, rubber, menthol
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