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Bristol Caroni HTR 1974
Almost everyone here lands in the high 8s, with one quibble that keeps coming up: at 46% it's a diluted Caroni, gentler on the palate than the cask-strength Veliers people keep comparing it to. The nose is pure Caroni though, tar, rubber, bicycle tube, dried fruit and menthol, then tropical fruit, dark chocolate and oak. Several tasters call it surprisingly fresh and easy-drinking for the style.
- Classic Caroni nose
- Tar, rubber, fruit
- Long complex finish
+10
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How does Bristol Caroni HTR 1974 taste?
Aggregated from 51 community reviews.
Dirty, tarry old Caroni softened to 46% Loved across the board for that classic dirty-rubber, tarry, fruity Caroni nose with real depth. The one catch tasters keep noting: reduced to 46%, so softer on the palate than full-proof bottlings.
Caroni lovers and fans of tarry, industrial old rum
Anyone wanting sweet, easy rum or full cask-strength power
How is Bristol Caroni HTR 1974 rated?
RumX's 0–10 scale is strict , 8.9 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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Rum reviews
Selected write-ups from 51 community ratings. You can view the complete list in our app.
Review by Rene Pfeiffer
Sehr geiler Caroni, der am Gaumen wesentlich mehr holt wie an der Nase. Die Verdünnung stört am Gaumen überhaupt nicht.
Review by Stefan N.
Wunderbarer Caroni mit einem feinen Spiel zwischen Alkohol und Aromen. Trotz oder gerade wegen seinem etwas geringerem Alkoholgehalt ist er wunderbar zu trinken und intensiv im Geschmack. Die Nase ist wunderbar intensiv und typisch für den 1974 Jahrgang. Für Caroni Liebhaber ein absolutes muss.
Review by Rare Akuma
At first very dominant on wood and petroleum on the nose, but after letting it air for 30 minutes more subtle flowery and spicy notes appeared. The taste is sugary sweet, with again petrol, wood and spices. An unmistakeable top note of fleur d’oranger and geranium that ends in menthol. It punches above its ABV because of the menthol, making it more full-bodied than you would expect.
Review by Leo Tomczak
Thank you for the 2nd opportunity to have this rum in a glass. The tropical Veliers are certainly a touch more delicious, but you still have liquid history in your glass. Great stuff.
Review by Kevin Sorensen 🇩🇰
This is a great rum that can hurt your wallet if you find one. They're still in a few stores actually from 700 euro and up.
Review by Oliver
Very good Caroni in perfect drinking strength!
Review by Adrian Wahl
Extremely exciting to be able to drink a Caroni from 1974. Got the sample a few months ago and waited for the right moment. Of course, a little more ABV would be good for him, but I think you can get over that with this rarity. Thanks Rik for the sample 🙏🏼
Review by Joachim Guger
A Caroni distilled in the year of my birth. Expectations are high...A great nose as if from a single mold. Very dirty, very, very awesome varnish!!! Then fruits and nice wood maturity with lots of spices. Enough power in the 1920s Blenders glass as well. It doesn't need time to breathe either.In the mouth it's a bit too weak then. Long, woody finish. 34 years in the tropics are then but long.Pure Caroni magic, the bouquet.😊 The rest is solala.
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Details about Bristol Caroni HTR 1974
A rum from Trinidad, bottled by Bristol Classic Rum, at 46%.
Community purchases
57 bottles logged by 46 collectors.
A collector's bottle.
5% opened, 0 emptied and repurchased.
What does Bristol Caroni HTR 1974 cost?
Community paid €213–€1,128.
Current best price: €2,163.63 – above the typical community range.
What members actually paid for their bottles. A typical range, not the current shop price. Full price & collection history in RX+ →
57 purchased · 51 tasted · 14 wishlist · as of
About the Caroni distillery
The Caroni distillery is located in Trinidad. Rums from Caroni have been reviewed 10,226 times with an average of 8.8/10.
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