CDI Caroni Trinidad LWR 1996
For curious explorers of Caroni, this 25‑year Compagnie des Indes bottling is a sweeter, softer take: floral and fruity nose, light workshop notes, caramel and honey, moderate bitterness. Best neat, not a heavy‑tar monster.
- Approachable Caroni
- Floral fruity twist
- Balanced sweetness
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Soft, floral, “domesticated” Caroni For curious explorers of Caroni, this 25‑year Compagnie des Indes bottling is a sweeter, softer take: floral and fruity nose, light workshop notes, caramel and honey, moderate bitterness. Best neat, not a heavy‑tar monster.
Caroni-curious rum fans who want the brand’s workshop profile in a softer, sweeter, more floral package without full-on tar and rubber assault.
Hardcore Caroni lovers chasing heavy-tar HTR intensity or anyone expecting a super dirty, high-ester bruiser at cask strength.
How is CDI Caroni Trinidad LWR 1996 rated?
RumX's 0–10 scale is strict — 7.8 lands squarely in the "Good" band. 96% of tasters rate it Good or better; only 0% rate it below average. See the full rating guide →
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Review by crazyforgoodbooze
Unusually fruity / floral caroni. I like really well could only have a little more power. But the flavor profile is already very tasty mMn!
Review by cigares
This nose, too, has an agricultural side, with yellow fruit and unripe tropical fruit supported by an aroma of sewing-machine oil. It also has vivacity and a spicy, floral side. The palate is not very harmonious, with clashing aromas. You have to look for the mechanical workshop, present but in the background. The finish is quite long, with charming floral aromas (violets) that lift this rum in my esteem. One of the rare Caronis with flowers! Thanks to Steffen for the sample.
Review by Gregor
Rubber but unlike many caronis I know no worn burnt rubber tire but rather reminiscent of a fresh bicycle hose you just get out of its package. Surprisingly mild and pleasant. Nevertheless intense and complex
Review by tojo
Ein eher „leichter“ Vertreter des Caroni-Rums. Die typischen Werkstattnoten sind vorhanden. Gummi, Teer aber auch metallische Noten und Politur. Daneben ein deutlicher, fruchtiger Einschlag sowie süße Noten von gebranntem Zucker und Honig. Im mittellangen Abgang Fass/Holz und Leder. Gelungen, kommt aber nicht ganz an die Spitzenabfüllungen andere 96er Jahrgänge heran.
Review by Martin Augustin
In der Nase kommen die typischen Caroni Noten von Teer und Gummi durch. Im Geschmack lassen diese nach. Es kommt dann noch etwas Holz, Karamell ,Leder und Anis durch. Der Abgang ist relativ kurz mit etwas Leder und dunkler Schokolade sowie einem metallischen Nachgeschmack. Er ist definitiv ein Caroni und gut. Allerdings mit (mir persönlich) etwas zu wenig Ecken und Kanten. Abzug, da er mit mehr Zeit definitiv nicht besser, eher eindimensionaler wird.
Review by Kevin Sorensen 🇩🇰
02-09.04.2022 This was crazy week, where some friends and I rented a nice summerhouse on Rømø. The plan was to go nuts for a whole week with different rums without going overboard. The final agreement came to 6 rums a day and then enjoy nice walks or ferry rides during the day. Notes Dark in colour. Nose Fresh, sweet, light wood, faint smoke, spice, light floral, dried fruit. Palate Oily, sweet, wood, light roasted, light floral, spice, warm, light workshop. Finish Medium long, warm, sweet, oily, light floral, light chocolate, faint caramel. Extra note. This is a pretty sweet Caroni and an atypical profile. I'm not sure ir it's elderberry I pick up in the profile.
Review by Lukas Jäger
A fruity, round Caroni that is relatively sweet. However, it doesn't have the sweetness of burnt rubber, but a caramel sweetness that I haven't experienced from Caroni before. Overall, however, too round, too sweet and not dirty enough for Caroni. Unfortunately, what you love so much about Caroni is missing here. Nevertheless, not a bad rum and perhaps a good introduction for Caroni newcomers because it is smooth. But unfortunately far too expensive, the price matches the name at best, not the quality at all...
Review by Frank
Für einen Caroni doch sehr verhalten in der Nase. Aber dennoch ist es leicht da, dieses Verbrannte, dieses künstliche Plastikartige. Gummi und Jod gehen etwas in Wachs über. Dazu kommt eine deutlich süße Note, von gebranntem Zucker oder Karamell. Er ist doch recht fruchtig, erinnert mich an grünen Apfel mit ein wenig Kirsche. Am Gaumen zuerst tatsächlich ein bisschen dünn, dann kommen erst die leicht dreckigen Aromen, aber auch hier nur sehr verhalten. Leicht bitter-salzig, ein bisschen Gummi, ein bisschen verbrannt. An Frucht wieder grüner Apfel mit Anis. Der Abgang ist recht kurz mit ein wenig Plastik und schwarzem Tee. Insgesamt ein doch eher schwacher Vertreter seiner Art, zumal des 96er Jahrgangs.
Review by DomM
Not bad in its own right. Light, approachable and reasonable fruity. However, (and unsurprisingly) very much not comparable to a HTR profile we do crave from Caronis.
Review by Oliver
Very accessible and drinkable Caroni. Rather on the sweet, round side. Personally, I miss the rough edges. Floral and anise notes dominate.
Review by mto75
an der Nase tropische Früchte und Karamell, aber auch seifig und frische (grüne) Noten. Am Gauen dreckig, der Abgang röstig-süß, was ich am ehesten als malzig beschreiben würde.
Review by Thunderbird
Hmm….Caroni…. überzeugen kann mich dieser Rum nicht… sicherlich ein guter Rum… aber alles nur sehr flüchtig… mir fehlen hier die Ecken und Kanten (typischen Aromen)
Review by Tschusikowsky
For me, too sweet and herbal for a Caroni and too little zest (ABV), relatively sweet. The workshop feeling is more like the workbench of a craft workshop from TV...too tidy. Subtle nose. Everything rather restrained except for the sweetness. More herbs with time.
Review by RumTaTa
Nase: alte geteerte Eisenbahnschwelle in der Sommerhitze um 14:47 Uhr 😜 daneben scheint vor allem Malz und Tee durch. Gaumen: sehr bitter mit viel Teer und Gummi und ein wenig Süße. Nachklang: bittere Eiche mit medizinischen Noten wie Jod und Hustensaft. Caroni ist da, aber ich empfinde den Rum irgendwie unausgewogen - eventuell wegen der Bitterkeit.
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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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