Precious Liquors Caroni Tortuga No. 2 (East Asia Whisky) 1998
For experienced palates: a 23-year full proof Caroni that’s unusually rounded and approachable. Expect balanced wood, light tar and rubber, dried fruits, vanilla, nuts and gentle tobacco. Highly praised by RumX Caroni fans.
- Balanced Caroni profile
- Complex wood and spice
- Alcohol well integrated
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How does Precious Liquors Caroni Tortuga No. 2 (East Asia Whisky) 1998 taste?
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Elegant, wood‑driven Caroni classic For experienced palates: a 23-year full proof Caroni that’s unusually rounded and approachable. Expect balanced wood, light tar and rubber, dried fruits, vanilla, nuts and gentle tobacco. Highly praised by RumX Caroni fans.
Caroni lovers wanting a more elegant, wood‑forward profile with classic tar/rubber in the background rather than full-on dirty intensity.
Beginners or anyone chasing ultra-funky, oily, in-your-face Caroni; also those who dislike strong oak and dry, tannic finishes.
How is Precious Liquors Caroni Tortuga No. 2 (East Asia Whisky) 1998 rated?
RumX's 0–10 scale is strict — 8.9 lands squarely in the "Very good" band. 95% of tasters rate it Good or better; only 0% rate it below average. See the full rating guide →
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Review by lamb Dave
very good Caroni. balanced enough. so similar to Corman Collins series: 1988 21yr, Drink it Zipped it and the Black Cat Bar. same profile. just less some red fruits, berries or some hints of cocoa/chocolates. but more concerned and stronger, this one integrates some unimpressive elements. So I prefer this one to Corman Collins series. light and implicit, typical Caroni and easy to drink. great!
Review by Jakob
Very round and balanced, stands out positively in the large number of 1998 releases. The typical HTR Caroni notes are recognizable, but embedded in an appealing bouquet of sweet tropical fruits, vanilla wood notes and fresh tobacco hints. Very balanced and therefore exciting to drink - a wide spectrum of heavy to fresh flavors is on offer here. Beautiful selection.
Review by Oliver
Quite an atypical nose for a Caroni. Lots of vanilla, bourbon and nuts are added to the (rather more subtle) Caroni notes. Very accessible on the palate. A little lacking in depth for a top rating. Very well integrated alcohol.
Review by Johannes
A rather atypical Caroni. Nutty, bourbon, agricole / brandy notes. For me it lacks a bit of complexity.
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14 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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