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Bristol Caroni 1998
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For experienced palates: a 23‑year-old, continentally aged Caroni at 54.6%. Expect dry, woody, smoky, slightly “dirty” Trinidad character with spice and tobacco. RumX members see it as a solid, classic HTR sipper.
The community says- Classic Caroni DNA
- Dry smoky profile
- Keep in mind: High price
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How does Bristol Caroni 1998 taste?
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Solid, dry and smoky Caroni Highly regarded as a solid, balanced Caroni with dry wood, smoke and spice. Classic HTR character, if a bit restrained and slightly bitter or over-aged to some palates.
Seasoned rum fans who enjoy dry, woody, smoky Caroni-style Trinidad rums and want to explore a mature, continentally aged heavy Trinidad profile at higher strength.
Beginners, those sensitive to high ABV, or drinkers expecting a sweet, fruity sipper rather than a dry, slightly bitter, industrial-leaning Caroni profile.
Style & occasion: Mature & oakySipping neat
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Is it right for you?
Yes, if you're after bold, mature, oaky rums for sipping neat.
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What does the community say?
20 community reviews
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Review by Aussierumfan
Just another continentally aged Caroni, not bad in any way but not outstanding either. Its got the right DNA for a Caroni, just doesn't jump out at you as outstanding. Still worth trying if you have the chance however as one day there will be no more😀
Review by Johannes
Not quite a round 98, not as much bourbon notes, alcohol not top integrated, slightly flat, alcoholic-dirty finish.
Review by Jakob
Aromatically appealing and quite complex on the nose, dirty notes meet wood, spices and some tobacco. Quite bitter on the palate, with a pronounced smoky, bacony note. Hints of menthol and some caramel in the finish, good alcohol integration. Unfortunately, it already seems a little overpowering to me.
Review by Pavel Spacek
The smell is weak, but the taste is not bad. Technical, mildly sweet with smoke notes Caroni is a distillery from Trinidad, producing at the height of its glory a rum that was added in 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 ended production and was closed. Only in 2010 did tasters appear who liked the rum precisely for its special taste. And interest grew. Caroni belongs to the category of rums "you need to try before you die." I recommend it, Caroni is truly a unique rum.
Review by Double Barrel
A decent Caroni at an indecent price!
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Bristol Caroni 1998 at live auctions
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11 bottles logged by 11 collectors.
A collector's bottle.
0% opened, 0 emptied.
What does Bristol Caroni 1998 cost?
Community paid 300–564 €.
Current best price: 458.45 € – within the typical community range.
Purchase prices reported by members, not a shop price. Avg. 310 €. Full price & collection history in RX+ ›
11 purchased · 22 tasted · 4 wishlist · as of
Details about Bristol Caroni 1998
A Column Still Rum from Trinidad, bottled by Bristol Classic Rum, at 54,6%.
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