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Bristol Caroni 1998
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
- But: High price
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How does Bristol Caroni 1998 taste?
Aggregated from 20 community reviews.
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.
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How is Bristol Caroni 1998 rated?
RumX’s 0–10 scale is strict: 8.3 sits 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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What does the community say?
85% rate it 8 or higher. 4 selected write-ups from 20 community ratings. You can view the complete list in our app.
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 Johannes
Not quite a round 98, not as much bourbon notes, alcohol not top integrated, slightly flat, alcoholic-dirty finish.
Review by Pavel Spacek
The smell is weak, but the taste is no bad. Technical, mild sweet with smoke notes
Review by Double Barrel
A decent Caroni at an indecent price!
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Market value
Avg. community purchase price 310 €
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Details about Bristol Caroni 1998
A Column Still Rum from Trinidad, bottled by Bristol Classic Rum, at 54,6%.
Community purchases
11 bottles logged by 11 collectors.
A collector's bottle.
0% opened, 0 emptied and repurchased.
What does Bristol Caroni 1998 cost?
Community paid 300–564 €.
Current best price: 458.45 € – within 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+ →
11 purchased · 22 tasted · 4 wishlist · as of
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