CoR Caroni Trinidad No. 3 1998
For experienced palates, this 24‑year Caroni at 62.9% is a dark, classic take: tar, rubber, roasted coffee, dark chocolate and dried fruits with a creamy mouthfeel. RumX users praise its balance of dirty notes and accessibility, often calling it one of the stronger 1998 continental casks. Best slow sipper, rewarding time in the glass and small pours with water if needed.
- Classic Caroni dirt
- Dark chocolate coffee
- Great balance
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How does CoR Caroni Trinidad No. 3 1998 taste?
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Serious Caroni: dark, dirty, balanced. For experienced palates, this 24‑year Caroni at 62.9% is a dark, classic take: tar, rubber, roasted coffee, dark chocolate and dried fruits with a creamy mouthfeel. RumX users praise its balance of dirty notes and accessibility, often calling it one of the stronger 1998 continental casks. Best slow sipper, rewarding time in the glass and small pours with water if needed.
Caroni fans and seasoned enthusiasts who enjoy high‑proof, dirty yet balanced rums with dark chocolate, coffee and dried‑fruit complexity.
Beginners, those sensitive to high ABV, or drinkers who dislike tar, rubber and darker, industrial Caroni profiles.
How is CoR Caroni Trinidad No. 3 1998 rated?
RumX's 0–10 scale is strict — 8.7 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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Review by Michael Schou
05-12-2024 Colours of Rum Tasting Best rum of the evening. Really good Caroni with age as I like it. Tar and rubber in nose and on plate. Not to much. Just sweet spot
Review by Oliver
A pleasant, rather restrained nose. But on the palate comes a wonderful roastiness, chocolate and umami. Very horny 1998 Caroni!
Review by cigares
Un sample pris au German Rum Festival 2024. Goûté en parallèle avec le cask #9 de CoR. Le nez est intense avec un mélange de pâtisseries et de fruits tropicaux, presque comme un beau Foursquare. L’impression est ici plus vive que pour le cask #9. Les arômes d’atelier mécanique sont présentes mais en arrière-plan. L’alcool marque la toute première bouche, mais les arômes envahissent la bouche aussitôt après. Une plus belle bouche que pour le cask #9, ample, généreuse. La finale est longue sur les pâtisseries, les fruits et un côté végétal rafraîchissant. Le verre vide est marqué par le végétal. Un très beau rhum, très proche et pourtant bien meilleur que son frère (#9).
Review by WhiskyNotes.be
I said it was rounder than expected, but after a few sips it’s clear that this is proper Caroni. Intense fun.
Review by Kevin Sorensen 🇩🇰
Another rekindling at the GRF and I really like this profile. ----- Back on track with a nicely balanced release with all the right flavours. Love the chocolate and raisin that blends well with a light coffee note in between the tar and rubber.
Review by Lot-NAS
One of the greater bottles from this vintage. Everything one could expect, dirty and with just the right amount of rubber and tar :) It feels sweet and not overly complex in the beginning but opens up really nice. So take your time and enjoy.
Review by Palo - V Poháriku
The lighter side of Caroni, still really good stuff
Review by Enzo (Cidezog)
Whisky live Paris 2024
Review by Serge
Despite many similar releases, the continental 1998 profile always produces delicious drops. Nice fruity nose with raisins, a few red fruits, caramel, cola, coffee and toffee. The palate is then beautifully dark with coffee, dark chocolate, dirt and 98 sweetness. Great mouthfeel.
Review by Beach-and-Rum 🏖️🌴
For once a really nice Caroni outside the Velier range. More on the dark, dirty side with a pleasant sweetness. I really like it. It's also reasonably affordable.
Review by TheJackDrop
Notes issues du Whisky Live Paris 2024 - à revoir et approfondir. D'un cask à l'autre on change de calibre. Ici chocolat, café renforce les saveurs, on a plus de peps, un caoutchouc plus présent, et quelques épices. Un très bon moment !
Review by Winetrader
Un très bon Rhum avec une excellente notation, à nouveau un nez fort intéressant et très typé Caroni ! En bouche il pique un peu et je trouve la cask 9 plus intéressant! Un Rhum puissant aromatique avec un bel équilibre
Review by DomM
Very nice and fruity on the nose. Creamy mouthfeel with lots of cacao and vanilla notes.
Review by Thunderbird
A good Caroni with dark, slightly dirty aromas
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35 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 14 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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