Bristol Caroni Reserve Rum of Trinidad HTR 1998
For experienced palates: a 24‑year Caroni that keeps the dirty workshop, tar and rubber notes but in a more approachable, reduced format. At 51.3%, it’s a relatively easy-sipping Caroni with good complexity and a long, lingering finish, praised by RumX members as a great way to enjoy classic 1998 character without full-proof aggression.
- Classic Caroni dirt
- Complex yet approachable
- Alcohol well integrated
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How does Bristol Caroni Reserve Rum of Trinidad HTR 1998 taste?
Aggregated from 21 community reviews.
Classic Caroni funk, softer and approachable For experienced palates: a 24‑year Caroni that keeps the dirty workshop, tar and rubber notes but in a more approachable, reduced format. At 51.3%, it’s a relatively easy-sipping Caroni with good complexity and a long, lingering finish, praised by RumX members as a great way to enjoy classic 1998 character without full-proof aggression.
Caroni fans wanting classic dirty notes in a slightly softer, reduced style that’s easier to sip but still characterful.
Beginners new to heavy, industrial rum profiles or anyone expecting full‑proof Caroni intensity and a very powerful finish.
How is Bristol Caroni Reserve Rum of Trinidad HTR 1998 rated?
RumX's 0–10 scale is strict — 8.5 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 →
Rum reviews
A selection of the most popular reviews from our community. You can view the complete list in our app.
Review by cigares
A rum tasted at Rum Depot in Berlin. The bottle is almost empty. Full Caroni nose, tires, petrol and tar with a surprising but very pleasant freshness. The palate has a clean attack, with notes of machine shop first, then comes the freshness (menthol?) sensed on the nose, fruit last. The finish is a little pale in comparison, with fruit and a woodiness that was barely present before. The empty glass shows a lovely balance between fruit and machine shop. A very fine Caroni, too bad its finish is a little weak.
Review by Johannes
Definitely the highlight of the online Bristol tasting. A not too smooth 98er, complex, slightly dirty notes, alcohol well integrated.
Review by Andi
It has those typical dirty Caroni flavors, but not too overbearing like some other Caronis.
Review by DomM
Very nice on the nose with a nice long lingering aftertaste. On the palate the reduction becomes noticeable in an A/B comparison versus FP Caronis from 98. All in all quite enjoyable - somewhat an easy sipper (when it comes to Caronis) which still delivers on the dirty notes and presents a round profile.
Review by Mentalo
Has nice dirty Caroni notes and they also clearly predominate on the nose and palate. Alcohol is well integrated, but a few more percent would have done him good. It lacks a bit of power due to the alcohol reduction.
Community purchases
7 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 2 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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