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Caroni Rum Sponge No. 16 1998
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Peach, mirabelle and a herbal, almost juniper-like edge lead here — an unusually fruity Caroni that several tasters say only really shows its Trinidad DNA in the finish. The 1998 heavy signature is barely there; a few even mistook it for a whisky-finished dram. The nose gets the most love; the palate carries a touch of sourness some couldn't shake.
The community says- Fruity, unusual nose
- Peach and plum
- But: Sour note on palate
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How does Caroni Rum Sponge No. 16 1998 taste?
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Fruity, light-style Caroni, sour on the palate A Caroni that breaks the usual 1998 mold — bright peach and plum fruit, light rather than heavy, with a slightly sour palate that divides the room. The nose wins people over.
Caroni collectors who want an off-profile, fruit-forward bottle
Anyone chasing the heavy tar-and-rubber Caroni signature
Style & occasion: Mature & oakySipping neat
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Review by Tschusikowsky
Most helpful positive review
In the past, this would probably have been a standard bottling that nobody would have pulled out from behind the stove. But that's not the case and the profile has become rarer. You get your money's worth here. The nose in particular is a dream, absolutely to fall in love with. More fruity than the gooey 98 profile. In the mouth it is nowhere near this level. Also a certain acidity. Good medium-long finish. Is it worth the money? Boh, but it's good.
Review by Leo Krüper
Most helpful mixed review
Tastes like it has a whisky finish.
Review by Filip Šikula
Not all Caroni rums are the same. This one is sweeter, you can't really talk about technical notes. I had a tiny sample of the nose so I can't judge that, on the palate you can taste sweetness, wood, leather and a bit of mint. It's not bad, but you expect more from Caroni. Edit. A proper sample offered much, much more.
Review by Pavel Ungr, RumRock
Vintage 1998. I rate it 8.1 out of 10, very good rum.
Review by Jakob
Quite an unusual Caroni with lots of fruit and even a hint of herbal notes that point towards juniper. With increasing oxidation, the fruity notes of peach and mirabelle plum assert themselves more. In direct comparison with other 1998 Caronis in crosstasting, this release stands out somewhat because the DNA is quite unusual for Trinidad and is more reminiscent of the light style than heavy. Good level.
Review by Pavel Spacek
It tastes like if you use tea bag for second time. Not comparable to Velier Caroni. In addition - the rum got sour taste (I hate it) ... Caroni is a distillery from Trinidad, producing at the time of its greatest glory a rum that was added at a ratio of 1:10 to the namornik blend. It was too strong and strange to be pleasant on the tongue. In 2000, the distillery ceased production and closed. Only in 2010 did tasters appear who took a liking to the rum because of its special taste. And the interest grew. Caroni belongs to the category of "you need to try before you die" rums. I recommend it, Caroni is a truly unique rum.
Review by Johannes
Once again a rum that falls outside the '98 grid. Rather fruity, apricot, little caroni.
Review by Stefano Caroni
Caroni only in the finish
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9 bottles logged by 8 collectors.
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11% opened, 1 emptied.
What did the community pay for Caroni Rum Sponge No. 16 1998?
Avg. community purchase price 430 €.
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Details about Caroni Rum Sponge No. 16 1998
A rum from Trinidad, bottled by Decadent Drinks LTD, at 60,2%.
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