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Spirits Shop Selection Caroni LMDW HTR 1997
Caroni fans wanting a lighter, more approachable version of the mark will find their bottle here. Diesel, rubber, tar and roasted wood are all present, with an unusually creamy sweetness carrying the nose and chocolate and tobacco on the palate. Several tasters call this 1997 rounder and easier than the heavier 2018 — softer dirt, less weight. At 61.5% the alcohol still pushes through for most people.
The community says- Diesel & tar
- Creamy sweetness
- But: Alcohol runs hot
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How does Spirits Shop Selection Caroni LMDW HTR 1997 taste?
Aggregated from 15 community reviews.
Rounder, softer Caroni with the usual diesel and tar A gentler, rounder Caroni that most rate highly — though fans of the heavier, dirtier vintages find this one too smooth, and the heat runs a touch hot.
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How is Spirits Shop Selection Caroni LMDW HTR 1997 rated?
RumX’s 0–10 scale is strict: 8.6 sits 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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What does the community say?
87% rate it 8 or higher. 3 selected write-ups from 15 community ratings. You can view the complete list in our app.
Review by Oliver
Too light and round compared to the 2018 bottling. The 2018 is significantly heavier, dirtier and more complex.
Review by Johannes
Mir etwas zu alkoholisch, geschmacklich nicht ganz so intensiv, etwas flach.
Review by Leo Tomczak
Round, pleasing 97
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Auction results 197 € – 217 €
from 4 sales, latest 01/2025
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Avg. community purchase price 179 €
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Details about Spirits Shop Selection Caroni LMDW HTR 1997
A rum from Trinidad, bottled by Spirits Shop Selection, at 61,5%.
Community purchases
20 bottles logged by 17 collectors.
A collector's bottle.
10% opened, 1 emptied and repurchased.
What does Spirits Shop Selection Caroni LMDW HTR 1997 cost?
Community paid 201–427 €.
Current best price: 534.10 € – above the typical community range.
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20 purchased · 15 tasted · 3 wishlist · as of
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