Caroni Rum Sponge Exclusive Edition No. 3 1998
For experienced palates: a 25‑year, 61.3% Caroni that stays relatively approachable. RumX members describe oily texture, hydrocarbons, smoke, dark chocolate and ripe tropical fruit over a dry, woody, smoky finish.
- Complex Caroni profile
- Well‑integrated alcohol
- Fruity and smoky
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How does Caroni Rum Sponge Exclusive Edition No. 3 1998 taste?
Aggregated from 15 community reviews.
Fruity, oily, surprisingly approachable Caroni For experienced palates: a 25‑year, 61.3% Caroni that stays relatively approachable. RumX members describe oily texture, hydrocarbons, smoke, dark chocolate and ripe tropical fruit over a dry, woody, smoky finish.
Seasoned enthusiasts who enjoy classic oily, industrial Caroni with added fruitiness and want a cask‑strength Trinidad rum that’s still relatively approachable.
Beginners, anyone sensitive to high ABV, or drinkers who dislike smoky, petrol‑like industrial notes and a dry, woody, slightly bitter finish.
How is Caroni Rum Sponge Exclusive Edition No. 3 1998 rated?
RumX's 0–10 scale is strict — 8.4 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 jems5
Floral notes de camphre outils métalliques graisse de machine équilibré alcool bien intégré, assez harmonieux, un Caroni facile plus simple que la moyenne !
Review by cigares
A rum tasted at the WLP. Fruit, lots of fruit on the first nose, with a slight diesel and metallic edge. The palate attacks quite strongly, then quickly fruits, diesel and the same metallic side as on the nose. The finish is on wood and a light menthol that refreshes, it's long and the notes of machine shop arrive in force with wintergreen. A Caroni of fruit and freshness.
Review by TheRhumhoe
A lively, lively Caroni with a lot of scattered aromas. The nose is rather atypical: while we find the usual empyreumatic and hydrocarbon notes, pastry, dark chocolate and tropical fruits join the festivities. Even more surprisingly, a few floral scents titillate the nostrils. An original profile in the Trinidad landscape. On the palate, the rum is more conventional, with flavors of oil, smoky wood, spices (chili, licorice), dark chocolate, dried fruit and tobacco. The hints of pastry on the nose are much more muted here. A drinkable Caroni, with well-integrated alcohol. The finish is long and typical of Caroni from the 1998 vintage: powerful oak, strong empyreumatic notes of smoke and tar, bitterness on leather, cocoa and licorice, followed by subtle hints of dried fruit, nuts and pastries. A good Caroni overall, with a truly atypical nose, it's a pity that the palate and finish lack that little touch of fantasy. The price is always debatable, but compared with other bottlers, this Caroni Sponge comes off with flying colors.
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Review by Oliver
Accessible Caroni with a nice sweetness and fruitiness. Creamy and rather on the not so dirty Caroni side.
Review by Jakob
Pleasant, less bulky 98 Caroni.
Review by Pavel Spacek
Really oily one
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 3 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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