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Caroni Rum Sponge Exclusive Edition No. 3 1998
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Members agree this is one of the friendlier Caronis — the usual tar, diesel and machine-grease still show up, but ripe tropical fruit, dark chocolate and even a floral edge soften the industrial side. At 61.3% the alcohol reads well integrated rather than hot. Several call it easier and fruitier than the average 1998, without losing that oily Trinidad signature.
The community says- Ripe tropical fruit
- Well-integrated 61%
- But: Tamer than usual
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How does Caroni Rum Sponge Exclusive Edition No. 3 1998 taste?
Summarized by AI from 17 community reviews.
Approachable, fruity 1998 Caroni with oily edge The verdict lands around a strong 84: an approachable, fruit-forward Caroni that longtime fans rate as pleasant but a touch less wild than the heavy hitters.
Caroni fans and lovers of oily, smoky rum
newcomers put off by diesel and tar
Style & occasion: Mature & oakySipping neat
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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.
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Review by V. Chbrd
My first contact with a Caroni. A wave of hydrocarbons and smoke appears on the nose before revealing very ripe tropical fruits mixed with nuts in a woody setting. Beautiful balance on the palate, where greasy industrial notes blend with fruit and chocolate, leaving a surprisingly smoky, gourmand finish (for the novice that I am 🤭). A fine discovery of this style that I only knew through the reviews of more enlightened amateurs 😉
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.
Review by Oliver
Accessible Caroni with a nice sweetness and fruitiness. Creamy and rather on the not so dirty Caroni side.
Review by Pavel Spacek
Really oily one
Review by Jakob
Pleasant, less bulky 98 Caroni.
Review by Julien Ries
A Caroni below what exists. It needs a long resting time in the glass to open up. On the nose, quite a bit of exotic fruit, rubber and tar, but light. Notes of leather add depth, as well as woody accents. You can also sense wood wax and slightly burnt caramel. Tobacco adds more complexity. The palate lacks layering in the aromas. Everything blends between fruity, rubber, woody, spices. You get quite a bit of chili, leather, and tar. Not unpleasant, but it lacks elegance. The finish is long on rubber, fruit, spices, and oak. Not the best Caroni, but pleasant.
Review by jems5
Floral notes of camphor, metallic tools, machine grease, balanced, well-integrated alcohol, quite harmonious, an easy Caroni simpler than average!
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What did the community pay for Caroni Rum Sponge Exclusive Edition No. 3 1998?
Avg. community purchase price 329 €.
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Details about Caroni Rum Sponge Exclusive Edition No. 3 1998
A rum from Trinidad, bottled by Decadent Drinks LTD, at 61.3%.
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