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Master of Malt Caroni Traditional Column Rum HTR 1997
Loved by cigares , DomM & 12 more
For experienced palates: a 22‑year Caroni at 60.9% that balances typical ‘97 dirty notes with yellow fruit, mirabelle, cedar cigar box and leather. RumX members call it solid, drinkable Caroni with great value in today’s prices.
Aggregated from 15 community reviews.
- Classic Caroni profile
- Well integrated alcohol
- Great value
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A Column Still Rum from Trinidad, bottled by Master of Malt, at 60,9%.
How does Master of Malt Caroni Traditional Column Rum HTR 1997 taste?
Aggregated from 15 community reviews.
Balanced, drinkable 1997 Caroni value For experienced palates: a 22‑year Caroni at 60.9% that balances typical ‘97 dirty notes with yellow fruit, mirabelle, cedar cigar box and leather. RumX members call it solid, drinkable Caroni with great value in today’s prices.
Fans of classic 1997 Caroni who enjoy dirty, woody notes with some fruit and want a solid sipping bottle at strong ABV without chasing the rarest releases.
Beginners, those sensitive to high ABV, or hunters of ultra-fruity, ultra-complex Caronis who may find this too straightforward for the price.
How is Master of Malt Caroni Traditional Column Rum HTR 1997 rated?
RumX's 0–10 scale is strict , 8.3 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 →
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Review by cigares
A nose of yellow fruit and mirabelle plum with a tire/rubber background. Spices and cedar wood (cigar box). The palate is surprisingly smooth, again marked by fruit, dried fruit and still yellow fruit and mirabelle plum. A touch of leather and still bicycle tire/rubber. Quite a lot of wood too, but on the cedar side and not really overpowering. The finish is long and balanced between fruit and rubber. Fruit is also very present here. A well-balanced, rather fruity rum with little mechanical workshop for a 1997 Caroni. Definitely a good, balanced rum, despite its very attractive selling price. However, I have the impression of dilution (despite the ABV of almost 61%), which makes it a little thin.
Review by DomM
Good representation of the 97 profile. Well balanced and enjoyable focusing on woody and dirty notes rather than fruits. While the alcohol is very well integrated, complexity could be a bit more intriguing. So it sits compfortably in the middle of the 97 vintage for me.
Review by Mirco
I ordered the bottle as a Black Friday deal from Master of Malt. I was rather skeptical, but at that price I had to try it. I was pleasantly surprised. A lot of dark and tart tones emerge from the glass. Mostly wood & spice though. Fruits are present, but only really perceptible after a longer standing time. Typical Caroni DNA is present. I would have liked more fruit for a higher score.
Review by Johannes
Good Caroni, perhaps lacking a little complexity. Interesting bourbon and whisky notes.
Review by Leo Tomczak
Solid 97 Caroni at a great PLV. Ideal for drinking in expensive times. Anyone who likes Bristol or SBS Caronis will find what they are looking for here.
Community purchases
20 bottles logged by 13 collectors.
A collector's bottle.
10% opened, 2 emptied and repurchased.
What did the community pay for Master of Malt Caroni Traditional Column Rum HTR 1997?
Community paid €194–€238.
What members actually paid for their bottles. A typical range, not the current shop price. Full price & collection history in RX+ →
20 purchased · 15 tasted · 2 wishlist · as of
About the Caroni distillery
The Caroni distillery is located in Trinidad. Rums from Caroni have been reviewed 10,195 times with an average of 8.8/10.
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