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Master of Malt Caroni Traditional Column Rum HTR 1997
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Anyone already hooked on Caroni will recognise this 1997 straight away: tar, bicycle-tyre rubber, leather and cedar cigar-box wood, with yellow fruit and mirabelle plum sitting underneath. Several tasters call it a leaner, woodier take on the vintage — more machine-shop than fruit bomb — and note the 60.9% stays surprisingly well integrated. Balanced and drinkable rather than the most complex '97 out there.
The community says- Classic Caroni tar
- Well-integrated 61%
- Keep in mind: Light on fruit
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Auction results: 199–291 € (2 sales in 24 months, incl. buyer's premium, latest 06/2026). How the range is built ›
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How does Master of Malt Caroni Traditional Column Rum HTR 1997 taste?
From community reviews · summarized with AI
Woody, tarry Caroni '97, leaner on fruit The consensus lands "comfortably in the middle" of the '97 vintage — a genuine Caroni that a few find a touch simple and short on fruit, but hard to fault at the proof.
Caroni collectors who like the woody side
anyone wanting the fruity, complex '97s
Style & occasion: Mature & oakySipping neat
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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. Tasted again with oxidation, it still seems a little thin on alcohol, even if the price/quality ratio is very good.
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 Leo Krüper
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.
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 Johannes
Good Caroni, perhaps lacking a little complexity. Interesting bourbon and whisky notes.
Review by Master P
Good Caroni, but far from the fruity Caronis. Leather, slight smoky notes and saltiness rise to my nose. Pleasant sweetness, some tar and caramel in the taste. The finish is long, slightly peppery. The alcohol is clearly noticeable at the end, but warms nicely.
Review by Ysmir
Poured from a sample. Rating some Caroni for the first time. Nose doesn’t really show a lot, mostly barrel notes with just a hint of tar. Palate is verifiably Caroni though, stronger tar and dirty notes. A bit of raspberry and woody notes round out the rest of the palate. Unfortunately everything feels like it’s going at 60% throttle, no oomph. Overall, still a very good rum
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Master of Malt Caroni Traditional Column Rum HTR 1997 at live auctions
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20 bottles logged by 13 collectors.
A collector's bottle.
10% opened, 2 emptied.
What did the community pay for Master of Malt Caroni Traditional Column Rum HTR 1997?
Community paid 197–241 €.
Purchase prices reported by members, not a shop price. Avg. 206 €. Price history with 2 auction results in RX+ ›
20 purchased · 15 tasted · 2 wishlist · as of
Details about Master of Malt Caroni Traditional Column Rum HTR 1997
A Column Still Rum from Trinidad, bottled by Master of Malt, at 60,9%.
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