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Pellegrini Caroni Barangài Single Rare Cask 16 HTR 1997
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Sipped neat, this is a 1997 Caroni with the usual diesel-and-tar signature, but softer and sweeter than most — the sherry cask left raisin and toffee behind. Trouble is, several tasters find it watery for 52%, and one flat-out says the sherry "conflicts the whole palate." Diesel fans still get their hit; just don't expect the loud, dry Caroni you might be after.
The community says- Classic diesel note
- Soft sweetness
- Keep in mind: Watery for 52%
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How does Pellegrini Caroni Barangài Single Rare Cask 16 HTR 1997 taste?
From community reviews · summarized with AI
Sweeter, sherried Caroni that drinks thin A divisive Caroni: some enjoy the extra sweetness, others feel the sherry muddles it and the body drinks thin for the proof. More curiosity than reference bottle.
Caroni collectors curious about a sherried twist
purists wanting dry, punchy classic Caroni
Style & occasion: Mature & oakySipping neat
Full aroma profile Aroma families · nose & palate · top aromas
4 of 14 left detailed tasting impressions
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What does the community say?
14 community reviews
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6 selected written reviews
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Review by Oliver
Most helpful positive review
Tasty but unspectacular Caroni. Beautiful sweetness.
Review by DomM
Most helpful mixed review
Sweetness, some dirt, some fruits, feels a little toned down. Not bad overall.
Review by Leo Krüper
Quite little of anything.
Review by Rowald Sweet Empire
Diesel overload. Yet lovely.
Review by Harald
Color: Golden brown to amber Aroma Intense and aromatic. Aromas of caramel and toffee, sandalwood and liquorice. Also orange. Taste: Sweet in the mouth. Spicy and very woody. Spicy, bitter and alcoholic. Also liquorice and some toffee. Slightly watered down. Finish: Medium length Dry, woody, bitter and alcoholic. 82 points For a Caroni, I don't like the taste of this one.
Review by Michael Janek
18.2.2025 Havana Brno Smells like newly bought leather sandals Taste at first gentle, then suddenly a lot of needles and after swallowing it does a complete somersault of flavors in the mouth, then it calms down completely and leaves a long pleasant tone, there was also a slight smokiness, really awesome.
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Expert review by The Dunder Hut
This is really a mixed bag of emotions. This has all the staple of a 1997 caroni, but somehow it feels quite watery despite the 52%. Also the sherry is not a good influence it conflicts the whole palate and overfuels the end of the tasting
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Pellegrini Caroni Barangài Single Rare Cask 16 HTR 1997 at live auctions
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9 bottles logged by 8 collectors.
A collector's bottle.
11% opened, 1 emptied.
What did the community pay for Pellegrini Caroni Barangài Single Rare Cask 16 HTR 1997?
Community paid 64–243 €.
Purchase prices reported by members, not a shop price. Avg. 230 €. Full price & collection history in RX+ ›
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Details about Pellegrini Caroni Barangài Single Rare Cask 16 HTR 1997
A rum from Trinidad, bottled by Pellegrini, at 52%.
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