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Isla del Ron Caroni 1989
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Sip it neat and the first thing regulars notice is what's missing: the tar and diesel you expect from a Caroni barely show up. Instead it's sweet and light — vanilla, caramel, a green apple or quince note, a metallic streak and a touch of licorice. Several tasters flat-out call it an atypical Caroni, and the alcohol never quite settles into the glass.
The community says- Green apple, quince
- Licorice spice
- But: Hot alcohol
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How does Isla del Ron Caroni 1989 taste?
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Sweet, light Caroni that skips the tar A 27-year Caroni that doesn't drink like one — most find it too sweet, too light, and knock it for the alcohol sitting apart from the flavor.
Caroni collectors chasing an odd bottling
anyone wanting classic Caroni tar and diesel
Style & occasion: Sipping neat
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12 community reviews
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Review by bossi
Blind tasting: the nose reveals this rum to be a lighter, sweeter candidate, which in all probability should come from a column still. Caramel, vanilla, toffee and a little oak. The alcohol is then noticeable on the palate - very powerful at around 60%. After a standing time of just under an hour, the unpleasant alcoholic sharpness disappeared. I suspect an age of about 10 years, perhaps a little younger. The impression from the nose regarding the column still idea is confirmed by the palate - the sweetness is also present. However, it is not a normal Spaniard or what one associates with a Spaniard. It is a little more mouth-filling and also has a spiciness that I only know from rums from Belize. It's more like a column still rum from the UK. This rum reminds me most of the Mount Gay XO Cask Strength. 78 points
Review by Frank
In the nose green apple, but not so tangy fresh but rather quince. A slight soapiness. Metallic. Slightly cookie dough. And vanilla with a hint of lemon balm. Strong attack on the palate, a wave of flavors you can't keep up with. And then it's all over again. Spicy sweet, licorice. Lovage remains. Balanced overall.
Review by DomM
Nose is rather flat… is this the one with sherry finish..?! 🤔Taste is dominating sweet… some wood… alcohol not perfectly integrated. I don’t get Caroni associations here tbh.
Review by Jan.Caroni
Nose is very sweet. Taste is not impressive. This is definitly a ‘light’ Caroni.
Review by Oliver
Very lovely and sweet Caroni. Unfortunately, the alcohol is not well integrated.
Review by Johannes
Alcohol is not perfectly integrated. Untypical Caroni.
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16 bottles logged by 8 collectors.
Both drunk and collected.
31% opened, 2 emptied.
What does Isla del Ron Caroni 1989 cost?
Community paid 170–200 €.
Current best price: 349.90 € – above the typical community range.
Purchase prices reported by members, not a shop price. Avg. 199 €. Full price & collection history in RX+ ›
16 purchased · 12 tasted · 3 wishlist · as of
Details about Isla del Ron Caroni 1989
A rum from Trinidad, bottled by Isla del Ron, at 52,5%.
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