Aroma visualization from community tastings
Velier Caroni Heavy Trinidad Rum HTR 1983
Sip this neat and slow — it's a 25-year Caroni from Velier at cask strength. Expect old tar and machine-shop oil up front, then a softer turn: vanilla cream, ripe banana, sweet pineapple and a touch of natural sweetness. For a 1983 it drinks lighter than the reputation suggests, with a short finish more than one taster wished ran longer.
The community says- Tar and machine-oil nose
- Great ABV integration
- But: Short finish
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How does Velier Caroni Heavy Trinidad Rum HTR 1983 taste?
Aggregated from 17 community reviews.
Lighter, sweeter Caroni with tar and vanilla Loved for its tar-and-vanilla character and easy ABV integration, but several fans find this 1983 too mellow, sweet and short-finished to sit with the great 90s Caronis.
Caroni fans who want the tar-and-oil profile in a softer, sweeter form
Anyone chasing the heavy, dirty, long-finish 90s Caroni intensity
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How is Velier Caroni Heavy Trinidad Rum HTR 1983 rated?
RumX’s 0–10 scale is strict: 8.9 sits in the “Very good” band. 94% of tasters rate it Good or better; only 0% rate it below average. See the full rating guide →
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What does the community say?
6% rate it between 6 and 8. 4 selected write-ups from 17 community ratings. You can view the complete list in our app.
Review by Kevin Sorensen 🇩🇰
This is an old tasting from the time I lived in China. The tasting was a surprise so only a few notes were made on a paper napkin 😊 Not as powerful as the 1982 but stiil very nice typical light Caroni flavours. Good ABV integration, great balance and a nice dark colour. Has some natural sweetness to it.
Review by Johannes
Epic Velier Caroni Tasting: eher leichter, fehlt etwas an Komplexität, nicht so viel typische Caroni-Noten.
Review by Jakob
Epic Velier Caroni Tasting 2023: Bei den beiden 1983er Caronis fällt auf, dass die dreckigen Noten nicht sonderlich präsent sind, stattdessen kommen auch eher leichte, d.h. LTR-typische Süssenoten zum Vorschein. Für mich liegt der (angebliche) Full Proof mit 55% ein Stück vor dem 52%-High Proof dank etwas mehr Komplexität und prägnanteren Teer- und Gumminoten. Insgesamt wirkt das Profil fast wie ein LTR- & HTR-Blend.
Review by Oliver
Sehr untypische Nase. Am Gaunen tolle Süße. Gefällt mir richtig gut!
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Details about Velier Caroni Heavy Trinidad Rum HTR 1983
A rum from Trinidad, bottled by Velier, at 55%.
Community purchases
9 bottles logged by 9 collectors.
A collector's bottle.
11% opened, 1 emptied and repurchased.
What did the community pay for Velier Caroni Heavy Trinidad Rum HTR 1983?
Community paid 280–2,752 €.
What members actually paid for their bottles. A typical range, not the current shop price. Full price & collection history in RX+ →
9 purchased · 18 tasted · 13 wishlist · as of
About the Caroni distillery
The Caroni distillery is located in Trinidad. Rums from Caroni have been reviewed 10,365 times with an average of 8.8/10.
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Velier Caroni Light Trinidad Rum 1982
Velier Caroni Light Trinidad Rum 1982Sherry-soaked Caroni, more raisin than tar
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Velier Caroni Heavy Trinidad Rum HTR 1982Dry, tarry Caroni with dried fruit and diesel
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Velier Caroni Heavy Trinidad Rum HTR 1982Dirty tar-and-rubber Caroni, bitter cask finish
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Velier Caroni Heavy Trinidad Rum HTR 1982Tarry, powerful cask-strength Caroni for collectors
Velier Caroni Heavy Trinidad Rum HTR 1983
Velier Caroni Heavy Trinidad Rum HTR 1983Soft, lighter Caroni with muted tar and funk
Velier Caroni Heavy Trinidad Rum HTR 1983
Velier Caroni Heavy Trinidad Rum HTR 1983Lighter, sweeter Caroni with tar and vanilla
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Velier Caroni Heavy Trinidad Rum HTR 1984Tarry Caroni with a wild cola twist
Velier Caroni Heavy Trinidad Rum HTR 1984
Velier Caroni Heavy Trinidad Rum HTR 1984Tarry old Caroni, great nose, bitter oak
Velier Caroni Old Legend Trinidad Rum 1985
Velier Caroni Old Legend Trinidad Rum 1985Soft, sweet Caroni thinned by low ABV
Velier Caroni Blended Trinidad Rum 1985
Velier Caroni Blended Trinidad Rum 1985Atypical, nutty Caroni — lighter on the diesel
Velier Caroni Heavy Trinidad Rum HTR 1985
Velier Caroni Heavy Trinidad Rum HTR 1985Tarry, fruity old Caroni with a huge nose
Velier Caroni Heavy Trinidad Rum HTR 1985
Velier Caroni Heavy Trinidad Rum HTR 1985Round, softer Caroni with faint tar
Velier Caroni Heavy Trinidad Rum HTR 1985
Velier Caroni Heavy Trinidad Rum HTR 1985Cleaner, fruit-tea Caroni with buried 75% heat
Velier Caroni Blended Trinidad Rum 1988
Velier Caroni Blended Trinidad Rum 1988Soft, diluted Caroni light on the tar
Velier Caroni Light Trinidad Rum 1989
Velier Caroni Light Trinidad Rum 1989Lighter Caroni, stunning nose, hot on the palate
Velier Caroni Heavy Trinidad Rum HTR 1989
Velier Caroni Heavy Trinidad Rum HTR 1989Milder, cocoa-and-wood Caroni, light on the tar
Velier Caroni Blended Trinidad Rum 1991
Velier Caroni Blended Trinidad Rum 1991Fruity, milder Caroni light on the funk
Velier Caroni Blended Trinidad Rum 1991
Velier Caroni Blended Trinidad Rum 1991Soft, fruity Caroni light on the tar
Velier Caroni Heavy Trinidad Rum HTR 1992
Velier Caroni Heavy Trinidad Rum HTR 1992Dirty, oily Caroni with tar and tropical fruit
Velier Caroni Heavy Trinidad Rum HTR 1992
Velier Caroni Heavy Trinidad Rum HTR 1992Classic tar-and-fruit Caroni, reduced but rich
Velier Caroni Heavy Trinidad Rum HTR 1992
Velier Caroni Heavy Trinidad Rum HTR 1992Deep, dirty, tar-and-menthol Caroni benchmark
Velier Caroni Heavy Trinidad Rum HTR 1992
Velier Caroni Heavy Trinidad Rum HTR 1992Heavy Caroni, tar and rubber meet fruit
Velier Caroni Blended Trinidad Rum 1993
Velier Caroni Blended Trinidad Rum 1993Soft, sweet, unusually tame Caroni
Velier Caroni High Proof Heavy Trinidad Rum HTR 1994
Velier Caroni High Proof Heavy Trinidad Rum HTR 1994Dirty, tarry Caroni, slightly softened by 52%
Velier Caroni Heavy Trinidad Rum HTR 1994
Velier Caroni Heavy Trinidad Rum HTR 1994Balanced, dirty-industrial Caroni at drinkable strength
Velier Caroni Heavy Trinidad Rum HTR 1994
Velier Caroni Heavy Trinidad Rum HTR 1994Velier Caroni Heavy Trinidad Rum HTR 1994
Velier Caroni Heavy Trinidad Rum HTR 1994Dry, tarry Caroni for dedicated sippers
Velier Caroni Heavy Trinidad Rum HTR 1994
Velier Caroni Heavy Trinidad Rum HTR 1994Powerful, dirty 1994 Caroni for sipping
Velier Caroni 100% Trinidad Rum 21 1996
Velier Caroni 100% Trinidad Rum 21 1996Tar, rubber and tropical fruit in balance
Velier Caroni 100% Trinidad Rum 15 HTR 1998
Velier Caroni 100% Trinidad Rum 15 HTR 1998Softer, tar-and-toffee entry-level Caroni
Velier Caroni 100% Trinidad Rum 17 HTR 1998
Velier Caroni 100% Trinidad Rum 17 HTR 1998Dirty, balanced Caroni with tar and dried fruit
Velier Caroni 100% Trinidad Rum 12 HTR 2000
Velier Caroni 100% Trinidad Rum 12 HTR 2000Fresh, dirty entry-level Caroni
Velier Caroni High Proof Trinidad Rum (EU) HTR 2000
Velier Caroni High Proof Trinidad Rum (EU) HTR 2000Dirty, oily Caroni: tar, rubber, menthol
La Maison & Velier Caroni High Proof Trinidad Rum (US) HTR 2000
La Maison & Velier Caroni High Proof Trinidad Rum (US) HTR 2000Dirty, tarry Caroni that opens up slowly
Velier Caroni Millennium Magnum HTR 2000
Velier Caroni Millennium Magnum HTR 2000Dirty, industrial Caroni with tar and menthol
Velier Caroni 30th Release Heavy Trinidad Rum HTR 1996
Velier Caroni 30th Release Heavy Trinidad Rum HTR 1996Sweet, balanced Caroni with tar and chocolate
Velier Caroni 31st Release High Proof Heavy Trinidad Rum HTR 1996
Velier Caroni 31st Release High Proof Heavy Trinidad Rum HTR 1996Oily, chocolatey Caroni, a touch soft
Velier Caroni 32nd Release Heavy Trinidad Rum HTR 1998
Velier Caroni 32nd Release Heavy Trinidad Rum HTR 1998Oily, tar-and-rubber Caroni at full proof
Velier Caroni 33th Release High Proof Heavy Trinidad Rum HTR 1998
Velier Caroni 33th Release High Proof Heavy Trinidad Rum HTR 1998Softer, fruitier, very drinkable Caroni
Velier Caroni 34th Release 100 Proof Heavy Trinidad Rum 1996
Velier Caroni 34th Release 100 Proof Heavy Trinidad Rum 1996Balanced, dirty-sweet 1996 Caroni, softened
Velier Caroni 35th Release Heavy Trinidad Rum (Trespassers) HTR 1996
Velier Caroni 35th Release Heavy Trinidad Rum (Trespassers) HTR 1996Heavy, dirty Caroni with tamed 70% ABV
Velier Caroni 36th Release Heavy Trinidad Rum Guyana Stock HTR 1994
Velier Caroni 36th Release Heavy Trinidad Rum Guyana Stock HTR 1994Dirty, tar-heavy Caroni, very woody and dry
Velier Caroni 37th Release Heavy Trinidad Rum Guyana Stock HTR 1994
Velier Caroni 37th Release Heavy Trinidad Rum Guyana Stock HTR 1994Dry, roasted Caroni with petrol and cocoa
Velier Caroni 38th Release Tasting Gang Blended Trinidad Rum 1996
Velier Caroni 38th Release Tasting Gang Blended Trinidad Rum 1996Soft, coconut-vanilla Caroni, light on funk
Velier Caroni 39th Release (The Last) Heavy Trinidad Rum 1996
Velier Caroni 39th Release (The Last) Heavy Trinidad Rum 1996Dirty, complex Caroni with fruit and sweetness
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