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E0029D3B-A6B8-41AD-A5FA-2BCB13CEA92BTrinidad Caroni Velier

Velier Caroni Blended Trinidad Rum 1988

Highly praised as a very drinkable, mellow Caroni with caramel, roasted wood and light tar. Loved as a relaxed sipper, even if seasoned fans miss the usual intensity and depth.

Extremely easy-drinking
Soft caramel profile
Gentle Caroni tar
1000.00 €

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Details about Velier Caroni Blended Trinidad Rum 1988

Country Trinidad
Distillery Caroni
Bottler Velier
RumX ID RX2168
ABV 43%
Category Column Still Rum
Vintage 1988
Mark Blended Trinidad Rum
Made from Molasses
Distillation Column Still
Age 15 years
No. of bottles 5,169
Bottle volume 70cl
Velier • Caroni 1988   15yr   43% Blended Trinidad Rum

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    How does Velier Caroni Blended Trinidad Rum 1988 taste?

    Soft, easygoing “light Caroni” sipper
    Who is this rum for?

    If you enjoy Foursquare or smoother Spanish-style rums and are Caroni-curious, this is a friendly on-ramp—recognizably Trinidad, but far softer and easier than the classic heavy bottlings.

    Not really suitable for

    Fans of high-ester, intense Caroni funk or anyone chasing cask-strength power and deep complexity; also less ideal for those who dislike sweeter, softer profiles.

    Aroma

    Tar Coconut Vanilla Woody

    Taste

    Tar Roasted Woody Vanilla

    How is Velier Caroni Blended Trinidad Rum 1988 rated?

    8.4/10 19 reviews
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    En dégustation aveugle je n'aurai jamais reconnu Caroni. Il s'approche en effet d'un rhum espagnol. Il a quand même un bon goût mais manque de puissance pour être un top rhum

    Epic Velier Caroni Tasting 2023: Lags somewhat behind the other releases, partly due to the dilution and partly due to the blended profile, which comes across as somewhat colorless overall with its light notes due to the reduction to drinking strength. Typical LTR sweetness meets very subtle HTR notes. Doesn't pick me up enough in direct comparison.

    Un Caroni extrêmement léger qui a sûrement perdu beaucoup de son potentiel avec son degré amoindri. Le nez fait davantage penser à un Foursquare qu’à un rhum de Trinidad : caramel, toffee, sucre brun, fruits secs, noix de coco, noisette, boisé rôti, muscade, vanille et cannelle trompent les narines avec une grande douceur. Il y a un peu plus de notes terpéniques sur le goudron après aération, mais ça s’arrête là. Un profil déroutant, pour ne pas dire un petit peu décevant. L’attaque en bouche confirme l’impression du nez et la mauvaise réputation globale de cette cuvée : mis à part un soupçon de goudron et caoutchouc en attaque, on retrouve un rhum très doux et gouleyant sur le caramel, le chocolat, le chêne toasté, les épices douces, le cuir, les fruits secs et la noix de coco. L’alcool est ici noyé dans la douceur de ce profil atypique pour la maison. La finale, très douce et d’une longueur correcte, n’a pas d’arômes qui lui permettent de se distinguer : on retrouve ces notes caramélisées, pralinées et chocolatées qui vont avec les épices douces, le chêne, les fruits secs et la noix de coco. Ce Caroni léger et doux comme un caramel mou a de quoi étonner, mais aussi décevoir un peu : difficile de ne pas faire le parallèle avec Foursquare, mais avec un nom plus accrocheur et un prix plus déroutant.

    Epic Velier Caroni Tasting: Very diluted, few Caroni notes, quaffable, little complexity, tastes almost like a Spaniard.

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