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Bristol Caroni HTR 1998
Curious Caroni fans on a budget will get the most from this one. It's a 1998, 17-year HTR bottled by Bristol at 40%, and that low proof is the whole story: the tobacco-and-tar nose is genuinely inviting, but several tasters found the palate "very much watered down." You still recognize the distillery — cigar smoke, oak, a little dried fruit — just faded and thin.
The community says- Inviting tobacco nose
- Real Caroni character
- But: Watered down
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How does Bristol Caroni HTR 1998 taste?
Aggregated from 19 community reviews.
Recognizable Caroni, but thin at 40% Recognizably Caroni on the nose — tobacco, tar, oak — but most tasters felt 40% left the palate too diluted and short. A gentle way in, not the full heavy Caroni hit.
People wanting an affordable first taste of Caroni
Anyone chasing the full, heavy Caroni punch
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How is Bristol Caroni HTR 1998 rated?
RumX’s 0–10 scale is strict: 7.3 sits in the “Good” band. 84% of tasters rate it Good or better; only 0% rate it below average. See the full rating guide →
Community voices
What does the community say?
79% rate it between 6 and 8. 7 selected write-ups from 19 community ratings. You can view the complete list in our app.
Review by Wagnerlicious
Rum from this distillery promises full-bodied rum. Hints of this can still be detected on the nose of this rum! On the palate, however, there is not much sign of the great brilliance. Aromas of light fruits, peat and tobacco. Unfortunately very watered down!
Review by Christoph
Similar to the VSOC Caroni from Bristol, a very inviting nose that disappoints on the palate, as it is again too watered down. Minimally better than the VSOC as you are still drinking a good cigar here.
Review by Jakob
Caroni 1998 Crosstasting: Recognizable HTR profile that also works well with dilution. Loses some of its power in the finish, but still pleases with its complexity.
Review by Werni
A very weak representative of his guild. Completely watered down, hardly any aromas left. The nose is still halfway okay, but otherwise simply weak.
Review by rastdeurden
You can recognize that It is caroni, but 40% decrease feelings. If you want to try caroni is worth to buy.
Review by DomM
Promising, interesting nose. Caroni notes are present but very much watered down unfortunately.
Review by Martin Švojgr
Very diluted. I think it lost its typical smell and taste. Too bad....
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Market value
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Auction results 162 € – 174 €
from 2 sales, latest 10/2025
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Avg. community purchase price 107 €
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Details about Bristol Caroni HTR 1998
A Column Still Rum from Trinidad, bottled by Bristol Classic Rum, at 40%.
Community purchases
36 bottles logged by 31 collectors.
A collector's bottle.
13% opened, 2 emptied and repurchased.
What did the community pay for Bristol Caroni HTR 1998?
Community paid 80–198 €.
What members actually paid for their bottles. A typical range, not the current shop price. Full price & collection history in RX+ →
36 purchased · 19 tasted · 5 wishlist · as of
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