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C26A5AD6-5993-465E-BC98-E828242CD720Trinidad Caroni Velier
Velier Caroni 100% Trinidad Rum 21 1996 70cl bottle
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Aged rum · 21 years · 57,18%

Velier Caroni 100% Trinidad Rum 21 1996

"Yes tar notes etc but delicious" pretty much sums up this tropically-aged Caroni. Burnt rubber, tar and old-garage engine oil sit right next to banana, mango and a burnt-sugar sweetness, with leather, vanilla and menthol threading through. Many call it the go-to entry point into Velier's Caronis: dirty enough to be real, balanced enough that it never fights you. Oily texture, very long finish.

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  • Balanced dirty profile
  • Oily long finish
  • Tropical fruit sweetness

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Tar, rubber and tropical fruit in balance Loved almost across the board as the classic, well-balanced Caroni. A few find it a touch too tame or too oak-heavy, but most call it their reference bottle.

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Perfect for

People wanting a balanced way into tropical Caroni

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Anyone wanting maximum dirty, funky intensity

Experience level · Expert (4/5)

Style & occasion: Mature & oakySipping neat

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Spice
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Vegetal & floral

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276 community reviews

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Review by Mirco

Most helpful positive review

Mirco
Mirco Top voice
Aug 2026798 reviewsSwitzerland
9.2/10

A great Caroni that combines the best from the 1996 batches in a balanced blend. Typical dirty notes such as tar and rubber meet dark fruit, spice and a deep, mature complexity. Powerful, multi-layered and full of character, a prime example of the Caroni style and definitely one of my favorites.

Review by Henry Davies

Most helpful mixed review

Henry Davies
Jan 2022324 reviewsUnited Kingdom
7.5/10

The profile is one of the more balanced Caroni’s I have tried. It is not a surprise but the overwhelming notes on the palate are tar and rubber oil notes, with a more refined petrol note than some Caroni’s. On the nose there is more fruit and sugar which doesn’t quite materialise on the mouth. Real oily mouth feel and a somewhat medicinal hint. It’s an old school blend and there are no longer many rums of this style in circulation but for me it doesn’t quite reach the upper echelons of rums where many seem to place this rum and Caroni in general

Review by Jakob

Jakob
Mar 20261,671 reviewsSwitzerland
9.1/10

Epic Velier Caroni Tasting 2023: Top Caroni and an excellent representative of the great 96 vintage. Balanced, complex, Caroni-typical notes with rich tar, rubber and menthol, dark fruits and nice vanilla sweetness from the oak barrel along with a woody finish. Was and still is an ideal entry rum into the high-quality world of tropical-aged Caronis, now also not so easily affordable anymore, but still relatively good value for Caroni. Excellent.

Review by cigares

cigares
May 20251,175 reviewsSwitzerland
9.3/10

A 1996 Caroni that does not deny its vintage, tar and tropical fruits equally. A marzipan scent gives this rum a pastry-like character. It can still be found in some shops but at exaggerated prices, as if it’s about to take off, which is possible given the quality of the spirit. More restrained than the Navy Rum 100th and the Kill Devil 1998 65.5%, but even more complex and deep in aromas. Delicious! Tasted again and the fruits and sweetness take over the tar. A delight! A clearly underrated rum. The end of the bottle is delicious.

Review by DomM

DomM
Aug 20251,055 reviewsGermany
9.1/10

Very nice combination of Caroni notes, fruits, smoke and brunt notes as well as a hint of mint and a certain sweetness. Very well made fully tropical aged Caroni blend - very accessible and enjoyable.

Review by Oliver

Oliver
Apr 20231,236 reviewsGermany
8.9/10

It does not always have to be the full Caroni dirt sling. Perfectly balanced and harmonious Caroni. The price-performance winner of the outstanding Velier Caronis.

Review by Johannes

Johannes
Apr 20233,221 reviewsGermany
9.2/10

The price-performance ratio killer! For me, one of the best tropical Caronis in terms of price-performance ratio. It has everything an outstanding Caroni needs.

Review by Joachim Guger

Joachim Guger
May 2026532 reviewsAustria
9.0/10

An iconic bottle. Round, warm, powerful nose. Fruity (mango) and spicy. It takes a while to breathe in the glass to bring out the typical Caroni notes. An animal note compensates for the restrained dirty workshop. Spicy, slightly sweet in the mouth. Now a mature Caroni. 🤩🤩🤩 This is followed by a lovely finish, which could easily be longer. Perfectly balanced Caroni magic. Very easy to drink. Hardly any other rum brings out the power of tropical maturation so beguilingly. And then that wonderful smell from the glass in the morning... 😀

Review by Gunnar Böhme "Bauerngaumen" 🤓

Gunnar Böhme "Bauerngaumen" 🤓
Dec 2023718 reviewsGermany
9.0/10

Do I really need to say anything about this classic? 😉 At most that it's so harmonious and downright gentle that I only give it 90 points; with a bit more power and some locomotive shed dirt, the rum would have scored even more points. Update 2023-12-20: Online blind tasting 20.12.2023 with 6 very different but precisely because of that excellent rums, none of which I want to highlight in particular afterwards, each tasted good in its own way and brought its character into the flight, so no scoring. A great tasting with friends where each of us contributed a blind sample. Order RX17286 RX726 RX9954 RX3604 RX39 RX12384 RX39 is not an everyday blind sample in the glass, exquisite!

Review by Leo Krüper

Leo Krüper
Aug 2024982 reviewsGermany
9.1/10

Still the benchmark Caroni for me. A rum like a poem. Just the right mix of fruit and dirt. The price has risen dramatically, but these bottles are still available. Who knows how much longer.

Review by Rodolphe

Rodolphe
Feb 2024318 reviewsFrance
8.5/10

After a few years, I took another sample and tried it again. I like the nose, less tar and menthol than I remember, more balance with woody but also fruity aromas. In short, the nose is very pleasant. On the palate, however, it remains rather bitter, less pleasurable than on the nose. A little greedy, but the menthol and rubber aromas are also very present, and once again they don't really make me dream. Final verdict: it's good, much more so for my taste than other, much higher-rated caroni (the 94 guyana stock, not to mention it). I'm therefore raising my previous rating, but this will remain a good rum Hors coup de coeur for me. At the release price, it was good value for money.

Review by Tschusikowsky

Tschusikowsky
Nov 2024571 reviewsSwitzerland
9.2/10

Brilliant Caroni. Harmoniously complex, beautiful sweetness, fruit, leather, rubber, tar, cinnamon. Right from A to Z. I like it better every time I drink it, especially because it easily competes with other bottlings. Absolutely top.

Review by Serge

Serge
Jan 2024904 reviewsGermany
9.1/10

Delicious, balanced and very accessible. Great combination of dirty, fruity and sweet. Update: Tasted again in direct comparison with "The Last", i.e. the best round against the Eichstab 21 Caroni. Yes, the Last is a round better on the nose and palate.

Review by Mentalo

Jul 2024624 reviewsGermany
9.0/10

Has everything a good Caroni needs in my opinion. The typical dirty notes, but also fruity, nutty, some wood. All well balanced with a slightly roasted finish. Nice bottling.

Review by Maxence

Maxence
Maxence
Jan 2024186 reviews
9.0/10

Despite being part of the "Classic" range of Caroni from Velier, we have here an impressive 1996 vintage which is just as good as other releases.

Review by LukaŽiga

LukaŽiga
Mar 20251,527 reviewsGermany
9.1/10

9:On the nose, the first impression we get are tropical fruits like banana, minty, medicinal notes with solvents and charred wood with caramel, burnt sugar, leather and spice like vanilla, as the molasses is vegetal with flowery notes. On aeration, bourbon yellow fruits, coconut join the game, industrial notes with rubber, more woody nuts, mocha, the mint is now menthol.Very complex, but balanced. 9,3:On the palate, the attack is delicious with currants, red fruits, creamy with vanilla and charred wood notes like caramel, nuts, milk chocolate, leather.Of course, there are tar and rubber, but not pervasive, just pairing. Yellow fruits with juicy peach and sweet honey extremely round up our first impression.They are joined with flowery, minty and citrus notes with an orange, very tasty.After some resting, the wood is even more creamy with smoky, charred wood and notes like toffee, a hint of marzipan, mocha, molasses with licorice, perhaps some umami. 9:The finish is long and tasty, just a bit bitter with tar, rubber, the wood is roasted with nuts, leather, there is still creamy vanilla and the fruits are dried.The molasses brings some tobacco. Edit:23.3.25, a step higher from 12, 15, 17y.

Review by TheRhumhoe

TheRhumhoe
TheRhumhoe
Jul 20221,076 reviews
9.2/10

An authentic, unique and simply sublime rum. The nose, sometimes typical of Caroni with aromas of hydrocarbons, tar and rubber, sometimes concentrated on spices, leather and wood, sometimes sweet on vanilla and caramel, sometimes intense on tropical fruits and red fruits, has a lot to offer. There is that oily, dirty side to the palate that Caroni is known for, especially with hydrocarbons, but also flavors of licorice, oak, tar and glue, smoky and earthy notes and red fruits as well as dried fruits. The finish is very long, slightly roasted and bitter with spice, menthol, tobacco, wood and leather flavors. A greedy, intense, aromatic rum that is part of the history of rum.

Review by crazyforgoodbooze

crazyforgoodbooze
Sep 20242,663 reviewsGermany
9.0/10

Awesome caroni! Absolutely great symbiosis of fruit and spice, with the dirty caroni profile. Really great cinema what you got for your money here a few years ago. One of the few perfect sipping caronis!

Review by Timo Groeger

Timo Groeger
Jun 20243,322 reviewsGermany
9.2/10

Caroni, it usually makes you salivate. But this is a great rum. Beautiful nose consisting of wood, leather and vanilla. Then vanilla oak, leather and liquorice on the palate. Simply delicious. Thanks Oliver for the sample.

Review by Beach-and-Rum 🏖️🌴

Beach-and-Rum 🏖️🌴
Apr 2024320 reviewsGermany
9.1/10

Small Caroni tasting. Typical Caroni notes without leaning too much in one direction. Very balanced and complex. Great tasty stuff. Price-performance certainly still one of the better Caronis.

Review by Insta: spiritofbernard 🇫🇷

Insta: spiritofbernard 🇫🇷
Insta: spiritofbernard 🇫🇷
Sep 2022181 reviewsFrance
9.0/10

My first Caroni! I was told that it was not the most successful but I had a blast even if I did not detect the famous tarry hydrocarbons that are often mentioned. On the other hand, spices, leather like on old Bordeaux, and wood. Next time I'll taste this with Caro experts!

Review by Santo

Santo
Santo
Mar 202481 reviewsFrance
9.4/10

A Caroni super well balanced between classic salty notes, mentholated, fruity with lots of softness. In my opinion, this Caroni is underrated, plus it is fully tropicalized, aged exclusively in Trinidad. For me, this rum is truly fascinating!

Review by Martin Augustin

Martin Augustin
Martin Augustin
Apr 2024186 reviewsGermany
9.1/10

Great nose. You can nicely notice the typical dirty Caroni notes complemented by a tropical fruit basket. Then also pleasantly dirty on the palate. Tar, rubber, glue, oil with some licorice and caramel. In the finish then menthol and wood. Not a completely dirty Caroni, but a balanced, complex typical Caroni. Great.

Review by Vincent D

Vincent D
Jun 2024764 reviewsFrance
8.9/10

Caroni-esque nose. A heavy profile, glued to the ground. Rubber, leather, wood. Ripe fruit, caramel. Impression confirmed on the palate with a rum that changes quite a bit over time. Optimum degree. Endless length. Very cool.

Review by SaibotZtar

SaibotZtar
Aug 2026620 reviewsGermany
8.9/10

This is pretty much an epitome of a Caroni for me... Dirty oily consistency. Dark fruits but also tropical ripeness noticeable... Tar, leather, burnt wood, caramel, vanilla, very heavy and powerful. Simply awesome 😋

Review by Tim

Tim
Aug 2024638 reviewsGermany
8.8/10

I wouldn't have expected that: it's very reminiscent of a Demerara/Diamond and the dirty components such as smoke/tar/leather that the Caroni Replica RX180 has are also present here, but very weakly pronounced. When I look at the smell association of the community, I start to doubt whether I had the right rum in the sample bottle. In the mouth, it's more like it (earthy, dirty, smoky, caramel sweetness, subtly fruity). The nose and finish are clearly a 9.0 for me, but the mouthfeel doesn't quite carry me away.

Review by Joël

Joël
Mar 2026154 reviewsSwitzerland
9.0/10

Always good, should have a bit more % if it were up to me. Classic Caroni and still somewhat affordable. Price/performance probably the best when it comes to tropical Caronis. Could drink it every day.

Review by F Kraemmer

F Kraemmer
Aug 2026141 reviewsDenmark
9.0/10

Tasting date 19.08.2026 lovely birthdaygift from Mr. Daniel Jungberg. RX39 Caroni Velier 21 1th. tasting 90 points. 2th. tasting 90 points. 3th. tasting 90 points. Nose: Sweet tropical fruits. Vanilla and caramel, nutty notes, mocha and chocolate. Balanced smoke and wood. With smooth sweet dirty notes and dried fruits. Residual taste: Balanced and warm peppery fine bitterness. Leather and nutty notes. Roasted lightly wooden notes. Withe some fresh minty freshness ending up creamy. Dried dates light raisins. Peppery long finish, ending up with light sour tobacco notes. The glass: Sour tobacco and light oak. Tasting: “In the cave”

Review by DutchRumPirate

DutchRumPirate
Jul 2026197 reviewsNetherlands
9.1/10

Caroni tasting at a friend's. On the nose: all the typical Caroni notes come through wonderfully. You can already tell that this 21 yo is heavier. Fuller. Purer. On the palate: delicious!!!! Nice, heavier notes come through. Fuller than the 17. Leather, dirty. Fruity and round. So complex, yet it doesn't clash. Finish: wonderfully long with leather and fruit. Seems like a bit of strawberry is coming through. I love it!

Review by Benoit Mahe

Benoit Mahe
Benoit Mahe
Jun 2022405 reviews
9.0/10

A good Caroni. I still prefer the 17 year old!

Review by Pavel Spacek

Pavel Spacek
Nov 20241,886 reviewsCzech
8.6/10

... Caroni is a distillery from Trinidad, producing at the time of its greatest glory rum, which was added in a ratio of 1:10 to the naval blend. It was too strong and strange to be pleasant on the tongue. In 2000, the distillery ceased production and closed. Only in 2010 did tasters appear who took a liking to the rum because of its special taste. And the interest grew. Caroni belongs to the category of "you need to try before you die" rums. I recommend it, Caroni is a truly unique rum.

Review by Rene Pfeiffer

Rene Pfeiffer
Apr 2024264 reviewsGermany
8.8/10

2nd tasting: In the meantime, I have been able to taste a few Caronis. This one is very good overall, although rather smooth compared to other Caronis. 1st tasting umpteen months ago: My first Caroni. Delicious, but I can't (yet) understand the hype surrounding the distillery. Tastes kind of similar to Foursquare to me.

Review by alex

alex
alex
Oct 2025424 reviewsFrance
9.0/10

Big love for this bottle, pure delight, nice length, nice roundness, a compote of tropical fruits, vanilla caramel... not forgetting the typical "dirty" notes of Caroni. Tar, glue, tire... and a slight menthol note. It's my favorite of the 4 in the series. Even though the others are excellent too.

Review by zabo

zabo
Jul 20241,992 reviewsGermany
9.1/10

In the battle for the crown were the ever popular Caroni 21, the Last and the Dirty Harry. According to my personal feelings and preferences, my ranking would be 1. Dirty Harry 2. Last 3. Caroni 21 All three absolute knockouts no question. On another day it can of course look different again. But these are really just nuances.

Review by Michael Ihmels 🇩🇪

Michael Ihmels 🇩🇪
Jun 2024292 reviewsGermany
9.2/10

A magnificent Velier Caroni. Very top class. One of the best rums I've drunk so far and this is the second time today. I'm already looking forward to the next Caroni. Alcohol very well integrated here

Review by Stefan L

Stefan L
Jul 2023173 reviewsSweden
8.9/10

Haven’t tasted that many Caronis before, but I really like the burnt rubber, so definitely will try to get hold of more before they are all gone.

Review by Jarek

Jarek
Jul 2024778 reviewsGermany
9.1/10

Franconian Rum Tasting Gang & Jakob, 2023-07-27 Part 3: A very tasty Caroni that brings everything you typically expect from a Caroni: rubber, tar, wood, dirt, fruit. All very balanced. No edges or corners.

Review by Mike H.

Mike H.
Mar 2023246 reviews
8.9/10

Brilliant Caroni, all the classic markers are present but I would have liked it to be a little more dirty. But definitely the best of the 5 Caroni that I sampled yesterday.

Review by Kevin Sorensen 🇩🇰

Kevin Sorensen 🇩🇰
Oct 20207,276 reviewsDenmark
8.9/10

Yummy, this is a really smooth rum from Caroni which is very well balanced. A must try if you get the chance.

Review by Felix Reiber

Felix Reiber
Dec 2024173 reviewsGermany
9.1/10

I was looking forward to this. With a wonderfully complex nose, the complexity of the Caroni 21 begins. Pleasant spice and wood combined with rubber, leather, tobacco, and caramel are underlined by tropical fruits. On the palate, it starts with a great caramel-like sweetness. Rubber, leather, and spices like vanilla and cinnamon transition into dark berries, tropical fruits, licorice, and a slight earthiness. The oily texture and body are first-class. The long finish scores with beautiful cask notes, which are enhanced by rubber, leather, tobacco, fruit, and vanilla. Again this brilliant sweetness, followed by roasted aromas, licorice, and herbs. Some menthol and tea are also present. Clearly fuller-bodied than the 17-year-old and also a bit more delicate with higher aroma density. The best I've been able to taste in a long time.

Review by Filip Šikula

Filip Šikula
May 2024842 reviewsCzech
9.0/10

Another perfect representative of Caroni. Again it shows that Velier knows how to select. Fruity notes are perfectly complemented by the technical ones. In the nose, glue and cherries; in the taste, you can feel the years in the barrel, which are reflected in the flavor. A long and truly enchanting finish. Beautiful!

Review by Steffmaus🇩🇰

Steffmaus🇩🇰
Aug 2024179 reviewsGermany
8.8/10

Went for a trip to the other side of the country, where I had been informed there was a wide varity of good stuff. In the nose I got rubber, wood and some herbal scent. In the notes more wood, tar and fruits, with a lingering aftertaste

Review by Galli33

Galli33
Galli33
Aug 2021554 reviewsItaly
9.0/10

Very complex powerful rum! Caroni is still a love or hate situation. You‘ll love it, if you like rums with a great powerful body, full of lovely tastes and a overwhelming taste of tar.

Review by Boletus

Boletus
Jun 2025452 reviewsGermany
9.3/10

This outstanding symbiosis of a characterful and unique base spirit with ideal maturity and elegant, multi-layered oak results in a dreamlike taste experience for me, which, thanks to its oily, velvety mouthfeel, can be rolled around in the mouth for as long as desired to reveal every last nuance of the complex aroma palette. Fascinating, delicious, magnificent!

Review by Christoph

Christoph
Mar 2023454 reviewsGermany
8.9/10

Mint caramel sweets meet toothpaste that you want to swallow. Plus a banana to bite into. The rum unfolds beautifully in the mouth and goes down like greased oil. Earth, liquorice and oak. A very pleasant sweetness, especially in the finish.

Review by Thunderbird

Thunderbird
Aug 20211,389 reviewsGermany
8.6/10

An elegant Caroni...with few rough edges! The nose is the most intense... a little too tame for me

Review by Manuel

Manuel
Nov 2024186 reviewsGermany
9.0/10

By now the classic among Velier Caronis. Absolutely round rum that brings the typical Caroni notes without being too intrusive. Really a good overall package. Unfortunately, the price is also rising significantly here.

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4 critics scored it, averaging 8.7/10. Reviews from RumX's blog partners, independent experts who have tasted, evaluated, and described this rum.

Expert review by Rob Bauer

Rob Bauer
9.1/10
Nose Some describe the smell as bicycle tube or gasoline. It slightly reminds us of the rubbery smell that greets you as you descend into the metro of a big city like London or Moscow. While this repels some, we find the smell very interesting and nostalgic and exactly what we search in our Caroni. Only to a certain extent of course, which ends when we talk about vintages like 1998 or 2000. Here, it perfectly enhances the overall structure, where we additionally find a fatty note of mangos fried in butter, spiced with some drops of eucalypt oil. On top of it, earthy tones of caramelized pumpkins and dried beetroots set the tone. And every tone bloody fits down to the point. With water: becoming creamier and almost flowery and perfumy now, with camomille, elders and sandalwood essence. Palate 1996 just rules! The fantastic roundness and profound sweetness, combined with the slight Caroni dirtiness are an amazing treat. We also find plenty of bittersweet flavours of chocolate, carob and cappuccino. Imagine a piece of dark chocolate that laid on a gasoline tank for a day (but not inside). Not to forget about the dried oranges and black cherries inside that chocolate brick. Contrary to the name, the body doesn't really feel heavy, more medium-bodied with a silky texture. Finish There are only few spirits that can show off with the length of their finish like tropically matured Caronis. You can taste dried oranges and black cherries for hours.
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Expert review by The Fat Rum Pirate

As the stocks of Caroni the prices are going to increase. Tropically Aged Caroni such as this is going to get more expensive. If you can get samples from people to try then do so - Caroni is not very everyone. However I doubt anyone who knows their Caroni will...
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Expert review by Rob Bauer

Rob Bauer
9.1/10
Nose Some describe the smell as bicycle tube or gasoline. It slightly reminds us of the rubbery smell that greets you as you descend into the metro of a big city like London or Moscow. While this repels some, we find the smell very interesting and nostalgic and exactly what we search in our Caroni. Only to a certain extent of course, which ends when we talk about vintages like 1998 or 2000. Here, it perfectly enhances the overall structure, where we additionally find a fatty note of mangos fried in butter, spiced with some drops of eucalypt oil. On top of it, earthy tones of caramelized pumpkins and dried beetroots set the tone. And every tone bloody fits down to the point. With water: becoming creamier and almost flowery and perfumy now, with camomille, elders and sandalwood essence. Palate 1996 just rules! The fantastic roundness and profound sweetness, combined with the slight Caroni dirtiness are an amazing treat. We also find plenty of bittersweet flavours of chocolate, carob and cappuccino. Imagine a piece of dark chocolate that laid on a gasoline tank for a day (but not inside). Not to forget about the dried oranges and black cherries inside that chocolate brick. Contrary to the name, the body doesn't really feel heavy, more medium-bodied with a silky texture. Finish There are only few spirits that can show off with the length of their finish like tropically matured Caronis. You can taste dried oranges and black cherries for hours.

Community shelf

898 bottles logged by 485 collectors.

A collector's bottle.

9% opened, 32 emptied.

810 sealed 56 open 32 emptied

What does Velier Caroni 100% Trinidad Rum 21 1996 cost?

Community paid 201–543 €.

Current best price: 565.74 € – above the typical community range.

Purchase prices reported by members, not a shop price. Avg. 447 €. Price history with 80 auction results in RX+ ›

+15 additions in the last 3 months.

Additions per month over the last 12 months; dark bars: the last 3.

898 purchased · 293 tasted · 191 wishlist · as of

Details about Velier Caroni 100% Trinidad Rum 21 1996

A Column Still Rum from Trinidad, bottled by Velier, at 57,18%.

DistilleryCaroni
CountryTrinidad
BottlerVelier
CategoryColumn Still Rum
Raw materialMolasses
DistillationColumn Still
ABV57,18%
Age21 years
Vintage1996
Limited edition11,722 bottles
Volume70cl

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Rating guide

Every score is the median of members’ ratings, from 0 to 10. A 7 is already a recommendation to buy.

Share of 11,217 rums with at least 4 ratings, calculated on October 26, 2026. Scale and calculation in detail ›