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Caroni S.B.S Trinidad HTR 1997
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Owners keep circling back to this one — the pick of the SBS 1997 set for several tasters. It's classic Caroni: tar, rubber, wet leather and old wood, "dreckig und süß" as one member puts it, with a surprising basket of tropical fruit and honey underneath. At 63,1% it drinks edgy and dry, but most say the alcohol sits well and needs no water.
The community says- Tar & rubber
- Tropical fruit
- Keep in mind: Edgy at 63%
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How does Caroni S.B.S Trinidad HTR 1997 taste?
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Dirty, dry Caroni with tar, rubber and tropical fruit Widely loved and repeatedly restocked — a dirty, dry Caroni that's fruitier and more balanced than expected, with the heat mostly well integrated. If you want soft and sweet, look elsewhere.
Caroni fans who chase tar and rubber
newcomers and anyone wanting soft, sweet rum
Style & occasion: Mature & oakySipping neat
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Review by cigares
The famous tasting of the S.B.S. single cask set. Cask # 216. The nose has a mechanical workshop and metallic edge, followed by fruit. A powerful yet elegant nose. The palate gives the same sensation, powerful aromas and elegance. The finish is long and very Caroni, the best of the four. The best of the 4 with cask #53.
Review by TheRhumhoe
The comparison is between the 4 Caronis Single Cask 1997 from SBS. The best of the 4 Single Casks presented in this match. The nose stands out with its pretty fruitiness that comes with opulence on the empyreumatic notes. Varnish, tar, rubber, leather and smoky notes are wrapped in velvet, with a touch of sweetness on honey to give an intense and elegant whole. The palate makes the difference by offering a nice basket of tropical fruits that accompany the sweetness, already present on the nose, with salted caramel, cocoa, vanilla and mild chili. Hydrocarbons, leather and smoky notes are part of it. The result is there: a complete rum, more complex and refined in every way. The alcohol is very well integrated. The finish is beautiful, long and tasty. Warmth is present among spices, roasted notes, hydrocarbons and hot caramel. However, hazelnut and tropical fruits steal the show with a little twist on the finish that pleases the palate. As mentioned above, this is the best of the 4 Caronis, shining by its aromas, finesse and versatility.
Review by Timo Groeger
Finally, the last Caroni from the 4-piece S.B.S series for me. I also think it's great. On the nose and palate, the beautiful Caroni notes of rubber, tar and leather. Also nicely spicy and a little woody. Alcohol super integrated. Top.
Review by Serge
Like all 4 in the set, delicious and relatively affordable by Caroni standards. Update: After a long time back in the glass and still delicious and worthwhile in the Caroni price-performance comparison. Dirty and sweet.
Review by zabo
The rum is part of a set: Cask 53, Cask 190, Cask 193 and Cask 216. The alcohol is not so well integrated here either. I find it a little more boring than the #190. For what the set costs or used to cost, it's an absolutely top PLV. Some newer bottlings can think about their price. I'll go back for more here!
Review by Tim
This Caroni cask 216 could almost be an Agricole. As well as dried fruit, caramel, earthy notes, dry leather and spice, there's also some smoke, but rubber and tar are only briefly present at the start, although I'm not entirely sure. In the mouth, woody, salty, dry spicy and bitter spicy. Overall, varied, but almost mediocre. I liked the other casks better.
Review by DomM
Best nose out of the set. Best balance with some creamy chocolate notes as an add-on to the rather similar profiles of the other casks. On the palate very dirt forwards and rather adstringent. For the set: 53=193 > 216 > 190
Review by Felix Reiber
Cask #216 starts on the nose with an intense, classic Caroni profile. At the very first sniff a great smoky note appears, which then quickly fades and settles on tar and rubber. On the palate it is surprisingly sweet and fruity. Tar, spices, rubber, wood and herbs come in and are skillfully accompanied by honey, vanilla and later also cocoa. The slightly roasted note remains and the 63.1% drinks accordingly edgy and spicy. The long, intense finish lives on spices, wood, leather, cask and earthy facets. Again honey and tropical fruits come in and fade out with herbs and roasted aromas. At the end of the tasting I have some chewing gum on the nose. Amazing!
Review by Kevin Sorensen 🇩🇰
This rum is part of a four cask selection set. Cask 53, cask 190, cask 193 and cask 216. This particular cask is very well balanced on the alcohol and you don't really need to add water. A nice semi dry and well balanced rum overall.
Review by Pavel Spacek
Caroni is a distillery from Trinidad that produced rum during its heyday, which was added in a ratio of 1:10 to naval blends. It was too strong and strange to be pleasant on the tongue. The distillery ceased production and was closed in 2000. Only in 2010 did tasters appear who liked the rum precisely for its special taste. And interest grew. Caroni belongs to the category of rums "you need to try before you die." I recommend it; Caroni is truly a unique rum.
Review by Djehey
Compared to cask 53. Similarities: big woody cocoa, spicy, leather, smoky/roasted. But also differences: less fruity, a surprising touch of honey and grass, more tar. I like this one too and I would say I prefer this one. Let's see how it evolves.
Review by Michael Ihmels 🇩🇪
Wow, now to round off the day with a delicious Caroni. This tastes very much of tar and rubber and a little leather. Very dry and intense, that's how I like it. Definitely a very cool end to the day today
Review by tojo
Cask #216 of the S.B.S Caroni 1997 series with typical Caroni profile: rubber, tar and wood. The alcohol is clearly noticeable in taste and finish.
Review by Rhum Mirror 🇧🇪
SBS – Caroni HTR 1997 – 63% Heading to Trinidad and Tobago, mythical distillery Caroni (RIP 💀). Aged 18 years, bottled at cask strength 63% (Cask 190). 👃 Nose: pure Caroni juice — salty, tar, tires, glue, fruity cherry. 👅 Palate: still Caroni, devilishly charming and fruity on a background of rubber and burnt caramel. ➡️ My opinion: despite the pleasure, personal preference for the TBRC 1997.
Review by Harald
Color: Chestnut Smell: Aromatic, sweet, and fruity with toffee at the beginning. Tropical fruits (mango), raisins, toffee, and honey. Taste: Full-bodied and strong. Very woody (old wood) with rubber and tar. Chestnuts, medicinal and dry. Spicy with ginger and pepper. Finish: Long Dry, old wood, medicinal. Slightly bitter and astringent with cough syrup in the aftertaste.
Review by Daniel
Nose: Alcohol clearly noticeable, but also mild, pleasant aromas of raisins, honey and chocolate. Subtle rubber. Palate: More present, long-lasting alcohol onset. Then rubber, tar, herbs and spicy aromas. Finish: Bitterness and rubber, but also a hint of cola. Conclusion: Alcoholic representative from Trinidad, moderately strong in the expression of dirty aromas. Full-bodied and partly round.
Review by Léo Delek
Very fruity. Surprised that it's a Caroni. Fruity side with the peach.
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64 bottles logged by 46 collectors.
Both drunk and collected.
23% opened, 9 emptied.
What did the community pay for Caroni S.B.S Trinidad HTR 1997?
Community paid 48–88 €.
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Details about Caroni S.B.S Trinidad HTR 1997
A Column Still Rum from Trinidad, bottled by 1423 World Class Spirits, at 63,1%.
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