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The Wild Parrot Caroni HTR 1998
Caroni diehards are the ones who'll get this: a dark, tarry 1998 HTR from The Wild Parrot at a full 63.5%. Expect the classic "dirty" workshop and machine-oil notes, black pepper, smoky oak and rubber, with tropical fruit and a little caramel-toffee softness hiding behind the burn. One taster called it turned "toward the dark side" — heavy, dry and intense rather than subtle.
The community says- Classic Caroni tar
- Long smoky finish
- But: Fierce at 63.5%
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How does The Wild Parrot Caroni HTR 1998 taste?
Aggregated from 20 community reviews.
Dark, tarry, high-proof Caroni for fans Most love it as a proper dark, tarry Caroni — machine shop, smoke, rubber and black pepper. A couple find it a touch too focused on the burnt, empyreumatic side.
Committed Caroni fans who want the dark, tarry, high-proof style
Anyone new to rum or put off by heavy tar, smoke and high ABV
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How is The Wild Parrot Caroni HTR 1998 rated?
RumX’s 0–10 scale is strict: 8.7 sits in the “Very good” band. 100% 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?
100% rate it 8 or higher. 2 selected write-ups from 20 community ratings. You can view the complete list in our app.
Review by Kevin Sorensen 🇩🇰
29.01.2022 The big Caroni tasting with old rum buddies, good food, snacks and a lot of talking about old times. Very similar to RX5133 Notes Dark in colour. Nose Round, wood, light smoke, fruity, banana, workshop, light mint, light leather. Palate Fresh, wood, light smoke, dried fruit, leather, mint, floral, workshop, medium dry. Finish Long, medium dry, wood, citrus, light chocolate.
Review by Jakob
Beautiful 1998 Caroni with a multi-layered aroma - in addition to the classic dirty HTR notes, tropical fruits, sweetness of caramel and vanilla, as well as tart spicy notes of barrel and allspice are recognizable here. Appealing complexity and balance.
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Auction results 425 € – 462 €
from 5 sales, latest 04/2026
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Avg. community purchase price 900 €
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Details about The Wild Parrot Caroni HTR 1998
A rum from Trinidad, bottled by The Wild Parrot, at 63,5%.
Community purchases
18 bottles logged by 17 collectors.
A collector's bottle.
0% opened, 0 emptied and repurchased.
What does The Wild Parrot Caroni HTR 1998 cost?
Community paid 237–564 €.
Current best price: 820.00 € – above the typical community range.
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