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Caroni S.B.S Trinidad HTR 1997 20cl bottle
Caroni · Trinidad · 62,3%

Caroni S.B.S Trinidad HTR 1997

8.6/10 based on 55 community reviews ↓

For experienced palates: a cask strength 18‑year Caroni from S.B.S with classic dirty notes (tar, rubber, workshop), balanced by tropical fruit, caramel and dry oak. RumX drinkers love its intensity and strong value in the four‑bottle set.

  • Classic Caroni dirt
  • Fruity caramel core
  • Great value set
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Details about Caroni S.B.S Trinidad HTR 1997

CountryTrinidad
DistilleryCaroni
CategoryColumn Still Rum
ABV62,3%
Volume20cl
Age18 years
Vintage1997
Cask no.#193

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How does Caroni S.B.S Trinidad HTR 1997 taste?

Aggregated from 55 community reviews.

Intense, dirty-fruity Caroni benchmark For experienced palates: a cask strength 18‑year Caroni from S.B.S with classic dirty notes (tar, rubber, workshop), balanced by tropical fruit, caramel and dry oak. RumX drinkers love its intensity and strong value in the four‑bottle set.

Perfect for

Seasoned rum fans who enjoy classic dirty Caroni notes—tar, rubber, wood and leather—wrapped in tropical fruit and caramel at full cask strength.

Less suitable for

Beginners or anyone sensitive to strong alcohol heat and dry, tannic oak; those looking for soft, sweet, easygoing sippers.

How is Caroni S.B.S Trinidad HTR 1997 rated?

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Review by cigares

May 2024900 reviewsSwitzerland
8.6/10

The famous S.B.S. single cask tasting. Cask # 193. The best nose of the four, deep and balanced between fruity aromas and machine shop notes. The palate is disappointing, with clashed aromas and not-so-well-integrated alcohol. The finish is long but a little weak compared with the other 3. Best of the 4 on an empty glass.

Review by Serge

Mar 2025825 reviewsGermany
8.6/10

Auch sehr leckerer Rum aus diesem Set … für mich ist das ganze Set immer noch erstaunlich günstig bzw. Weniger überteuert als andere vergleichbare (oder schlechtere) Caronis. Das Fass 193 liegt für mich gleich auf oder knapp hinter dem 190. je nach Tagesform.

Review by TheRhumhoe

TheRhumhoe
May 2024895 reviews
8.5/10

The comparison is between 4 Caronis Single Cask 1997 from SBS. This Caroni stands out with a profile that's a little different from the other Single Cask. The nose is fresher, with a subtle hint of menthol to break up the dirty, empyreumatic profile. Spices and tropical fruits are present, accompanied by caramel and burnt sugar for a touch of sweetness. A complete and original nose. The profile changes on the palate. The woodiness is more present, with a tannic edge that dries out the palate, but paradoxically there's quite a bit of sweetness on the caramel and spices (vanilla). Rubber, tar and fruit are much more subdued. The alcohol could be a little better integrated. The finish is rather long and shifting. Salted caramel intrudes through spices (chili, pepper), leather, wood and smoky notes. Tobacco, tar and rubber are also present. If the profile loses complexity and depth compared to neighboring casks, this Caroni has the merit of offering a different experience with its more fanciful aromas and flavors.

Review by zabo

Mar 20241,425 reviewsGermany
8.7/10

Der Rum ist Teil eines Sets: Fass 53, Fass 190, Fass 193 und Fass 216. Bei diesem ist der Alkohol nicht sonderlich gut eingebunden und ein paar Tröpfchen Wasser tun ihm sehr gut, da er sonst diesen "Push in your Face" Effekt hat. Wobei ich das bei diesem gerade mag. Für das was das Set kostet bzw. mal früher gekostet hat, ist es ein absolut Topp PLV. Da können sich manch neuere Abfüllungen mal über ihren Preis nachdenken. Werde hier nochmal nachlegen!

Review by DomM

Apr 2024889 reviewsGermany
8.6/10

For the set: 53=193 > 216 > 190

Review by Timo Groeger

Jul 20241,633 reviewsGermany
9.0/10

Caroni, das Beste was es gibt unter den Rums. Nase holzig und Leder. Am Gaumen dann zusätzlich noch ein schöner Fassgeschmack. Relativ holzig, aber nicht zu sehr und echt lecker. Wieder eine top Abfüllung von S.B.S.

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Expert reviews

Reviews from RumX's blog partners, independent experts who have tasted, evaluated, and described this rum..

Expert review by The Dunder Hut

"I had these recently been poured blind, and i do not remember this menthol aroma throughout it all. Again, really an interesting cask after all. I like this a little less than two of the other but they are still pretty good."

Community purchases

91 bottles logged by 52,000+ RumX members. The ratio of closed / opened / emptied, indicates whether this rum is meant to be drunk or is a collector's item.

51 Closed In collections, sealed
5 Opened Being poured right now
10 Emptied Finished — came back for more
22% Open rate Share that isn't sealed

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About the Caroni distillery

The Caroni distillery is located in Trinidad. Rums from Caroni have been reviewed 10,072 times with an average of 8.8/10.

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