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Velier Caroni Heavy Trinidad Rum HTR 1992
Pretty much everyone who's tried this puts it near the top of the 1992 Caronis, with one French member naming "la vache" his favorite of the lot. Expect the heavy Trinidad signature — tar, rubber, menthol, solvent — but with extra mango, citrus and caramelized nuttiness softening the dirt. Oily, deep and intense at full cask strength. The 61.2% means real heat.
- Tar and rubber depth
- Tropical fruit balance
- Endless finish
+10
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How does Velier Caroni Heavy Trinidad Rum HTR 1992 taste?
Aggregated from 34 community reviews.
Tarry, fruity, full-strength heavy Caroni A heavy Caroni people rate very highly — tar, rubber and solvent met by tropical fruit and caramel. Several call it the best of the 1992s; the only real catch is the heat.
Caroni fans who want heavy tar-and-rubber with extra fruit
Anyone new to rum or put off by tar, solvent and high ABV
How is Velier Caroni Heavy Trinidad Rum HTR 1992 rated?
RumX's 0–10 scale is strict , 9.2 lands squarely in the "Excellent" band. 100% of tasters rate it Good or better; only 0% rate it below average. See the full rating guide →
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Selected write-ups from 34 community ratings. You can view the complete list in our app.
Based on 34 ratings
Review by Julien Frn
Pour moi.. De loin le meilleur des caroni ! Avec sa petite sœur réduite.. Ayant eu la chance pouvoir avoir déguster plus de 8/10 des sorties caroni.. "la vache" reviendra toujours en tête de liste.
Review by Lawich Lowaine
Simply exceptional. A great finesse and a complete palette. The best of the best for me ❤️
Review by Maxence
1992 vintage never disapoints with Caroni. No exception for this one. Simply one of the best Caroni on earth. Complex, expressive, perfect alcohol integration : definetly flawless 🧡🖤🩶 Thanks mister Gargano !
Review by Kevin Sorensen 🇩🇰
In a dmfew words elegant and complex Caroni with very nice fruit and traditional Caroni flavours.
Review by Benoit Mahe
A superb Caroni, more gourmand than the High Proof, which makes it a little better! The nose is magnificent, with great complexity! The palate is fresh, despite the years of ageing. Very long finish.
Review by Oliver
Insanely harmonious and at the same time complex nose! The palate is creamy, complex and intense. Exceptional Caroni!
Review by TheRhumhoe
A true Caroni Masterclass. On the nose, there's the typical heavy profile of tar, rubber, menthol, leather and spices, but exotic fruit and citrus add an exquisite sweetness to the olfactory profile, to which solvents and a touch of caramel are added for a complete, complex and intense result. The palate is divine, perfectly combining the smoky, solvent and hydrocarbon profile on one side with the fruit and caramel sweetness on the other. It's oily, dirty, but also powerful, subtle and very complex. The finish is endless, with spicy aromas, tar, caramel, menthol and tropical fruit. A true Trinidad gem.
Review by Johannes
Epic Velier Caroni Tasting: must be a 92. Again a top representative of a top vintage!
Review by Beach-and-Rum 🏖️🌴
Heute wurde die höherprozentige Kuh ins Rennen geschickt. Vom Profil her nicht wirklich vergleichbar mit seinem Zwillingsbruder. Deutlich würziger, weniger Fruchtigkeit. Durch den höheren Alkoholgehalt ist der Abgang etwas länger. Sehr lecker, ich würde trotzdem den 55% vorziehen.
Review by Jakob
Epic Velier Caroni Tasting 2023: Ausgezeichneter Vertreter der tropischen Caronis. Typische Caroni-HTR-Noten voller Gummi und Teer, Süsse, Holz, Würzigkeit - ein weiterer Beleg für den ausgezeichneten Jahrgang 1992.
Review by Pavel Spacek
Traditional Caroni taste is dropping to SBS Beast in the end
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Details about Velier Caroni Heavy Trinidad Rum HTR 1992
A rum from Trinidad, bottled by Velier, at 61,2%.
Community purchases
47 bottles logged by 41 collectors.
A collector's bottle.
6% opened, 1 emptied and repurchased.
What does Velier Caroni Heavy Trinidad Rum HTR 1992 cost?
Community paid €101–€2,306.
Current best price: €1,299.00 – within the typical community range.
What members actually paid for their bottles. A typical range, not the current shop price. Full price & collection history in RX+ →
47 purchased · 37 tasted · 29 wishlist · as of
About the Caroni distillery
The Caroni distillery is located in Trinidad. Rums from Caroni have been reviewed 10,226 times with an average of 8.8/10.
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