Velier Caroni Heavy Trinidad Rum HTR 1983
For experienced palates wanting a gentler Caroni, this 22‑year Velier bottling at 52% is relaxed, rounded and surprisingly accessible. Expect light tar and rubber, pear and raisin, cherry, leather and wood. A calmer, easy‑sipping take on this cult distillery that many enjoy neat without fatigue, though die‑hard Caroni fans may find it softer and less dirty than the famous heavy bottlings.
- Relaxed profile
- Accessible Caroni funk
- Good complexity
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How does Velier Caroni Heavy Trinidad Rum HTR 1983 taste?
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Relaxed, approachable old Caroni For experienced palates wanting a gentler Caroni, this 22‑year Velier bottling at 52% is relaxed, rounded and surprisingly accessible. Expect light tar and rubber, pear and raisin, cherry, leather and wood. A calmer, easy‑sipping take on this cult distillery that many enjoy neat without fatigue, though die‑hard Caroni fans may find it softer and less dirty than the famous heavy bottlings.
Caroni fans who want a more relaxed, fruity and approachable take on the style, and experienced rum drinkers curious about a softer side of this cult distillery.
Lovers of ultra-dirty, high-ester Caronis or beginners unwilling to pay a premium for a more subtle, diluted-feeling profile.
How is Velier Caroni Heavy Trinidad Rum HTR 1983 rated?
RumX's 0–10 scale is strict — 8.5 lands squarely in the "Very good" band. 96% of tasters rate it Good or better; only 0% rate it below average. See the full rating guide →
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Review by Kevin Sorensen 🇩🇰
14.12.2018 A nice relaxing evening with good food and rums galore. Notes. Medium dark to dark in colour. Nose: light, wood, roasted, light leather, cherry, rubber. Palate: oily, wood, roasted, leather, cherry, light rubber, faint tar, light licorice. Finish: short to medium, wood, licorice, dried fruit, light rubber.
Review by cigares
Un sample de rhum dégusté après un Caroni 1996 21 yo et l’impression était celle d’un rhum dilué et sans goût où dominent la poire et le beurre avec quelques lointains rappels d’atelier mécanique. Regoûté tout seul et la note sera meilleure sans la comparaison, mais le côté dilué et poire beurrée sont toujours là. Avec au nez et en bouche nettement plus d’atelier mécanique et plus de profondeur. La finale est plutôt longue et laisse quand même un peu de caoutchouc/goudron en plus du fruit. Très cher pour un Caroni très moyen. Le verre vide est bien plus expressif que le reste avec un côté Demerara. Merci pour le sample Thomas.
Review by Jakob
Epic Velier Caroni Tasting 2023: With the two 1983 Caronis, it is noticeable that the dirty notes are not particularly present, instead rather light, i.e. LTR-typical sweet notes come to the fore. For me, the (alleged) Full Proof at 55% is a little ahead of the 52% High Proof thanks to a little more complexity and more concise tar and gum notes. Overall, the profile is almost like an LTR & HTR blend.
Review by Oliver
Relaxed Caroni. Tasty.
Review by Johannes
Epic Velier Caroni Tasting: Nose and palate rather weak, little flavor, but round. Rather short finish.
Review by Olimpia1936
Uno dei tanti Caroni, buono senza eccellere
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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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