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Caroni Kill Devil HTR 1998
Members are near-unanimous that this is a proper dirty Caroni, and several rate it a highlight of the 1998 vintage. Expect tar, rubber, burnt oil and polish up front, then dark fruit, chocolate and oak underneath. At 65.5% the alcohol is there but well integrated. Not for every night, and not the most extreme Caroni out there, but tasters find real depth and balance.
The community says- Classic Caroni dirt
- Dark fruit depth
- But: High ABV heat
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How does Caroni Kill Devil HTR 1998 taste?
Aggregated from 44 community reviews.
Dirty, tarry cask-strength Caroni with dark fruit Loved by Caroni fans as a dense, dirty, well-integrated 1998. One taster called it "a very good Caroni and a nice surprise." Powerful and demanding, not the most extreme of the vintage.
Caroni fans who love dirty, tarry, high-ABV rum
Beginners and anyone wanting sweet, easy sipping
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How is Caroni Kill Devil HTR 1998 rated?
RumX’s 0–10 scale is strict: 8.9 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. 11 selected write-ups from 44 community ratings. You can view the complete list in our app.
Review by TheRhumhoe
Kill Devil propose ici un Caroni très élégant, tout en finesse. Le nez est très empyreumatique, avec des notes carnées sur le bacon grillé et la fumée barbecue. Si le goudron et le caoutchouc sont prévisibles, l’alliance de pruneaux, de chocolat noir et de fruits exotiques apporte beaucoup de gourmandise. Le bois et les épicés affinent un profil déjà très sophistiqué. L’attaque en bouche est dense, huileuse et intense, mais referme beaucoup de saveurs : les fruits tropicaux (papaye notamment) et les pâtisseries viennent accompagner l’atelier mécanique pour encore plus de suavité. Les épices fines et le chêne bien rôti restent dans une ligne plus ferme mais intense, offrant un joli contraste en bouche. L’alcool est présent, mais bien intégré pour son haut degré. La finale est longue et tout aussi contrastée : un côté caramélisé et mielleux vient soutenir un fruité opulent, tandis qu’une pincée de sel vient assaisonner cette finale, bordée par le chocolat noir, le chêne, les épices et les hydrocarbures. La magie opère et permet à ce Kill Devil de se placer parmi les meilleurs de son Millésime.
Review by M@xiM
Aroma: smoky, sweet-fruity, iodic, a lot of wood, exotic fruits, very dense aroma, but with a bias towards tanned fruits. He stood and floral and tobacco tones appeared. Taste: powerful, very powerful, clogged into all receptors, but not so alcoholic, a pit of fruit, smoke, paint and resin. Long light smoky fruity aftertaste with a slight bitterness. Аромат: дымный лакокрасочный сладковато-фруктовый, йодистый, много дерева, экзотических фруктов, очень плотный аромат, но с уклоном в сторону задубленных фруктов. Постоял и проявились цветочные и табачные тона. Вкус: мощный, очень мощный забивается во все рецепторы, но не такой спиртуозный, яма фруктов, дыма, краски и смолы. Долгое лёгкое дымное фруктовое послевкусие с лёгкой горчинкой.
Review by cigares
A Kill Devil single cask from 1998 to be tasted absolutely, drunk in comparison with the magnificent Caroni 21 from Velier and it surpasses it in character and originality, but not in terms of diversity and depth of flavors.To the nose the tar and the rubber are well present with tropical fruits.On the palate the integration of the alcohol is perfect, no burn but a palette of flavors immediately present.The finish is infinite with a hint of esters in addition.A demanding rum, it must be given a lot of time in the glass, but it combines these two things: extremity and balance.The empty glass reveals yet more aromas of fruit and machine shop.
Review by Joachim Guger
On the nose a lot of tar, burnt oil, then polish and nice wood maturity. With a little water it becomes creamier, more chocolate and coffee. The alcohol is well integrated. No fruit.In the mouth then sharper and a bit thin, long, nice finish.A very dirty Caroni with rough edges. Very good.
Review by Martin Augustin
Ein toller Rum. Eindeutig verortbar als Caroni. Typische dreckige Noten von Gummi, Lösungsmittel und etwas Teer kommen in der Nase und am Gaumen zum Vorschein. Es gibt natürlich intensivere Caroni, aber ein toller 98er Vertreter zu einem fairen Preis.
Review by Thunderbird
In the nose still relatively restrained comes on the palate the full force!!! Dirty... somehow racetrack... gas station and dirty! The AlkoholIst noticeable, but not unpleasant! A class rum, but not for every evening
Review by BjörnNi 🥃
My first Caroni. I like the fruity smoky blend. Very brilliant in the finish. Tar and chocolate stands out. Makes you want more :)
Review by DomM
My favorite out of the 1998s I tasted. Provides most punch, combining dirty with some fruity notes.
Review by Mirco
a good representative of the continental Caronis.
Review by Kevin Sorensen 🇩🇰
A very good Caroni and a nice surprise.
Review by Pavel Spacek
Really nice technical taste!
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Avg. community purchase price 312 €
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Details about Caroni Kill Devil HTR 1998
A rum from Trinidad, bottled by Hunter Laing, at 65,5%.
Community purchases
52 bottles logged by 34 collectors.
A collector's bottle.
13% opened, 4 emptied and repurchased.
What did the community pay for Caroni Kill Devil HTR 1998?
Community paid 224–355 €.
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