5228702F-6323-42A8-BEBE-DF474E6EC662Trinidad Caroni Velier
Velier Caroni Blended Trinidad Rum 1985 70cl bottle
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Aged rum · 15 years · 49,5%

Velier Caroni Blended Trinidad Rum 1985

8.8/10
Rated by cigares, Kevin Sorensen 🇩🇰 & 12 more ↓

Bicycle tube, menthol and burnt sugar on the nose, then a silky oily palate of caramel, milk chocolate and light roasted oak. This 1985 Velier is an odd one for a Caroni — several tasters flag the big nutty, almost hazelnut character and note the classic tar and diesel run lighter than usual. One member calls the empty glass a "mechanics workshop".

The community says
  • Silky oily palate
  • Nutty character
  • But: Light on tar
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How does Velier Caroni Blended Trinidad Rum 1985 taste?

Aggregated from 14 community reviews.

Atypical, nutty Caroni — lighter on the diesel A high-quality but atypical Caroni — lighter and nuttier than the diesel-heavy norm, which delights some and leaves purists missing the full tar. A few find it just short on complexity.

Perfect for

Caroni collectors chasing the vintage Veliers

Less suitable for

anyone wanting full tar-and-diesel Caroni punch

Style & occasion

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Mature & oaky Sipping neat

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On the nose
Bicycle tube 2×Vegetal 2×Menthol 2×Burnt sugar 2×NuttyToffee
On the palate
OakMilk chocolateToffeeGreen pepperVanillaToasted

4 of 14 left detailed tasting impressions

How is Velier Caroni Blended Trinidad Rum 1985 rated?

RumX’s 0–10 scale is strict: 8.8 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?

14% rate it between 6 and 8. 4 selected write-ups from 14 community ratings. You can view the complete list in our app.

Review by cigares

cigares
cigares
Jun 2024923 reviewsSwitzerland
9.2/10

Dégustation des Caronis Velier 1985. Un nez sombre, doux, amer et frais tout à la fois. Du caramel brûlé et du végétal (de la menthe en particulier) viennent compléter ce nez. L’attaque est soyeuse en bouche tout en apportant une explosion d’arômes. Tout est dit : profondeur, complexité, fraîcheur et bois parfaitement intégré. Des fruits cuits en fin de bouche avec de la pomme au four et de la banane. Une finale sur le caramel et le végétal, les fruits sont perceptibles jusqu’à l’extrême fin. L’atelier mécanique domine le verre vide. Un rhum splendide malgré son ABV un peu faible.

Review by Kevin Sorensen 🇩🇰

Kevin Sorensen 🇩🇰
Kevin Sorensen 🇩🇰
Sep 20235,566 reviewsDenmark
8.9/10

11.05.2008 Sanya in China is what Mallorca and Ibiza is to the Europeans. A beautiful place with long sandy beaches and mostly 5 star hotels. Notes. Very light in colour with a strong nutty precense. Oily palate with caramel and chocolate as well as light roasted wood. Oily palate with a long and warm finish. Caroni notes missing and only very light fruit in the profile.

Review by Johannes

Johannes
Johannes
May 20232,846 reviewsGermany
8.8/10

Epic Velier Caroni Tasting: ein Haselnuss-Monster! In der Nase und am Gaumen viel Haselnuss, ganz untypisch für einen Caroni, geht eher in Richtung Agricole. Trotzdem tolle Qualität!

Review by Jakob

Jakob
Jakob
Dec 20231,432 reviewsSwitzerland
8.3/10

Epic Velier Caroni Tasting 2023: Sehr gefälliges Profil, das einerseits LTR-typische, angenehme Holznoten und Süsse aufweist, andererseits aber auch dem HTR-Stil Referenz erweist mit Teer- und herb-adstringierenden Fass- und Würzanklängen am Gaumen und im Abgang. Süffiger Caroni, dem aber die letzte Komplexität fehlt.

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Details about Velier Caroni Blended Trinidad Rum 1985

A rum from Trinidad, bottled by Velier, at 49,5%.

CountryTrinidad
DistilleryCaroni
BottlerVelier
StyleAged rum, Rarities
ABV49,5%
Volume70cl
Age15 years
Vintage1985
Limited edition2,262 bottles

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About the Caroni distillery

The Caroni distillery is located in Trinidad. Rums from Caroni have been reviewed 10,399 times with an average of 8.8/10.

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Velier Caroni Blended Trinidad Rum 1985
Velier Caroni Blended Trinidad Rum 1985
Trinidad · 49,5% · 70cl
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