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TBRC Caroni Bottled for Kirsch Whisky 1998
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Cherry, menthol and fresh bicycle rubber, with dark chocolate and mocha underneath. This 1998 Caroni leans fruitier and rounder than most — several tasters call it "not so dirty," more herbal and even a touch sweet. The workshop notes are there but soft. One reviewer named it a new reference for "fruchtige caronis," while bicycle-tube hardliners might miss the heavier tar.
The community says- Cherry and menthol
- Rounder, less dirty
- Keep in mind: Less tar/rubber
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Auction results: 199–248 € (19 sales in 24 months, incl. buyer's premium, latest 09/2026). How the range is built ›
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How does TBRC Caroni Bottled for Kirsch Whisky 1998 taste?
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Rounder, fruity Caroni with cherry and menthol Loved by most as a milder, fruitier Caroni — cherry, menthol and chocolate over gentle rubber. The catch: purists chasing the dirtiest Trinidad tar will find it too polished.
People wanting a fruitier, gentler entry into Caroni
Purists chasing the dirtiest tar and rubber
Style & occasion: Mature & oakySipping neat
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Is it right for you?
Yes, if you're after bold, mature, oaky rums for sipping neat.
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What does the community say?
26 community reviews
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13 selected written reviews
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Review by zabo
A Caroni to enjoy, not quite so dirty... Edit: corrected upwards again briefly, after some time in the open sample it became even rounder. For me an 'easy sipper' Caroni with very few dirty notes.
Review by Oliver
Very likable 1998.
Review by Kevin Sorensen 🇩🇰
This was a huge surprise, not your typical Caroni at all. Milder and rounder than you'd expect and not dirty at all. The nose is fruity and herbal with menthol, chocolate and some roasted notes. The palate is light, round and kind of sweet with cherry rubber, menthol, chocolate and a lighter herbal note than the nose. The finish is medium long and mild with cherries as well as light rubber and wood.
Review by Jakob
Very solid HTR from 1998. Appealing profile, balanced aromatics with both the intense aromas of the Heavy Trinidad style as well as a pleasant residual sweetness and spice and wood notes. A more than solid representative of the vintage.
Review by Timo Groeger
Well, what can you say about this Caroni? It just doesn't have the usual Caroni DNA, but it's still clearly recognizable here, thanks to solvents, bicycle tube, rubber, polish and a little bit of tar :) Still just CARONI :)
Review by Beach-and-Rum 🏖️🌴
A little Caroni tasting. I wish I hadn't started it. Why do they all taste so good? :D Great stuff. Not so pronounced workshop notes. Rather a little fruitier, sweeter and nicely drinkable. I like it very much. Many thanks Jakob.
Review by Agricoler
I find it very tasty all round. Very well integrated alcohol. Nice mint/cherry note and suitably dirty. Overall, probably not top shelf for Caroni beginners, but just right. Definitely worth a purchase!
Review by Alex1981
Solid 98 Caroni. Not dirty but nice complexity! Long finish, I like it :-)
Review by crazyforgoodbooze
an incredible beautiful blend of cherry, thyme, bicycle tube and strong mocha! the full package of floral and fruity and in addition very round and not so metallic
Review by Johannes
Nice Caroni, not too dirty.
Review by Minion
Can also exude a drinkable note and is really pleasant on a relaxed evening. Very wild for a rum
Review by JonnyK
Slightly smoky, chocolate, strong
Review by Anonymous
Menthol, tar, pleasantly dirty. For me a nice Caroni.
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Expert reviews
2 critics scored it, averaging 8.5/10. Reviews from RumX's blog partners, independent experts who have tasted, evaluated, and described this rum.
Expert review by Rob Bauer
Read full review ›Nose What..wait a moment! Mentholated chocolate, parsley, thyme, essential oils, Axe Deo, some glue and melted butter. This ain't no petrol can, but a hybrid of Angostura (the good ones), Damoiseau and some drops of Caroni 1996 Guyana stock. Plus the most herbal Caroni nose we've had in the glass so far. Definitely not one of the Dirty Trinidad section, which could disappoint some of the bicycle tube hardliners, but we on the other hand highly welcome it. After some time a very slight dirtiness arises, but not of rubber, more like farmy Islay peat, Bowmore style. No complaints Sir, we appreciate that bouquet. With water: Some sour cherries just popped in. Palate Delicate and creamy cherry sweetness meets new bicycle rubber. There it is! But not unpleasant. Add carob and filter coffee. Add After Eight Chocolate. Add cherries. Add amaretto and a few dashes of thyme oil. Throw a new eraser into the juice. Stirr. Ready is the heavy bodied, magic potion. It's a bit sharp though. With water: Getting perceptibly thinner. Better skip that water. Finish Medium long for a Caroni, but long enough for a continental one. The black cherries clearly set the agenda.
Expert review by Rob Bauer
Nose What..wait a moment! Mentholated chocolate, parsley, thyme, essential oils, Axe Deo, some glue and melted butter. This ain't no petrol can, but a hybrid of Angostura (the good ones), Damoiseau and some drops of Caroni 1996 Guyana stock. Plus the most herbal Caroni nose we've had in the glass so far. Definitely not one of the Dirty Trinidad section, which could disappoint some of the bicycle tube hardliners, but we on the other hand highly welcome it. After some time a very slight dirtiness arises, but not of rubber, more like farmy Islay peat, Bowmore style. No complaints Sir, we appreciate that bouquet. With water: Some sour cherries just popped in. Palate Delicate and creamy cherry sweetness meets new bicycle rubber. There it is! But not unpleasant. Add carob and filter coffee. Add After Eight Chocolate. Add cherries. Add amaretto and a few dashes of thyme oil. Throw a new eraser into the juice. Stirr. Ready is the heavy bodied, magic potion. It's a bit sharp though. With water: Getting perceptibly thinner. Better skip that water. Finish Medium long for a Caroni, but long enough for a continental one. The black cherries clearly set the agenda.
TBRC Caroni Bottled for Kirsch Whisky 1998 at live auctions
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31 bottles logged by 22 collectors.
A collector's bottle.
9% opened, 2 emptied.
What does TBRC Caroni Bottled for Kirsch Whisky 1998 cost?
Community paid 214–342 €.
Current best price: 359.50 € – above the typical community range.
Purchase prices reported by members, not a shop price. Avg. 266 €. Price history with 19 auction results in RX+ ›
31 purchased · 26 tasted · 11 wishlist · as of
Details about TBRC Caroni Bottled for Kirsch Whisky 1998
A Column Still Rum from Trinidad, bottled by That Boutique-Y Rum Company, at 58,1%.
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