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Velier Caroni 5th Employees Roopnarine „Roop“ Toolsie HTR 1996
The first surprise is how easy 66% can drink — several tasters call it mild and deceptively smooth for the proof. Then the classic Caroni workshop notes hit: tar, rubber, old leather and burnt sugar, wrapped in dark chocolate and a heavy oak that runs long. Sweet caramel sits underneath the dirty side. A few feel the wood dominates and it lands mid-pack among the '96s.
The community says- Classic Caroni funk
- Alcohol well integrated
- Long oaky finish
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How does Velier Caroni 5th Employees Roopnarine „Roop“ Toolsie HTR 1996 taste?
Aggregated from 59 community reviews.
Dirty, tarry 1996 Caroni at cask strength A very good 1996 Caroni — tar, rubber and dark chocolate over caramel, with the alcohol well tucked in. Some find it wood-heavy and less distinctive than sibling releases.
Caroni fans who love the tar-and-rubber dirty style
Anyone new to rum or put off by high proof and oak
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100% rate it 8 or higher. 18 selected write-ups from 59 community ratings. You can view the complete list in our app.
Review by Kevin Sorensen 🇩🇰
The caramel is lighter on this one, but still nice and round in the overall profile. The nose has roasted wood, tar and rubber right off the bat with fruit caramel, vanilla and chocolate trailing closely being. In the back there is leather and some nuttyness. The palate is intense, complex and lightly bitter with roasted wood, tar and rubber followed by fruit, caramel and burnt sugar. I also find menthol and leather in there. The finish is long and lightly bitter with roasted wood and a medicinal note i can't put my finger on.
Review by mto75
verkostet zusammen mit dem Breeze. Der Breeze wirkt an der Nase etwas runder, karamelliger und irgendwie kommen Assoziationen von Bohnerwachs auf (aus diesen ‚schrägen’ Tuben wie sie es früher gab). Der Roop kommt etwas frischer und stechender daher, Bergamotte und Kiefernholz im Hintergrund. Sind beide an der Nase noch eher zurückhaltend, kommen die Werkstatt-Noten am Gaumen dann aber brachial, einfach köstlich 🤤 Auch am Gaumen finde ich den Breeze etwas ausgewogener. Der Alkohol ist beim Roop nicht ganz so gut eingebunden.
Review by Christoph H.
Präfazit: für einen Velier Caroni, ganz nett Der Jahrgang 96, ist definitiv noch als solcher zu erkennen. Allerdings ist der Rum schon sehr auf der dreckigen Seite, ob ich hier wirklich blind auf 96 gekommen wäre, weiß ich nicht. Das macht den Rum auf der einen Seite sehr spannend und abwechslungsreicher, auf der anderen Seite schwebt über allem so sehr der Alkohol, dass da in der Nase nicht mehr all zu viel anzukommen scheint. Im Mund kommen für mein Empfinden sehr viel Menthol und Kräuter durch. Guter Rum, bleibt jedoch hinter der Konkurrenz klar zurück
Review by Pavel Spacek
Realy mild for 66% ... Caroni je destilerie z Trinidadu, produkujici v dobe sve nejvetsi slavy rum, ktery se pridaval v pomeru 1:10 do namornickeho blendu. Byl totiz moc vyrazny a divny nez aby byl prijemny na jazyku. V roce 2000 destilerka skoncila s produkci a byla uzavrena. Az v roce 2010 se objevili degustatori, kteri si rum oblibili prave pro jeho specialni chut. A zajem rostl. Caroni patri do kategorie rumu "you need to try before you die". Doporucuji, Caroni je opravdu unikatni rum.
Review by Djehey
Me voilà devant un monument du rhum dont les bouteilles sont pour moi intouchables... Étonnement, le nez se révèle fruité et agréable pour un tel degré d'alcool. Les arômes Caroni me semblent plutôt discret. Pour 66°, la bouche est tellement facile que s'en est déconcertant. À nouveau, on a au devant de la scène les fruits. Puis se mêle ensuite les arômes de goudron et de bois. La finale est longue et je trouve que l'ensemble de ces arômes perdure bien ensemble avec un côté sale et brûlé.
Review by Martin Augustin
Beeindruckende Nase einerseits nach Toffee, Karamell, gelben Früchten und Holz, andererseits nach zurückhaltend dreckigen Noten von Klebstoff, Teer und Gummi. Wow, genialer dreckiger Geschmack mit ausgeprägtem Teer und etwas Gummi. Trotzdem süß mit Karamell, braunem Zucker und Fass. Der Abgang ist lang mit teerigen Noten und einer tollen frische von Zitrusfrüchten, sowie warmen Noten von dunkler Schokolade. Tolle Geschmacksexplosion eines sehr guten 96er Caroni.
Review by Joachim Guger
Sehr frisch, schweres Karamell, Hustensaft, Harz, Holz und dann noch die typischen Teer und Gumminoten. Schwer, voll und perfekt geschmolzen. Wooooow!! Sehr würzig und voll im Mund. Viel Holz und Gewürze im Abgang. Phänomenale Nase, sehr frisch. Danach zwar toll, aber sehr holzdominiert. Was ja nicht verwunderlich ist.
Review by Jakob
Epic Velier Caroni Tasting 2023: The great age is recognizable by the pronounced barrel influence, which nevertheless still allows enough tension in the profile so as not to be completely overlaid. In the midfield of the 1996 Caronis, which overall describes an excellent rum.
Review by Filip Šikula
Fifth employee of the evening. On the nose there are many sweet notes, crème brulee, coffee and chocolate, but followed by rubber and rubber. The palate has a sweet profile with hints of technique and fruit notes. The finish is long and woody with leather.
Review by Aussierumfan
A lovely 1996 Caroni! A massive nose with notes of wood jump out. Strong in the palate with a lovely sweetness along with medicinal notes. Tar, rubber and wood and is also quite spices. A long lingering finish.
Review by Schleepie
Ein ganz toller Caroni. Ölige Konsistenz, je länger im Mund desto sirupartiger, viel dunkle Schokolade, im Antritt etwas pfeffrig, Alkohol easy eingebunden. Langer Abgang, viel Fass (positiv). Toll!
Review by Maxence
Perfect 1996 vintage profile with sweet and typical Caroni notes in the background. Alcohol integration is perfect as well. One of my favourite Employees for sure !
Review by Oliver
In the nose not quite as restrained as "Breeze". On the palate, however, also too woody and dry.
Review by Sebastian Kornett
Wow damn tasty. The palate gives what the nose promises.
Review by Simon Leroux
Petite déception ici, pas très très Caroni. Très loin du Last
Review by Johannes
Eher auf der dreckigen Seite, aber trotzdem hohes Niveau!
Review by igor_loves_rum
Für mich der beste der drei aus der 5. Serie
Review by Rumclub Latvia
Superb Caroni
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Expert review by Zucker und Zeste
Here I find the bitterness of burnt sugar and at the same time some sweetness of caramel. Subtle menthol, but not as blatant as in other Caroni from the Employeer range. Rubbery and somewhat metallic on the finish. The alcohol is also very elegantly integrated here. A great rum, but not quite as far ahead as the Manmohan.
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Details about Velier Caroni 5th Employees Roopnarine „Roop“ Toolsie HTR 1996
A rum from Trinidad, bottled by Velier, at 66,1%.
Community purchases
69 bottles logged by 55 collectors.
A collector's bottle.
5% opened, 3 emptied and repurchased.
What does Velier Caroni 5th Employees Roopnarine „Roop“ Toolsie HTR 1996 cost?
Community paid 54–1,568 €.
Current best price: 1095.00 € – within the typical community range.
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All releases in this series
Velier Caroni 1st Employees John „D“ Eversley HTR 1996
Velier Caroni 1st Employees John „D“ Eversley HTR 1996Heavy, tarry Caroni with dark fruit
Velier Caroni 1st Employees Dennis „X“ Gopaul HTR 1998
Velier Caroni 1st Employees Dennis „X“ Gopaul HTR 1998Hot, tarry cask-strength Caroni for sipping
Velier Caroni 2nd Employees David „Sarge“ Charran 1996
Velier Caroni 2nd Employees David „Sarge“ Charran 1996Heavy, tarry Caroni with dark sweetness
Velier Caroni 2nd Employees Kevon „Slippery“ Moreno HTR 1998
Velier Caroni 2nd Employees Kevon „Slippery“ Moreno HTR 1998Fierce, tarry Caroni that needs air
Velier Caroni 3rd Employees Vijay „Vijay“ Ranmarine 1996
Velier Caroni 3rd Employees Vijay „Vijay“ Ranmarine 1996Roasted, tarry Caroni with a softer side
Velier Caroni 3rd Employees Ganesh „Buju“ Ramgobie 1998
Velier Caroni 3rd Employees Ganesh „Buju“ Ramgobie 1998Dirty, woody 1998 Caroni at full proof
Velier Caroni 3rd Employees Nita „Nitz“ Hogan 2000
Velier Caroni 3rd Employees Nita „Nitz“ Hogan 2000Dirty, powerful 2000 Caroni, long finish
Velier Caroni 4th Employees Balas „Brigade“ Bhaggan 1998
Velier Caroni 4th Employees Balas „Brigade“ Bhaggan 1998Dirty, smoky Caroni that runs dry
Velier Caroni 4th Employees Dayanand „Yunkoo“ Balloon 1998
Velier Caroni 4th Employees Dayanand „Yunkoo“ Balloon 1998Heavy, dirty Caroni — tar, rubber, menthol
Velier Caroni 4th Employees Basdeo „Dicky“ Ramsarran HTR 2000
Velier Caroni 4th Employees Basdeo „Dicky“ Ramsarran HTR 2000Fruity, menthol-heavy tropical Caroni at cask strength
Velier Caroni 5th Employees Dhanraj „Dan“ Maharaj HTR 1996
Velier Caroni 5th Employees Dhanraj „Dan“ Maharaj HTR 1996Dirty, roasted 1996 Caroni at cask strength
Velier Caroni 5th Employees Roopnarine „Roop“ Toolsie HTR 1996
Velier Caroni 5th Employees Roopnarine „Roop“ Toolsie HTR 1996Dirty, tarry 1996 Caroni at cask strength
Velier Caroni 5th Employees Deodat „Breeze“ Manmohan HTR 1996
Velier Caroni 5th Employees Deodat „Breeze“ Manmohan HTR 1996Sweet, tarry Caroni for patient sippers
Velier Caroni 6th Employees United HTR 1996
Velier Caroni 6th Employees United HTR 1996Woody, spicy Caroni, less dirty than usual
Velier Caroni 6th Employees Mahesh “Sonny Black” Bridgelal HTR 1996
Velier Caroni 6th Employees Mahesh “Sonny Black” Bridgelal HTR 1996Deep, tarry Caroni with roasted, bitter edge
Velier Caroni 6th Employees Ricky “Dirty Harry” Seeharack HTR 1996
Velier Caroni 6th Employees Ricky “Dirty Harry” Seeharack HTR 1996Dense, tarry 1996 Caroni for the faithful
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