CoR Caroni 1998
For experienced palates: a 23‑year-old cask strength Caroni that leans fruity and herbal rather than brutally dirty. RumX members praise its creamy mouthfeel, integrated 62.2% ABV, and warm, medium finish.
- Balanced Caroni dirt
- Fruity herbal twist
- Smooth at 62.2%
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How does CoR Caroni 1998 taste?
Aggregated from 28 community reviews.
Fruity, herbal, softer-style Caroni For experienced palates: a 23‑year-old cask strength Caroni that leans fruity and herbal rather than brutally dirty. RumX members praise its creamy mouthfeel, integrated 62.2% ABV, and warm, medium finish.
Caroni fans wanting a slightly softer, fruitier 1998 with herbal tea/tobacco notes, plus high-ABV lovers who enjoy intensity without being completely overwhelmed.
Beginners, those sensitive to 62% ABV, or drinkers expecting ultra‑funky, workshop‑heavy Caroni or long, sweet finishes.
How is CoR Caroni 1998 rated?
RumX's 0–10 scale is strict — 8.6 lands squarely 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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Review by Frank
12th GRF, Colours of Rum Tasting. Quick and short... Nose: rubber glove, plastic, some bacon too, toasty. Yes, Caroni. Vanilla. But a bit restrained... Palate: strong here, nice and sweet, bacon, singed plastic, little mint, very round and pleasant, I like very much.
Review by RumTaTa
Tasted at the 12th GRF Bonus and highlight at the Colours of Rum Tasting. Very smooth, much Caroni but of course there's such a bottle not free.
Review by Christian Rudt
Das Überraschungssample im colours of Rum Tasting danke Steffen 😀 Ist ein schöner caroni aus 98 intensiv nicht überfordernd. Die dreckigen Noten sind da aber leicht versteckt.Mir gefällt er sehr gut.
Review by Lukas Jäger
Probiert auf dem 12. GRF, in der Masterclass bei Colours of Rum und präsentiert von Special-Guest Steffen „Caroni“ Mayer: In der Nase das klassische Caroni-Profil, wie viele 98er eher auf der süßen Seite. Am Gaumen dann auch ordentlich Dreck, das was wir an Caroni so lieben, aber auch nicht zu stark. Dazu etwas Tabak und grüner Tee, was diesen Caroni durchaus etwas speziell macht. Insgesamt reicht es nicht für die Spitzengruppe, aber trotzdem eine sehr schöne Abfüllung aus unserer verlorenen Lieblingsdistille
Review by Gunnar Böhme "Bauerngaumen" 🤓
One of my highlights at the fair. Crowning conclusion of the CoR tasting. Lip licker.
Review by Alex1981
Intensiv, aber eher fruchtig. Weniger industrial als seine 96er Brüder. Recht Trocken hinten raus. Trotzdem sehr gut, mag die Intensität
Review by Oliver
Very accessible and tasty Caroni. Relatively few dirty associations. Very good representative of the 1998 vintage!
Review by Kevin Sorensen 🇩🇰
While this is a Caroni there is something unique about it. Even at this high ABV it aomes in smooth and it's more fruity than your average caroni. The typical Caroni notes are still there though :-) There is a bit of smoke to the spices and fruits on the nose well blegnede with the typical Caroni notes. Tha palate is nicely warm with some wood, spices and fruits. There is a very light touch of chocolate which gets more powerful in the empty glass. The finish is medium long and warm with nice spices and some rubber. I think that with a drop of water this could be a very good beginner Caroni. Price to quality is OK.
Review by DomM
Nice nose with dirt and some fruits. On the palate seit again, however, combined with herb / tea / tabacco notes. Intense.
Review by Vinkes89
Geruch ist sehr faulig. Ich vergleiche es mit einem Besuch eines Apfelbaums in dem am Boden bereits die fauligen Äpfel liegen. Geschmack ist sehr tief und sehr kräuterhaltiz
Review by Johannes
Guter, typischer 98er Caroni!
Review by Jakob
On the one hand, many typical Caroni notes, but the dirty character remains tightly held in check. Unusual are the distinct green notes of tea and tobacco. Overall, quite a change from other 1998 continental-aged Caronis, but not enough for the top group in my book.
Review by mto75
kaum Caroni-Werkstatt, erinnert mich eher an St. Lucia, ansonsten aber rund und durchaus spannend.
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23 bottles logged by 52,000+ RumX members. The ratio of closed / opened / emptied, indicates whether this rum is meant to be drunk or is a collector's item.
Also on the wishlist of 6 members.
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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