Velier Caroni 39th Release (The Last) Heavy Trinidad Rum 1996
Widely regarded as a world‑class Caroni: ultra‑complex, perfectly integrated 61.9% ABV, endless finish and a spot‑on balance of dirty workshop notes, dark sweetness, fruit and wood.
At the Last Caroni, the typical workshop smells tend to fade into the background. I smell delicious baked goods, spices and vanilla. But also dried fruit and prunes. In the mouth, rubber and tar come to the fore again. There are also roasted notes, olives and light grassy notes. A very long and beautiful finish. A great rum. One of the best Caronis!Read more
Caroni fans and peat/Islay whisky drinkers who crave intense dirty notes wrapped in dark caramel, wood and mentholated tropical fruit at full proof.
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How does Velier Caroni 39th Release (The Last) Heavy Trinidad Rum 1996 taste?
Benchmark heavy Caroni legend
If you already love serious Caroni, this is the ultra‑polished “all in” version—same workshop dirt, but deeper fruit, sweeter caramel and phenomenal balance at full strength.
Beginners, those sensitive to high ABV, or anyone who dislikes rubber/tar notes and doesn’t want to pay collector‑level prices.
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About the Caroni distillery
The Caroni distillery is located in Trinidad. Rums from Caroni have been reviewed 10,014 times with an average of 8.8/10.
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At the Last Caroni, the typical workshop smells tend to fade into the background. I smell delicious baked goods, spices and vanilla. But also dried fruit and prunes. In the mouth, rubber and tar come to the fore again. There are also roasted notes, olives and light grassy notes. A very long and beautiful finish. A great rum. One of the best Caronis!
Auto-translatedEpic Velier Caroni Tasting 2023: Schier endloses Bouquet. Die klassischen Caroni-Noten gehen ein grossartiges Wechselspiel ein mit Früchten, Holz und einer exquisiten Süsse, woraus sich eine fantastische Komplexität ergibt. Nicht nur im Vergleich mit anderen Abfüllungen des bemerkenswerten Jahrgangs 1996 ein herausragender Vertreter des Caroni-Stils. Absolute Caroni-Spitze.
Absolut scheußlich schmeckt und riecht wie frisch asphaltierte Straße
Incredibly complex and yet easy sipping. A real Caroni highlight!
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