Caroni – The Myth in a Glass
For collectors, long a legend; for newcomers, the next big step into the world of premium rum: the Caroni Distillery from Trinidad amazes all types of rum lovers with powerful, complex aromas and a fascinating history.
What makes Caroni so special?
The Caroni Distillery, closed in 2003, is today regarded as a “lost distillery,” and its rums are collector’s items highly sought after all around the globe. With every bottle, you’re not just enjoying extraordinary rum — you’re sipping a piece of rum history.
- Rarity & Value: With the distillery closed down for over 20 years, remaining stocks grow ever scarcer. Since roughly 2015, the value of Caroni bottlings has risen steadily.
- Tropical Aging: Many Caroni rums were matured entirely in a tropical climate. Those conditions create an intensely rich, complex flavor profile — amplified by a impressive “angel’s share” (evaporation) of often 80% and higher.
- Unique Flavor: Renowned for their “Heavy Trinidad Rum” style, Caroni rums deliver bold notes of tar, burnt rubber, petrol, and exotic spices — a taste explosion unmatched in the rum world.
- Cult Status: To rum aficionados and collectors, Caroni represents the ultimate in authentic, traditional rum craftsmanship.
Whether you’re a seasoned collector or an inquisitive beginner, here is a curation of what we find to be the perfect “pyramide” to experience the world of Caroni with an exclusive RumX discounts of 5%:
1. Price‑performance star
- Price: €362,43
€381,50 - Community: Oily and leathery, with signature tar and rubber aromas wrapped in gentle vanilla sweetness—an accessible Caroni ideal for newcomers yet complex enough for veterans
2. The hidden champion
- Price: €570
€600 - Community: Perfectly balanced “dirty” profile—rubber, tar and wood tempered by leather and vanilla, with just enough fruit and menthol to keep it inviting, beating most single casks in a blind tasting
3. The curious continental masterpiece
- Price: €522,50
€550 - Community: Bold and evolving — industrial tar and rubber notes fused with tropical fruit, roasted oak and caramel for an adventurous sip
3. All-time community star
- Price: €1425
€1500 - ** Community:** Mega‑complex yet smooth: tar, wood and rubber interlace with mango, herbs and spice, finishing long, creamy and perfectly balanced
5. The best Caroni in the world (per RumX community ratings)
- Price: €3705
€3900 - ** Community:** The pinnacle of tropical aging—tar and tobacco meld with mango and spice on a woody, spicy palate that lingers in perfect harmony
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P.S.: Want to learn more about Caroni and what makes the tropically aged releases so special? Check out our notes from the Epic Velier Caroni Tasting: The Epic Velier Caroni Tasting | RumX
