The Silver Seal 1997 Trinidad Rum, Nature 18yo, 46% 700ml is a distinguished rum distilled in 1997 at the historic Caroni distillery in Trinidad & Tobago, which has been long closed. This exceptional spirit was meticulously aged for 18 years before being bottled in 2015 in Glasgow, Scotland. It's a limited edition, with only 280 bottles available, making it a prized possession for rum enthusiasts and collectors alike.
With a captivating coppery hue, this rum offers an aromatic nose that initially greets you with notes of cinnamon and wood, gradually revealing softer scents of caramel, vanilla, banana, and marzipan. The signature Caroni aroma of tar also makes a notable appearance. On the palate, the rum unveils intense flavors of earth and old leather, complemented by tar and burnt sugar. The finish is long-lasting, dry, and spicy, with hints of tar, salt, lemon, and a touch of cinnamon.
This rum stands as a well-balanced expression of Caroni's distinctive style, featuring a slightly more subtle hydrocarbon note than usual. Its complexity and depth make it an outstanding example of Trinidadian rum, delivering a rich and immersive tasting experience.
This rum is special due to its origin from the now-closed Caroni distillery, its 18-year aging process, and its limited bottling of only 280 bottles. These factors contribute to its rarity and unique flavor profile.
The main flavor notes include earth, old leather, tar, burnt sugar, tar, salt, lemon, and cinnamon.
This rum offers a more subtle hydrocarbon note compared to other Caroni rums, making it a well-balanced and complex expression of the distillery's distinctive style.
Cinnamon, wood, caramel, vanilla, banana, marzipan, tar
Earth, old leather, tar, burnt sugar
Long, dry, spicy, tar, salt, lemon, cinnamon
This rum delivers a rich and immersive tasting experience, characterized by its well-balanced blend of intense and subtle flavors. Its complexity and depth make it a standout example of Trinidadian rum, offering a unique journey through its aromatic and flavorful notes.
The Silver Seal 1997 Trinidad Rum is a truly exceptional bottle that captures the essence of the Caroni distillery's unique style. With its well-balanced blend of intense and subtle flavors and its rich aromatic profile, this rum offers a memorable tasting experience. Its limited availability and historic significance only add to its allure, making it a must-have for any serious rum enthusiast.
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