Velier Caroni 1982 Heavy Trinidad 23-year-old rum is a rare and highly sought-after expression, with only 1,360 bottles released in 2005. Produced at the renowned Caroni Distillery in Trinidad and Tobago and bottled by the esteemed Velier brand, this rum has aged for 23 years in a tropical climate, resulting in a rich and complex profile. The rum's color is akin to honey, suggesting a rich texture, while its legs cling to the glass, promising a full-bodied experience.
On the nose, the rum reveals captivating notes of caramel, cinnamon, lime, vanilla, and molasses, accompanied by unique hints of leather and warm asphalt. A buttery quality is also present, creating a pastry-like aroma that intertwines with tropical fruits like banana, coconut, and mango. Despite its high alcohol content of 62%, it is well-integrated, enhancing the depth of the aromatic profile.
The palate is lively and complex, offering flavours of caramel, bitter sharpness, solvents, tar, and menthol. These are complemented by dark chocolate and a floral undertone, with petrol and menthol adding further complexity. The finish is long and drying, characterized by notes of toffee, tar, fruits, dry marzipan, and a final touch of licorice and rubber.
Overall, the Velier Caroni 1982 Heavy Trinidad 23yo provides a multifaceted experience, balancing sweet and bitter notes with sharp edges and a lingering dryness. Its complexity and depth make it a memorable rum that stands out among other Caroni bottlings from the same year.
This rum is unique due to its long aging period of 23 years in a tropical climate, which results in a rich and complex profile. The limited release of only 1,360 bottles also adds to its rarity and desirability.
The main flavor notes include caramel, bitter sharpness, solvents, tar, menthol, and dark chocolate, with a floral undertone and hints of petrol.
This rum can be enjoyed neat to fully appreciate its complex profile. Adding a few drops of water can help open up additional flavors and aromas.
Caramel, cinnamon, lime, vanilla, molasses, leather, warm asphalt, banana, coconut, mango, buttery.
Caramel, bitter, sharp, solvents, tar, menthol, dark chocolate, floral, petrol.
Toffee, tar, fruits, dry, marzipan, licorice, rubber.
Velier Caroni 1982 Heavy Trinidad 23yo offers a complex and multifaceted profile, characterized by intense aromas of tar and rubber alongside sweet notes of caramel and vanilla. The taste balances bitter and sweet notes with sharp edges and a lingering dryness, making it a standout expression among Caroni bottlings.
As a reviewer and rum enthusiast, I find the Velier Caroni 1982 Heavy Trinidad 23yo to be an extraordinary expression. Its intriguing combination of sweet, bitter, and sharp flavors, along with its well-integrated high alcohol content, makes it a truly memorable rum. The depth and complexity of this bottling offer a unique experience that stands out among other Caroni rums, making it a prized addition to any collection.
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