The Velier Caroni 1996 Employees Edition 3rd Release, also known as "Vijay Ranmarine," is a special bottling that pays tribute to the employees of the legendary Caroni distillery, which was founded in 1918 and closed in 2002. This particular release is from the highly regarded 1996 vintage and honors Vijay "Vijay" Ranmarine, who worked at the distillery for 23 years.
Following the distillery's closure in 2003, four casks of this vintage were acquired by Luca Gargano and Velier. The rum aged in Trinidad until 2008, when it was transferred to the Guyana warehouses of DDL. Upon arrival in Europe, the casks were tasted by various groups, and it was decided to halt further aging by transferring the rum to stainless steel vats.
The angels' share for this rum was reportedly over 85%, which is reflected in the limited number of bottles produced - only 766. The high angels' share is a testament to the tropical aging process and the unique character of Caroni rum. This is a rare and highly sought-after release, and a must-have for collectors and enthusiasts of Caroni rum.
Vijay Ranmarine is an employee who worked at the Caroni distillery for 23 years, and this special release pays homage to his dedication and contributions.
Due to the high angels' share, over 85% of the rum evaporated during the aging process, resulting in only 766 bottles being produced, making it extremely rare.
The 1996 vintage is highly regarded for its complex and bold flavors, reflecting the unique character of Caroni rum.
The rum was initially aged in Trinidad until 2008, then transferred to the Guyana warehouses of DDL before being moved to stainless steel vats in Europe to halt further aging.
The alcohol by volume (ABV) of this rum is 64.5%.
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