The Velier Caroni 1996 Employees Edition 1st Release John D Eversley is a distinguished 22-year-old rum from the now-closed Caroni distillery in Trinidad. This special edition is the inaugural release in the Employees series, paying homage to the distillery's dedicated employees who have been integral to its storied history. This particular release honors John D Eversley, who devoted over 22 years to the distillery, matching the age of this exceptional small batch.
Distilled in 1996 and meticulously aged in five heavy Caroni casks until 2018, this rum has been bottled at a formidable cask strength of 66.5% ABV. Made from molasses and aged in the tropical climate of Trinidad, the rum has experienced a high angels' share of over 81%, contributing to its robust and intense character.
Selected by Luca Gargano and Olivier Scars, a musician and Caroni aficionado, these casks are renowned for their signature Caroni characteristics. The Velier Caroni 1996 offers a rich and intense profile with complex aromas and flavors. Expect a nose filled with tar, raisin, bicycle tube, and creamy pineapple, while the palate delivers bold notes of licorice, tobacco, and rubber. The experience is heavy, intense, and multifaceted, making it a coveted choice for rum enthusiasts seeking an authentic Caroni expression.
This limited-edition rum has garnered significant attention from connoisseurs, making it a sought-after bottle for both collectors and enthusiasts. With only 1,192 bottles produced, its rarity adds to its allure.
This rum originates from the Caroni distillery in Trinidad and Tobago, and it is the first release in the Employees series by Velier.
Only 1,192 bottles were produced from five heavy Caroni casks.
The rum has an ABV of 66.5%, bottled at full proof.
The rum offers a complex aroma with notes of tar, raisin, bicycle tube, creamy pineapple, gingerbread, and tobacco. The palate is equally intense with flavors of licorice, tobacco, rubber, and spices.
The casks were selected by Luca Gargano and Olivier Scars, a musician and Caroni enthusiast.
Overall: John D'Eversley HTR is a captivating Caroni rum with rich complexity and a harmonious blend of tropical fruits, smoky wood, and earthy notes.
This rum has received high praise from reviewers. Many note its powerful and complex profile, typical of Caroni rums, with a rich sweetness and robust gum and tar notes. It is described as both balanced and quaffable, though with some rough edges. One reviewer highlighted it as their favorite in the Employees series, appreciating its intense and mouth-filling experience with flavors of honey, caramel, and burnt sugar. Some found it a bit dry initially but recognized its potential to become well-balanced and round with time. Overall, it is considered an extraordinary Caroni with a slight bite, making it a highlight from the Employee series.
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