The Velier Caroni 1996 Full Proof Blended Trinidad Rum is a distinctive and limited release of 5,083 bottles, resulting from a unique blend of light and heavy rums produced at the Caroni distillery in Trinidad and Tobago. Distilled in 1996 from molasses, this exceptional rum was aged for 23 years in casks, boasting a cask strength of 63.5% ABV. A special bottling by the renowned Italian company Velier, this rum was skillfully blended by a committee of 23 Caroni experts, showcasing a range of flavors from the lighter end with notes of light, fruity, and vegetal elements to the distillery's signature heavy, powerful, oily tropical-fruit character.
This 23-year-old Caroni was matured in Trinidad until 2008, followed by a final maturation at Diamond Distillers Ltd in Guyana until 2019. The blend is a harmonious marriage of diverse styles from the now-closed distillery, including both heavy and lighter column still rums. With a rich and gourmet profile, the rum offers a concentration of flavors, such as white wood, tobacco, toasted and caramelized nuts, grilled coconut, vanilla, coffee, and a touch of tar.
This exclusive release is a testament to the legendary Caroni Distillery, which shaped the rum from Trinidad but closed its doors in 2002. Luca Gargano secured over 150 casks from the inactive distillery, ensuring its heritage lives on through premium productions like this one. The Velier Caroni 1996 Full Proof Blended Trinidad Rum is an exceptional example of a rum that has gained depth and amplitude through aging, offering a memorable and intense tasting experience.
The ABV of this rum is 63.5%, representing a full-proof, cask strength rum.
This release was limited to 5,083 bottles.
This rum was initially aged in Trinidad until 2008 and then moved to Diamond Distillers Ltd in Guyana for final maturation until 2019.
This rum is a special bottling by Velier, blended by a committee of 23 Caroni experts. It showcases a range of flavors from both light and heavy rums, representing the signature profile of the now-closed Caroni Distillery.
Luca Gargano is a renowned figure in the rum industry, known for securing over 150 casks from the inactive Caroni Distillery to preserve and promote its heritage through premium rum productions like this one.
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