The Velier Caroni 1998 Employees Edition 4th Release Balas "Brigade" Bhaggan is a highly sought-after rum from the renowned Caroni distillery in Trinidad and Tobago. This distinctive rum is distilled from molasses using column distillation and boasts an ABV of 68.4%, with only 1,158 bottles released. This "Heavy Rum" is characteristic of the Caroni style, aged for 22 years in tropical climates, lending it a unique profile.
This particular release, the 4th Employees Edition, pays tribute to Balas "Brigade" Bhaggan, a dedicated Caroni distillery employee who worked there for 14 years. The label features a photograph of Balas taken by the late Fredi Macarini, adding a personal touch to this remarkable bottle.
The rum is a blend of six casks selected during the Caroni Ceremony on April 12, 2019, by 26 rum enthusiasts, including Luca Gargano. These casks were fully matured in Trinidad before being placed into a neutral tank in October 2019. The angels' share of this rum exceeds 80%, which explains the limited number of bottles produced.
On the nose, the rum offers intriguing aromas of tropical fruit, leather, tar, caramel, and nutmeg. Its flavor profile is multifaceted, featuring notes of bacon, vanilla, meaty, woody, fruity, toffee, and licorice. The finish is long-lasting, combining smoky, leathery, roasted, herbal, bitter, burnt sugar, meaty, and menthol notes. This complex and harmonious blend provides a unique and sophisticated tasting experience, making the Velier Caroni 1998 Employees Edition 4th Release Balas "Brigade" Bhaggan an excellent choice for rum enthusiasts looking to explore the distinctive Caroni profile.
The ABV is 68.4%.
Only 1,158 bottles were produced.
The rum was aged for 22 years in tropical climates.
This release pays tribute to Balas "Brigade" Bhaggan, a Caroni distillery employee. It is a blend of six casks selected by rum enthusiasts, including Luca Gargano.
The rum features aromas of tropical fruit, leather, tar, caramel, and nutmeg, with flavors of bacon, vanilla, meaty, woody, fruity, toffee, and licorice.
The Velier Caroni 1998 Employees Edition 4th Release Balas "Brigade" Bhaggan has elicited mixed reactions from reviewers. Some were pleasantly surprised by its warm, round, and fruity aroma, which deviates from the typical Caroni profile. The taste is quite dry, bitter, and woody, with pronounced notes of burnt sugar, licorice, and wood. While some found the alcohol integration lacking, a few drops of water significantly enhanced the rum's flavors. Overall, the rum is considered complex and intriguing, appealing to those who appreciate multifaceted and robust spirits.
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