The Velier Caroni 1998 Employees Dayanand "Yunkoo" Balloon 4th Release is a remarkable and highly sought-after rum, distilled in 1998 at the Caroni distillery in Trinidad and Tobago and bottled by the independent bottler Velier. This limited release comprises 1180 bottles, distilled from molasses and aged for 22 years in tropical conditions, resulting in a complex and intensely flavored rum. Bottled at a cask strength of 68.3% ABV, this "Heavy Rum" is a true gem for rum connoisseurs. The nose of this rum is intense and features notes of tar, vanilla, oak, rubber, and mango. The palate is equally complex, with flavors of rubber, tar, wood, and a hint of almonds. The finish is long and warming, with smoky oak, rubber, and surprising mango notes. This Caroni rum is a blend of 6 casks selected from the last remaining stocks of the distillery, which were tasted and selected by Luca Gargano and 26 rum enthusiasts during a ceremony on April 12, 2019. This particular release is dedicated to Dayanand "Yunkoo" Balloon, who worked for 10 years at the Caroni distillery and is featured on the label. The Velier Caroni 1998 Employees Dayanand "Yunkoo" Balloon 4th Release is a must-try for those seeking a unique and emotional rum experience, offering an intense and complex flavor profile that is sure to impress even the most discerning of rum enthusiasts.
The ABV of this rum is 68.3%.
This edition was limited to 1180 bottles.
Dayanand "Yunkoo" Balloon worked for 10 years at the Caroni distillery and is honored with this release.
The tasting notes include aromas of tar, smoky notes, menthol, vanilla, and dried fruits. The taste is intense and peppery with hints of leather, rubber, tar, wood, and licorice. The finish is long and lingering with notes of oak, roasted nuts, mango, tar, rubber, tannins, smoke, and licorice.
The casks were selected by Luca Gargano and 26 rum enthusiasts during a ceremony on April 12, 2019.
This rum has received overwhelmingly positive reviews from enthusiasts. Many appreciated its intense and complex nose with notes of tar, rubber, and oak, complemented by hints of fruit and vanilla. The palate is described as powerful and warming, with strong notes of rubber, tar, and wood, balanced by subtle hints of almonds and leather. The finish is praised for being long, smoky, and warming, with unique notes of mango and roasted nuts. Despite its high ABV, the rum is noted for its smoothness and drinkability, making it a standout in the Caroni series.
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