Discover the exquisite Velier Caroni 2000 Full Proof Heavy Trinidad 17yo, a truly remarkable creation from the legendary Caroni distillery in Trinidad and Tobago. Distilled in 2000 and aged for 17 years, this exceptional rum is a limited release, boasting its rarity with only 242 bottles in existence. Selected and bottled by the prestigious independent bottler Velier exclusively for Eataly, this rum captivates enthusiasts with its cask strength of 68.4% ABV and distinctive flavor profile.
The captivating aroma of this Trinidad rum leaves a lasting impression with a delightful blend of tropical fruit, molasses, and oak undertones, transporting you to the Caribbean paradise. On the palate, the rum presents a symphony of flavors, combining notes of caramelized sugar, exotic spices, and a subtle hint of smokiness. Enjoy this molasses-based rum in its full-bodied, rich taste that lingers in a long, satisfying finish.
Showcasing a tawny color with thick, oily streaks, this single cask rum offers a complex aroma with hints of burnt caramel, lid matches, gasoline, papaya, guava, and sandalwood. The palate delivers flavors of papaya, sandalwood, engine oil, burnt caramel, and a mix of herbs and spices, culminating in a long and dirty finish with engine oil and asphalt notes. Overall, the Velier Caroni 2000 17yo is a solid Caroni expression, though not outstanding, making it a highly desirable item for collectors due to its limited availability and higher secondary market prices.
This rum is unique due to its limited release of only 242 bottles, its high ABV of 68.4%, and its complex flavor profile that includes hydrocarbons, tropical fruits, and exotic spices.
This rum was distilled at the Caroni distillery in Trinidad and Tobago, one of the last distillations on the island before the distillery closed.
The rum was aged for 17 years in the tropical climate of Trinidad, which intensifies its flavors and character.
Tropical fruit, molasses, oak, burnt caramel, lid matches, gasoline, papaya, guava, sandalwood.
Caramelized sugar, exotic spices, smokiness, papaya, sandalwood, engine oil, burnt caramel, herbs, spices.
Long, dirty, engine oil, asphalt.
This rum reveals a robust and complex profile dominated by hydrocarbons, with delightful notes of tropical fruits and spices. A full-bodied, rich taste that lingers in a long, satisfying finish.
The Velier Caroni 2000 Full Proof Heavy Trinidad 17yo is an extraordinary rum with a bold and unique flavor profile. While it may be a tad too dry for some, its intriguing notes of hydrocarbons, tropical fruits, and exotic spices make it a distinctive and highly collectible option for rum enthusiasts. Its limited release and high ABV further contribute to its allure, making it a noteworthy addition to any collection.
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