The Velier Caroni 2000 Trinidad Millennium Extra Strong is a limited-edition rum from the historic and now-defunct Caroni distillery, meticulously bottled by the esteemed independent bottler Velier. This exquisite rum is a blend of 12 casks from the year 2000, designed to highlight the distillery's signature notes: a harmonious blend of tar and hydrocarbons, exotic fruits, wood, spices, and floral aromas. The rum's deep orange-copper hue and powerful bouquet are a testament to its rich heritage and complex profile.
On the nose, it exudes a powerful aroma of bitumen, hydrocarbons, dried fruits (dates, figs), exotic fruits (passion fruit, mango), spices (ginger, pepper), vanilla, and subtle floral notes. The palate unfolds a rich tapestry of flavors, including an intriguing mix of banana, pineapple, grapefruit, orange, dark chocolate, cinnamon, and red fruits (raspberry, strawberry). It culminates in a long, smooth finish with ripe fruits (mandarin, pear, mirabelle), floral notes (geranium, rose, hyacinth), and persistent phenolic aromas.
This special edition is bottled at a robust 60% ABV and comes in a limited run of 686 magnums (1.5L), making it a true collector's item. The Velier Caroni 2000 is complex, leaning towards the "dirtier" side with a strong Caroni signature, and is highly recommended for rum connoisseurs who will appreciate its well-balanced mix of fruitiness, woodiness, and spiciness.
The ABV of this rum is 60%.
This limited edition was released in 686 magnums (1.5L).
This rum is unique due to its blend of 12 casks from the year 2000, bottled by Velier from the now-closed Caroni distillery, and its complex profile that includes tar, hydrocarbons, exotic fruits, and spices.
This rum was aged for 15 years, having been distilled in 2000 and bottled in 2015.
The palate offers a rich mix of banana, pineapple, grapefruit, orange, dark chocolate, cinnamon, and red fruits (raspberry, strawberry), culminating in a long, smooth finish with ripe fruits, floral notes, and persistent phenolic aromas.
The Velier Caroni 2000 Trinidad Millennium Extra Strong is a beautifully complex rum that leans towards the "dirty" side, a hallmark of Caroni's signature style. The nose pairs typical Caroni notes with pleasant fruitiness, menthol, and mint, while the palate reveals spicy aromas, including anise and red fruits, with a light, enjoyable sharpness. The finish is long and dry, with lingering notes of anise and dark chocolate. Though it requires some time to fully develop, this rum is highly recommended for connoisseurs who appreciate its rich, multifaceted profile. Despite being a bit rough on the palate, its rarity and complexity make it a true gem for collectors.
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