Caroni 1998, 24 years, Trinidad edition No. 4
Legendary Trinidad-based rum distillery Caroni closed its doors in 2003. Since then, the distillery’s distinctive, heavy rums have become some of the most collected.
A single cask bottling of Caroni column still rum distilled in 1998. The column-style rum was allowed to be stored tropical for 11 years and continental in ex-whisky barrels for 12 years and was bottled with a cask strength of 62,9% alcohol.
Legendary Trinidad-based rum distillery Caroni closed its doors in 2003. Since then, the distillery’s distinctive, heavy rums have become some of the most collected.
A single cask bottling of Caroni column still rum distilled in 1998. The column-style rum was allowed to be stored tropical for 11 years and continental in ex-whisky barrels for 12 years and was bottled with a cask strength of 62,9% alcohol.
Legendary Trinidad-based rum distillery Caroni closed its doors in 2003. Since then, the distillery’s distinctive, heavy rums have become some of the most collected.
A single cask bottling of Caroni column still rum distilled in 1998. The column-style rum was allowed to be stored tropical for 11 years and continental in ex-whisky barrels for 12 years and was bottled with a cask strength of 62,9% alcohol.
Trinidad 1998 edition no. 4
Region: Trinidad
Distillery: Caroni
Age: 24
Distillation: 01-1998
Bottled: 02-2022
Cask no: 9
Cask type: 11 years Ex-Bourbon & 12 years Ex-Whisky
Still type: Column
Maturation: 11 years in the tropics
ABV 62,9%
Vol. 700 ml
No bottles: 250
Tasting Notes:
A blend of contrasts, matured 11 years in ex-rum casks on-site before spending 12 more years in Europe within an ex-whisky cask. That last part aside, this should hold all the quintessential Caroni markers. Colour: deep gold. Nose: not vastly dissimilar to others, yet here we find an even stronger hit of petrol and adhesive, notably powerful at this striking ABV. Hints of anti-rust paint and carbolineum lend an industrial edge. With water: icy mint and high-quality polish come forward. Mouth (neat): surprisingly fermentative with an unexpected touch of aged cheeses like Mimolette and Parmesan; the high ABV does distort matters a touch. With water: salted liquorice returns, alongside a refreshing squeeze of lemon juice and a grassy touch. This one’s no laughing matter. Finish: exceptionally long, turning a bit medicinal with a lingering interplay of black pepper, paint, and sea salt. Comments: undoubtedly splendid, though slightly severe and just a touch challenging.
Note:
SGP:463 - 89 points.
Source: wwhiskyfun.com
Nose: slightly more narrow, on polished oak, burnt sugar, tobacco leaves and a faint hint of rubber. Still this fruity and slightly caramelly fruity side. The sweetness makes this quite accessible again.
Mouth: similar notes, now without the sweetness. It shows sandalwood, liquorice, liquorice and a spicy sharpness. Herbal extracts, walnuts, plain wood. Also tarry notes and brine.
Finish: long, with more black tea, herbs and dark cocoa.
Note: 89/100
Source: whiskynotes.be
