Caroni 1998, 25 years, Impressions edition no. I
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 in ex-bourbon barrels for 11 years and continental in ex-whisky barrels for 14 years and was bottled with a cask strength of 60,1% alcohol. Limited to 120 bottles.
Introducing the inaugural release from the exquisite Impressions Edition – a collaboration born of the expertise of the esteemed authority in the realm, Steffen Mayer. Renowned for his unparalleled knowledge of Caroni Rum, as evidenced by his authorship of the definitive tome "Caroni - 100% Trinidad Rum," Mayer's influence is woven into every facet of this exceptional offering.
The Impressions Edition emerges with an ornately adorned bottle, this release finds its home in a bespoke wooden presentation box, elevating it to a status befitting its collector's item pedigree. This marks the inception of an extraordinary collectible series – the pinnacle of The Colours of Rum's dedication to showcasing the most exceptional expressions in the world of fine rums.
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 in ex-bourbon barrels for 11 years and continental in ex-whisky barrels for 14 years and was bottled with a cask strength of 60,1% alcohol. Limited to 120 bottles.
Introducing the inaugural release from the exquisite Impressions Edition – a collaboration born of the expertise of the esteemed authority in the realm, Steffen Mayer. Renowned for his unparalleled knowledge of Caroni Rum, as evidenced by his authorship of the definitive tome "Caroni - 100% Trinidad Rum," Mayer's influence is woven into every facet of this exceptional offering.
The Impressions Edition emerges with an ornately adorned bottle, this release finds its home in a bespoke wooden presentation box, elevating it to a status befitting its collector's item pedigree. This marks the inception of an extraordinary collectible series – the pinnacle of The Colours of Rum's dedication to showcasing the most exceptional expressions in the world of fine rums.
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 in ex-bourbon barrels for 11 years and continental in ex-whisky barrels for 14 years and was bottled with a cask strength of 60,1% alcohol. Limited to 120 bottles.
Introducing the inaugural release from the exquisite Impressions Edition – a collaboration born of the expertise of the esteemed authority in the realm, Steffen Mayer. Renowned for his unparalleled knowledge of Caroni Rum, as evidenced by his authorship of the definitive tome "Caroni - 100% Trinidad Rum," Mayer's influence is woven into every facet of this exceptional offering.
The Impressions Edition emerges with an ornately adorned bottle, this release finds its home in a bespoke wooden presentation box, elevating it to a status befitting its collector's item pedigree. This marks the inception of an extraordinary collectible series – the pinnacle of The Colours of Rum's dedication to showcasing the most exceptional expressions in the world of fine rums.
Caroni 1998, 25 years,
Impressions edition no. I
Region: Trinidad
Distillery: Caroni
Age: 25
Distillation: 01-1998
Bottled: 09-2023
Cask no: 8
Cask type: 11 years Ex-Bourbon & 14 years Ex-Whisky
Still type: Column
Maturation: 11 years in the tropics
ABV 60,1%
Vol. 700 ml
No bottles: 120
Tasting Notes:
We've already tasted an old Hampden 1990 in this new series, which was truly excellent (WF 93). Still, we do have a small complaint (wouldn't be French otherwise): how can you put a tiny hummingbird on the label of such a powerful and massive rum as Caroni? Even if it’s a 'light Caroni'? Well, we’ll get over it, I suppose… Colour: dark gold. Nose: it’s not extremely demonstrative, more like lamp oil, asparagus, teak oil, sweet almond oil, and fresh hazelnuts… It’s even quite delicate, but at 60% vol., one should avoid over-interpreting what one smells. With water: it remains a bit gentle but then shifts towards new plywood, new Ikea furniture, that famous new sneaker note we’ve mentioned today (likely due to the Olympic Games effect). Mouth (neat): superb and unusual composition, acidic, almost vinegary, very sharp, with miso, verjuice, liquorice wood, extreme salmiak, Arbois yellow wine, mustard, green walnut… You may need to brace yourself, but it’s spectacular. With water: it’s finally tamed. Ripe bananas and slightly crazy guavas, tar, ink, cedar wood, whelks, dry white wine, oysters… Finish: long, almost like seawater mixed with rapeseed oil. What a vinaigrette! Comments: a Caroni that shakes you up a bit. In truth, there’s little that could follow the incredible TDL without stumbling a wee bit.
Note: SGP:493 - 90 points.
Source: whiskyfun.com
