Sample Caroni 1996 "The Last" 39th Release 23yr 61,9% 3clThe Caroni 1996 2019 23yo 61,9% The Last 39th Release, a paragon among rums, exuding complexity, and vivacious depth of flavor. Its a concoction of true wizardry from the venerated Caroni distillery in Trinidad, selected by the adept independent bottler, Velier. A drink best described by Ruben Luyten from Whisky Notes as, One of my all time favourite rums so far, no doubt. Intense yet balanced and extremely complex. In short, an iconic last one and a

converting an abandoned sugar factory in the Saint Philip parish

Bottled: 2011

and bottled from bourbon casks

Vintage 1995

yet somewhat astringent

exceptional rum together

236 bottles

Rich notes of molasses

and Aubéry was one of several to see rum as an opportunity to make money from the oversupply of sugarcane

A Continental Flavoured style rum

La Maison & Velier

Guided by Luca Gargano and a team of 26 Caroni connoisseurs