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The "6th Employees Mahesh “Sonny Black” Bridgelal HTR" is a distinguished Trinidad rum from the legendary Caroni distillery, bottled by Velier. Distilled in 1996 and matured for 25 years, it delivers intense aromas of tar and vanilla, with undertones of glue and roasted caramel. The palate is dominated by woody and rubbery notes, with hints of leather and burnt oak, all encapsulated in a robust 64.6% ABV. Celebrated for its balance and complexity, this limited edition release, comprising just 689 bottles, offers an exceptional tasting experience. Notable for its nuanced flavors and historic provenance, it continues to earn acclaim among seasoned connoisseurs and collectors seeking the epitome of Caroni's deep, distinctive profile.
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About the Caroni distillery
The Caroni distillery is located in Trinidad. Rums from Caroni have been reviewed 8,878 times with an average of 8.8/10.
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Epic Velier Caroni Tasting 2023: The age is recognizable, but without imposing an overly dominant bitter note on the rum. Nice sweetness, wood, spice, great fruity note in the finish - only the dirty Caroni notes could be a little more present. However, it fits seamlessly into Velier's series of excellent Caronis and confirms its exceptional position among the flood of releases from the distillery.
... Caroni is a distillery from Trinidad, producing at the time of its greatest glory rum, which was added at a ratio of 1:10 to the naval blend. It was too strong and strange to be pleasant on the tongue. In 2000, the distillery ceased production and closed. Only in 2010 did tasters appear who took a liking to the rum because of its special taste. And the interest grew. Caroni belongs to the category of "you need to try before you die" rums. I recommend it, Caroni is a truly unique rum.
That's how a 96 should be!
Excellent nose. A tad too astringent on the palate for a top rating.