Precious Liquors Caroni Tortuga No. 1 (East Asia Whisky) 1998

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The "Tortuga No. 1 (East Asia Whisky)" was produced in Trinidad at the Caroni distillery. It was selected and bottled by the independent bottler Precious Liquors. It was distilled in 1998 from Molasses and then aged for 22 years. The rum is bottled at cask strength and has an ABV of 66%. 15 community members rated this rum with an average of 9.0/10. The rum smells like Intense, Marshmallow and Dirty, and on the palate there is Spicy, Sharpness and Rubber.

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    How does this rum taste?

    Aroma

    Intense Marshmallow Dirty Caramel

    Taste

    Spicy Sharpness Rubber Dry

    How is this rum rated?

    9.0/10 15 reviews
    Top 10% Trinidad
    Top 18% Caroni

    Very pleasant and approachable nose. The typical Caroni notes are joined by a great caramel marshmallow note. Nice spice and intensity on the palate. But almost a touch too biting. It becomes more elegant with a bit of dilution.

    Amazingly good Caroni 98!

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    Details about this rum

    Country
    Distillery
    Brand
    Tortuga
    RumX ID
    RX10919
    ABV
    66%
    Vintage
    1998
    Cask number
    #2286
    Made from
    Molasses
    Age
    22 years
    Bottle volume
    70cl
    Price range
    250€+
    Type of spirit
    Rum
    Precious Liquors • Caroni 1998   22yr   66% Tortuga No. 1 (East Asia Whisky)

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    About the Caroni distillery

    The Caroni distillery is located in Trinidad. Rums from Caroni have been reviewed 9,289 times with an average of 8.8/10.

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    Avg Rating: 8.8/10
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