Velier Caroni Paradise #2 1998 24yr 56,3%
Paradise #2 by Velier from the Caroni distillery in Trinidad is a limited release gem distilled in 1998 and aged 24 years. At 56.3% ABV, this cask strength rum impresses with its iconic Caroni character. The nose reveals captivating scents of rubber, tar, vanilla, nutty hints, and tobacco. On the palate, you'll find robust flavors of rubber, tar, vanilla, leather, and dried fruits. This rum is praised for its rich, chewy texture and balanced, smoky wood notes. A hint of menthol adds a unique freshness, while spicy oak and earthy undertones create complexity. Though some find it less explosive than other Caronis, its sophisticated profile and distinctiveness make it a noteworthy experience for rum aficionados.
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Paradise #2 Caroni 1998 has balanced smoky wood, rubbery dryness, and fresh menthol notes. At 24 years, it’s complex with hints of caramel, guava, and oak, but some find it lacks depth and is overpriced.
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About the Caroni distillery
The Caroni distillery is located in Trinidad. Rums from Caroni have been reviewed 6,732 times with an average of 8.8/10.
Oliver
14 March 2024
“Very accessible nose.dirty notes, but also lots of vanilla. Balanced on the palate with perfectly integrated allohol. One of the absolute highlights of the 1998 vintage. But does not come close to the level of 1996.”
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Jakob
14 March 2024
“Epic Velier Caroni Tasting 2023: Dreckiger 1998er Caroni mit klassischen Noten von Gummi, Teer sowie Menthol gepaart mit leichter Fruchtigkeit. Dazu Holz, dunkle Schokolade und dezente Karamellnoten, die gemeinsam mit der Würze für Bitterkeit und Ausdrucksstärke sorgen. Der beste 1998er Caroni, im Gesamtvergleich aber dennoch kein herausragendes Caroni-Release.”
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Johannes
29 April 2023
“I had the unique opportunity to compare this rum with other 98s yesterday. A very special, delicate rum. The nose is wonderful, balanced, caramel, bourbon. On the palate also of these notes, very round, mild, little dirty notes, alcohol very well integrated, filigree. Not without reason, this great rum was selected as one of the best of many casks by the Tasting Gang as a single cask...”