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S.B.S The Beast #3 is a limited-edition rum from the Caroni distillery in Trinidad, distilled in 1993 and bottled by 1423 World Class Spirits. Crafted from molasses in a column still and aged for 29 years, this rum is known for its complex nose of rubber, varnish, and woody notes. Its palate presents bold bitter, sour, and tar-like flavors that have polarized connoisseurs. Some have likened its taste to chemical or medicinal expressions, while others appreciate its intensity and uniqueness. This cask-strength rum, at an ABV of 49.6%, offers an intriguing experience but is often described as challenging to palate. With only 198 bottles released, it remains a curiosity for adventurous rum enthusiasts.
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About the Caroni distillery
The Caroni distillery is located in Trinidad. Rums from Caroni have been reviewed 8,839 times with an average of 8.8/10.
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Disappointing for a Caroni, but for those who like to lick fresh tar, it might be okay. Update: I've now tried it again with a little distance. There's something about it, somehow it reminds me of my younger years when I was 14 and took two puffs of a menthol cigarette before I got caught. I just had a taste like that in the finish. It's a very cool piece in any case. The smell is really great, but you can't say the same about the taste.
Giving this one a couple of goes over a view weeks, there is no denying: this is just not very good. While I do enjoy the nose, the rest is simply mean and makes for an interesting experience but nothing more.
Do you know this too? Tank empty, it takes until a helpful Thai lady with freshly brushed teeth comes by and asks, do you want to suck on my hose? Exactly, not a nice experience.
Caroni is clearly recognizable on the nose - but rather with heavy varnish and rubber associations. A balancing fruit component is unfortunately completely missing. Much Taninne and too long drawn black tea. On the palate, the rum unfortunately drifts into less enjoyable directions. A lot of black tea, licorice, bitter notes and slight acidity - virtually the opposite of an "easy sipper". The strong bitter note remains in the finish and I do not like unfortunately at all.Reminds of the DNA something of the 36th Release of Velier. Interesting to have had this experiment times in the glass, but with "pleasure" it has nothing to do... 🤓