Swell de Spirits Caroni Private Garden N°3 (Clos des Spiritueux) 1998 25yr 61,9%

Rich Caroni rum with woody, smooth complexity.

This Caroni rum boasts a rich, well-balanced profile with woody and dark chocolate aromas and a palate of vanilla and fruitiness. A complex yet smooth offering.



How does this rum taste?

  • Rich and complex flavor profile
  • Well-integrated alcohol
  • Distinct Caroni characteristics

The Private Garden N°3 (Clos des Spiritueux) is a Trinidad rum from the esteemed Caroni distillery, selected by Swell de Spirits. Distilled in 1998 from molasses, it matured for 25 years and is cask bottled at 61.9% ABV. Featuring intense woody, dark chocolate, and fruity aromas, the rum’s palate offers notes of vanilla, cinnamon, and spices. Reviews praise its well-integrated alcohol, smooth complexity, and distinctive Caroni flavors, enhanced by bourbon cask aging. Though rich in character, some users find it lacks the classic Caroni markers, and at a high price point, opinions on its value vary. A limited release, only 350 bottles available, adds exclusivity to this robust offering.

Most frequently mentioned flavors

Aroma

Woody Chocolate Banana Fruity

Taste

Vanilla Fruity Cinnamon Spice

Finish

Woody Cinnamon Fruity Licorice

How is this rum rated?

8.8/10
49 reviews

Top 22%

Trinidad

Top 37%

Caroni

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8.7/10

"Nose is very nice with just the right amount of dirt, smokeyness and some fruits and sweetness - well balanced. Same sensation on the palate. Very good cask out of the 98 vintage - intense yet well balanced. The influence of the bourbon cask is quite pronounced."

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9.3/10

"Oh man, was ein geiler Rum, auf jeden Fall noch etwas besser als der andere Caroni von Swell de Spirits. Dafür nochmals danke an Mika. Aber schöne Schokonote, irgendwie einfach fast perfekt dieser Rum. Lecker..."

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8.6/10

"Wir kommen im Tasting zu den Schwergewichten. Ja, an der Nase fein angekokelte Autoreifen. Aber am Gaumen hat er mir einen Ticken zu viel Süße, um gegen die parallel verkosteten Schwergewichte zu bestehen."

Photo of the rum  taken from user Gunnar Böhme "Bauerngaumen" 🤓
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8.7/10

"#4165 This is a very nice and subtle Caroni that has a very good balance both in the flavours and the ABV. Love the fruity bit and that the Caroni flavours develop while it rests."

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Expert reviews

Details about this rum

Country
Distillery
Brand
Private Garden
RumX ID
RX16230
ABV
61,9%
Vintage
1998
Made from
Molasses
Age
25 years
No. of bottles
350
Bottle volume
50cl
Price range
250€+
Type of spirit
Rum
Swell de Spirits • Caroni 1998   25yr   61,9% Private Garden N°3 (Clos des Spiritueux)

How is the price of this rum developing?

Ø Market value
441€

The RumX community has already added 45 bottles to their collections:

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41
opened
3
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1
Open rate
9%

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About the Caroni distillery

The Caroni distillery is located in Trinidad. Rums from Caroni have been reviewed 7,478 times with an average of 8.8/10.


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