Distilia Caroni The Last Cask, Phoenix, Artist (Yu Chuan)

This Caroni is a powerful, complex expression where industrial notes and tropical fruit merge with roasted oak and caramel hints, earning admiration from our community for its bold, evolving profile.

8.8  / 10  (29 reviews)

Bold, intense Caroni with evolving complexity.

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    How does this rum taste?

    • Bold, distinctive profile
    • Complex, layered flavors
    • Rare limited edition

    Bottled at cask strength from the famed Caroni distillery, this 1999 vintage offers an unmissable tasting journey. Aged 23 years, it presents an industrial blend of rubber, tar, and dried fruit intertwined with tropical notes, roasted oak, and subtle caramel. Our RumX community has praised its complex evolution on the palate, where robust, gritty notes gradually yield to layered sweetness and spice. Its unique character, reminiscent of Caroni’s storied past, creates a tasting experience that is both daring and rewarding. Perfect for rum enthusiasts seeking something bold and unconventional, this limited release is a heartfelt invitation to explore an iconic Caroni expression.

    Aroma

    Rubber Tar Dried fruit Dirty

    Taste

    Tropical fruit Dirty Roasted Caramel

    How is this rum rated?

    8.8  / 10  (29 reviews)
    Top 21% Trinidad
    Top 37% Caroni

    "GRF13: I was able to enjoy this drop twice in the glass... from my point of view, this is one of the best continental Caronis I've been able to taste so far. Surprisingly, in addition to the expected dirty aromas, dark fruits are also clearly perceptible. The alcohol is very well integrated. Warm, creamy and soft, it spreads across the palate and unfolds its play of aromas... this continues in a long finish... Top barrel selection"

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    9.0 / 10
    Review by: Thunderbird

    "More on the dirty side, but overall great complexity! On the second tasting, I am impressed by the complexity. In addition to slightly dirty notes, there are also beautiful hints of fruit with tropical notes."

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    8.8 / 10
    Review by: Johannes

    "Typisches Caroni-Profil mit klassischen Teer- und Gummiaromen, eingebettet in schwere Karamellsüsse. Eichenholz, dunkle Gewürze, Fruchtanklänge. Sehr leckeres, rundes Profil. Toller Vertreter des 1999er Jahrgangs."

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    8.6 / 10
    Review by: Jakob

    "8,5:On the nose, the first impression we get is fruity with citrus, flowery and industrial, dirty with notes like tar, rubber.The wood is roasted, spicy and sweet with burnt sugar, vanilla, caramel, leather. On aeration, the molasses is earthy, dried fruits are stronger and the wood presents nuts. 8,7:On the palate, the attack is fruity and woody, the fruits are tropical with mango dried with apricots, raisins, there are dark berries, as the wood is roasted, spicy with caramel, allspice.The industrial notes are slowly gaining speed with dirty, rubber notes, some menthol could not be overlooked.The molasses is vegetal, minty, dark with black tea, there are pencil shavings. Resting brings out smoky, meaty tones with bacon, dried currants, green pepper. 8,6:The finish is long, as the palate notes linger on and the rum becomes dry and tannic.."

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    8.6 / 10
    Review by: LukaŽiga
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    Details about this rum

    Country
    Distillery
    Bottler
    RumX ID
    RX21507
    ABV
    68%
    Vintage
    1999
    Bottled
    2023
    Made from
    Molasses
    Age
    23 years
    No. of bottles
    196
    Bottle volume
    70cl
    Price range
    250€+
    Type of spirit
    Rum
    Distilia • Caroni 1999   23yr   68% The Last Cask, Phoenix, Artist (Yu Chuan)

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    Ø Market value
    549€

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    About the Caroni distillery

    The Caroni distillery is located in Trinidad. Rums from Caroni have been reviewed 8,824 times with an average of 8.8/10.

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