Velier Caroni 2nd Employees David „Sarge“ Charran 1996
World-class Caroni: huge power, menthol freshness and deep tar, chocolate and dried-fruit layers, all in perfect balance. Widely hailed as one of the standout Velier Employee bottlings.
Seasoned Caroni fans who crave heavy, tarry profiles at full proof and want to explore one of the most praised 1996 Velier Employee bottlings in serious, unhurried sessions.
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World-class, heavy Caroni monster
If you already enjoy big Velier Caronis, this is a must-try: same dirty tar and wood, but with extra menthol freshness and chocolate depth that many rank at the very top.
Beginners, those sensitive to high ABV or astringency, and drinkers who dislike dirty tar/rubber notes or are looking for an easy, sweet sipper.
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About the Caroni distillery
The Caroni distillery is located in Trinidad. Rums from Caroni have been reviewed 9,763 times with an average of 8.8/10.
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Epic Velier Caroni Tasting 2023: Formidabler 96er Caroni mit der typischen schweren Süsse, satten dreckigen Teernoten, Holz, Menthol und einer guten Spur Schokolade. Was mich am meisten fasziniert ist, wie klar hier bei aller Vergleichbarkeit die Unterschiede zwischen Trinidad und Guyana Stock zum Tragen kommen - die Trinidad-Fässer bringen einen pointierten adstringierenden Charakter ein, der im ersten Moment schnell überfordernd wirken kann, de facto aber eine gänzlich andere Facette der 96er Caronis aufscheinen lässt und ein Feuerwerk an Aromatik eröffnet. Beeindruckend - die Employees-Serie lässt hier die erste Geige aufspielen. Ein Hochgenuss, jedes Mal aufs Neue.
Wonderfully complex Caroni!
Crazy Employee. Typical Caroni, this rum has everything you are looking for. Tar, rubber, wood and menthol, not to mention fruit. The bottling is mega complex and you need time to taste it.