Velier Caroni 2nd Employees David „Sarge“ Charran 1996
Intense and complex Caroni with bold flavors.
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The "2nd Employees David 'Sarge' Charran" rum is a limited edition, cask-strength release from the Caroni distillery in Trinidad. Produced in 1996 and aged for 23 years, this full-bodied rum is renowned for its complex profile combining notes of tar, mint, and wood with hints of raisin and chocolate. Bottled at a robust 66.5% ABV by Velier, it is praised for its balance and deep character, often described as offering a powerful and long-lasting flavor experience. Connoisseurs appreciate its nuanced blend of traditional Caroni attributes with rich toffee and dark chocolate tones. This rum stands out for its rarity, with only 938 bottles available globally, making it a sought-after collector's item on platforms like RumX.
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About the Caroni distillery
The Caroni distillery is located in Trinidad. Rums from Caroni have been reviewed 9,289 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.
Very lovely Caroni 🤤 If you like your tongue being run over by a road roller full of dirty tar and a hint burnt rubber, you will love this monster.