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Velier Caroni Special bottling for 15th Anniversary of Bar Lamp & Shinanoya 1996 22yr 68,1%

RX665 Excellent Single Cask 204 bottles Above 250€
“Exceptional Caroni; rich, sweet, complex with heavenly chocolate notes.”

Introducing the "Special bottling for 15th Anniversary of Bar Lamp & Shinanoya" rum, a limited release crafted at Trinidad's iconic Caroni distillery and bottled by independent bottler Velier. This exceptional 22-year-old rum, distilled in 1996 from Molasses, comes with an ABV of 68.1% and only 204 bottles available. Tasting notes reveal a delightful bouquet of caramel, coffee, leather, figs, and dates on the nose, followed by earthy, coffee, leather, overripe, and chocolate flavors on the palate. The RumX community admiringly acknowledges its well-balanced, sweet, and dry notes, further complemented by hints of red fruits and Velier's legendary expertise.

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How does this rum taste?

A stunning revelation from Velier, this Caroni marvel boasts a potent 68.1% ABV, juggling fruity brightness with a lush, dark allure. Limited to 204 indulgent bottles, it delivers a harmonious dance of sweet vanilla, rich chocolate, and exotic wood notes.

Most frequently mentioned flavors

Aroma

Caramel Coffee Leather Dates Tropical fruit Charred

Taste

Coffee Earthy Leather Chocolate Caramelized Tropical fruit

Finish

Chocolate Red fruits Unknown Molasses Vegetal

Community reviews

9.2/1025 ratings
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9.2/10

“Absolutely magnificent with sweet and dry notes perfectly balanced. Some hints of red fruits add more complexity. Legendary release from Velier !”

Aroma

Pastries Coconut Vanilla Caramel Molasses

Taste

Coffee Woody Unknown Menthol Vegetal
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9.4/10

“Wahnsinns Caroni - insbesondere die Nase ist himmlisch! Sehr gut integrierter Alkohol, am Gaumen perfekte Süße mit toller Schokoladen-Note!”

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9.2/10

“Pure Caroni love! Heavy, full bodied with a nice balance of dark fruits, chocolate, industrial notes. Perfectly integrated alcohol with a super long and dry finish. Top class and happy I had the chance to try this.”

Aroma

Coffee Leather Caramel Dates Tropical fruit

Taste

Coffee Chocolate Leather Caramelized Tropical fruit

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What are the key facts about this rum?

Country
Distillery
Bottler
RumX ID
RX665
ABV
68,1%
Vintage
1996
Cask number
#3812
Made from
Molasses
Age
22 years
No. of bottles
204
Bottle volume
70cl
Price range
Above 250€
Type of spirit
Rum

What is the price trend for this rum?

5,865 €
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About the Caroni distillery

The Caroni distillery is located in Trinidad. Rums from Caroni have been reviewed 6,359 times with an average of 8.8/10.


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