Velier Caroni 4th Employees Dayanand „Yunkoo“ Balloon 1998 22yr 68,3%
The 4th Employees Dayanand „Yunkoo“ Balloon is a remarkable rum produced in Trinidad at the Caroni distillery and bottled by independent bottler Velier. Distilled in 1998 from Molasses, aged for 22 years, and bottled at cask strength with 68.3% ABV, this limited release of 1180 bottles offers an intense and complex experience. Users describe the nose as intense, featuring tar, vanilla, oak, rubber, and mango. The flavor also boasts rubber, tar, wood, and even a hint of almonds, making it a true gem for rum enthusiasts. This rum earned high praise from the community for its complex yet enjoyable profile, with a long, warming finish that showcases smoky oak, rubber, and surprising mango notes. A truly outstanding Caroni rum that unveils its full potential after aeration, it's a must-try for those seeking a unique and emotional rum experience.
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This chosen 4th Employees Dayanand "Yunkoo" Balloon rum enchants with its power and complexity. It balances intense rubber and tar notes with hints of exotic fruits, vanilla, and almonds. This full-bodied rum shines with its long, smoky, and warming finish.
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TheRhumhoe
19 September 2022
“A Caroni representing the distillery's heavy style. The nose is very intense at first, with notes of oil, smoke and spices, then gains in subtlety after aeration with some fruity notes, caramel and hazelnut. The attack on the palate is powerful, heavy and very warm, with notes of tar and rubber. The smoky, spicy side is as present as ever, with a hint of leather and bitterness. Still, red fruits and citrus fruits lurk in ambush, making it easier to drink. The finish is long, dark, smoky and woody, with tannins drying out the palate. A hint of mango also makes itself felt. An unpolished, complex Caroni that reveals much more after aeration.”
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Johannes
29 April 2023
“Ich hatte gestern die einmalige Gelegenheit diesen Rum mit anderen 98er, unter anderem den Paradise #2 zu vergleichen. Im Vergleich zu dem Paradise ist dieser ganz anders, sehr brachial mit hohem Alkoholgehalt der nicht perfekt eingebunden ist, wird mit der Zeit milder, schöne Menthol-Noten!”
Kevin Sorensen 🇩🇰
12 February 2022
“Had a very nice Caroni employee tasting just across the border at a friend's place. He has the entire collection in several copies, so I could have a go at hose i haven't tried yet. This one is very nice and a heavy one of its kind. The nose is intense and complex, but after resting it starts to settle and a lot of flavours are eminating. The typical Caroni flavours are there with rubber and tar on top of oak and fruit. Trailing behind i find a smoky note and some vanilla. The palate really kicks it up a notch. Intense and heavy with rubber, tar and oak in the front followed by fruit and leather and a bit of vanilla. The finish is long and warming with smoky oak, rubber and some mango.”
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