Caroni Rum Sponge 1997
The "Rum Sponge" was produced in Trinidad at the Caroni distillery. It was selected and bottled by the independent bottler Decadent Drinks LTD. It was distilled in 1997 from Molasses and then aged for 23 years. The rum has an ABV of 48,5%. This is a limited release and there are only 278 bottles. 8 community members rated this rum with an average of 8.7/10. The rum smells like Tropical fruit, Yellow fruits and Rubber, and on the palate there is Medicinal, Rubber and Bitter.
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The Caroni distillery is located in Trinidad. Rums from Caroni have been reviewed 9,339 times with an average of 8.8/10.
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Took them to a wine tasting and they drank more than half the bottle! A nose at once suave, fresh, fruity (yellow and tropical fruits) and dirty (rubber and bitterness). Strangely enough, the nose is very beautiful, no doubt because these flavors are in balance. The palate feels diluted, which is a pity, but immediately afterwards the flavors take over the palate. The mechanical workshop is more present than on the nose, and the fruit is more fresh and acidic. The finish recaptures the balance of the nose, with tropical fruit and a bitterness that makes you want to have another glass. Tasted again, it stands out from other Caronis below 50 degrees.
Yes you can tell that he was diluted down but he is just incredibly good - if someone wants to "swap" a sample and has the barrel strong open he can write me.