Caroni Trinidad 1996 / 25 Year Old / Dhanraj Maharaj Employees 5th Release
- Distillery
- Caroni
- Region
- Country
- United Kingdom
- Type
- ABV
- 40%
- Price
- £2000
- Tasting notes
- Dried Fruit, Oily, Tobacco, Old Wood
- Description
- Caroni's 1996 vintage, aged 25 years and bottled at 66.3%, comes from the fifth release of the Employees series dedicated to Dhanraj Maharaj. Like the distillery's standard profile, expect dense, industrial character with tar, dark molasses, and burnt caramel. The structure is robust and demanding at this proof. For dedicated Caroni enthusiasts only.
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✦ Neatly Summary
Caroni Trinidad 1996 / 25 Year Old / Dhanraj Maharaj Employees 5th Release is a from Caroni (United Kingdom), bottled at 40% ABV. Expect vibrant and fruity, oaky and sweet character — dried fruit, oily, tobacco, old wood. An approachable dram, ideal for newcomers and casual sippers. A collector's expression at a premium price point.
Caroni's 1996 vintage, aged 25 years and bottled at 66.3%, comes from the fifth release of the Employees series dedicated to Dhanraj Maharaj. Like the distillery's standard profile, expect dense, industrial character with tar, dark molasses, and burnt caramel. The structure is robust and demanding at this proof. For dedicated Caroni enthusiasts only.
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