Caroni Trinidad 1996 / 25 Year Old / Mahesh Bridgelal Employees 6th
- Distillery
- Caroni
- Region
- Country
- United Kingdom
- Type
- ABV
- 40%
- Price
- £2000
- Tasting notes
- Oily, Cooked Fruit, Smokey, Leathery
- Description
- This Caroni rum from Trinidad is a 1996 vintage aged 25 years, bottled at cask strength (64.6% ABV) as part of the sought-after Employees Series honoring former distillery workers. Named after Mahesh 'Sonny Black' Bridgelal, who spent 12 years at the now-closed Caroni Distillery, this release celebrates the people behind legendary Caribbean rum production. The decades-long maturation and high proof preserve the funky, complex character Caroni is revered for. Essential for serious rum collectors and those paying tribute to the distillery's storied history.
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Caroni Trinidad 1996 / 25 Year Old / Mahesh Bridgelal Employees 6th is a from Caroni (United Kingdom), bottled at 40% ABV. Expect intensely smoky, fruity and sweet character — oily, cooked fruit, smokey, leathery. Best suited for experienced drinkers who enjoy bold, complex whiskies. A collector's expression at a premium price point.
This Caroni rum from Trinidad is a 1996 vintage aged 25 years, bottled at cask strength (64.6% ABV) as part of the sought-after Employees Series honoring former distillery workers. Named after Mahesh 'Sonny Black' Bridgelal, who spent 12 years at the now-closed Caroni Distillery, this release celebrates the people behind legendary Caribbean rum production. The decades-long maturation and high proof preserve the funky, complex character Caroni is revered for. Essential for serious rum collectors and those paying tribute to the distillery's storied history.
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