Caroni 1998 / 22 Year Old / Balas Bhaggan Employees 4th Rel
- Distillery
- Caroni
- Region
- Country
- United Kingdom
- Type
- ABV
- 40%
- Price
- £1500
- Tasting notes
- Cooked Fruit, Yeasty, Oily, Dried Fruit
- Description
- This 1998 Caroni rum from Trinidad & Tobago was selected to honour Balas Bhaggan's 14 years of service at the now-closed distillery, bottled at 68.4% ABV from just six casks. Despite Caroni's reputation for intensity, this release presents a lighter expression that still showcases the distillery's signature tropical fruit and floral complexity. The marriage of casks creates depth without overwhelming the palate, offering a more approachable entry point to Caroni's character. Best enjoyed neat or with minimal water to preserve the delicate balance of fruit and florals.
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✦ Neatly Summary
Caroni 1998 / 22 Year Old / Balas Bhaggan Employees 4th Rel is a from Caroni (United Kingdom), bottled at 40% ABV. Expect fruity, sweet and oaky character — cooked fruit, yeasty, oily, dried fruit. An approachable dram, ideal for newcomers and casual sippers. A collector's expression at a premium price point.
This 1998 Caroni rum from Trinidad & Tobago was selected to honour Balas Bhaggan's 14 years of service at the now-closed distillery, bottled at 68.4% ABV from just six casks. Despite Caroni's reputation for intensity, this release presents a lighter expression that still showcases the distillery's signature tropical fruit and floral complexity. The marriage of casks creates depth without overwhelming the palate, offering a more approachable entry point to Caroni's character. Best enjoyed neat or with minimal water to preserve the delicate balance of fruit and florals.
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