Caroni Trinidad 1996 / 25 Year Old / Deodat Manmohan Employees 5th Release
- Distillery
- Caroni
- Region
- Country
- United Kingdom
- Type
- ABV
- 40%
- Price
- £2000
- Tasting notes
- Dried Fruit, Cooked Fruit, Vanilla, Oily
- Description
- This 1996 Caroni, bottled in 2021 at 66.1% after 25 years in wood, honours the distillery's legacy through the Deodat Manmohan Employees series. Selected by Luca Gargano and 26 Caroni enthusiasts, it captures the Trinidadian distillery's funky, full-bodied character before production ceased. A historical spirit for serious rum collectors seeking authentic Caribbean character and distillery provenance.
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✦ Neatly Summary
Caroni Trinidad 1996 / 25 Year Old / Deodat Manmohan Employees 5th Release is a from Caroni (United Kingdom), bottled at 40% ABV. Expect vibrant and fruity, sweet and oaky character — dried fruit, cooked fruit, vanilla, oily. An approachable dram, ideal for newcomers and casual sippers. A collector's expression at a premium price point.
This 1996 Caroni, bottled in 2021 at 66.1% after 25 years in wood, honours the distillery's legacy through the Deodat Manmohan Employees series. Selected by Luca Gargano and 26 Caroni enthusiasts, it captures the Trinidadian distillery's funky, full-bodied character before production ceased. A historical spirit for serious rum collectors seeking authentic Caribbean character and distillery provenance.
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