Started in 1918, the state distillery of Trinidad Caroni, had its own sugar factory to ensure its supply of local sugar cane. In particular, until 2002 she developed “heavy rums” with a remarkable and singular style. Only rarely producing bottlings under its own label, the distillery has long remained the prerogative of a few connoisseurs. Its closure, decided by the Trinidadian government in 2002, only accentuated the aura of its rums. In 2004, the discovery of hundreds of barrels stored in Trinidad gave rise to the joint purchase by the companies Velier and La Maison du Whiskey of the Caroni stock and the bottling of a few cult vintages, offered in limited editions, as well as the Caroni 12 years old, new and historical version.

You don’t have to go back twice to guess that you are tasting a Caroni, as the notes of hot macadam in this small batch distilled in 2000 are representative of the rum produced by this closed distillery. in 2002. It is therefore not surprising that it evokes the petrol notes of an Alsatian Grand Cru. The imprint of the terroir always leaves an indelible mark, it is the prerogative of the greatest!