CARONI 20 ans 1996 100 Proof One of 3800 bottled in 2016.

Distilled in 1996 and matured for 20 years entirely under the tropical climate of Trinidad & Tobago, this remarkable Caroni was bottled in 2016 as part of the celebrated 100 Proof series at 57.18% ABV, with only 3,800 bottles released worldwide. Produced at the legendary Caroni Distillery before its closure in 2002, this expression embodies the bold, industrial style that has made Caroni one of the most sought-after names in the world of rum. Full tropical maturation intensifies the spirit’s richness and complexity, delivering extraordinary depth that cannot be replicated through continental ageing.

Following the rediscovery of Caroni’s remaining casks in 2004 by Velier and La Maison du Whisky, these exceptional stocks quickly achieved cult status among collectors and enthusiasts. This 20-year-old release perfectly captures the distillery’s iconic “heavy rum” profile—combining tar, engine oil, tropical fruits, dark spices, and smoky oak into a deeply complex and unforgettable dram. Powerful yet beautifully balanced, it is a benchmark expression of one of rum’s greatest lost distilleries.