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Caroni 1985 Velier 20 Year Old Full Proof Heavy
Current Bid: £2,100.00
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LOT 000876
Distillery: Caroni
Age: 20 year old
Vintage: 1985
Region: Trinidad
Bottler: Velier
Cask Type: N/A
Bottle Strength: 75.5%
Bottle Size: 70cl
Distillery Status: Closed
Production method: Pot Still
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PRODUCT DETAILS
Caroni 1985 Velier 20 Year Old Full Proof Heavy
Established in 1923 on the site of the sugar factory for which it was named, Caroni was a key ingredient of British Navy rations, where it’s famous high ester ‘Heavy’ rums help to make up the signature flavour. Sadly, with the decline of the Trinidadian sugar industry, the Islands distillers became more and more dependent upon imported molasses, making distilling less and less economical. The writing then, was already on the wall when in 2001 the Trinidadian government sold a 49% share in the holding company to Angostura. Caroni was shuttered in 2002 and a behemoth of flavour was lost to the world.
Thankfully, in 2004, Luca Gargano discovered the ossuary of Caroni’s warehouses filled of barrels of the legendary heavy rum quietly ageing. Since then we have seen a number of outstanding releases, proving increasingly popular with collectors and drinkers alike.
A 1985 vintage, this was aged 20 years, and is one of 125 bottles produced from a single cask.
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Important Notice
We would recommend viewing/close inspection prior to placing any bids. If this is not an option and you have questions beyond the offered description and images, please contact us for a more in-depth condition report. Otherwise lots will be sold as seen in the images.
Please note: Due to the various ages of bottles and their seals, condition of liquid is at the buyer’s discretion and no claim can be lodged against failure/leakage in transit.
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