Discover a rare piece of rum history with the Caroni 1996 Full Proof 23 Year Old Blended Tasting Gang, an iconic Trinidad rum bottled by Velier. Distilled in 1996 and matured for 23 tropical years before being bottled at its natural full proof (63.5% ABV), this limited edition expression was crafted by a panel of 23 rum experts who selected and blended the finest remaining Caroni barrels. With just 5,083 bottles released worldwide, this highly collectible rum delivers the signature Caroni profile intense notes of diesel, tar, molasses, tropical fruit, spice, and rich oak and stands as a tribute to the legendary distillery that closed in 2002. Sought after by collectors and enthusiasts alike, the Tasting Gang release remains one of the most celebrated and investment-worthy Caroni bottlings on the secondary market.
Bottle Overview
Name: Caroni 1996 Full Proof 23 Year Old Blended Tasting Gang
Distillery: Caroni (closed 2002)
Bottler: Velier
Distilled: 1996
Bottled: 2019
Age: 23 years
ABV: 63.5%
Volume: 70 cl
Outturn: ~5,083 bottles worldwide (38th Release) FineSpiritAuction
This release blends both the heavy and light rum styles from Caroni, selected by a group of 23 rum experts hence the name Tasting Gang. FineSpiritAuction
Why It's Special
Closed distillery classic: Caroni closed in 2002, making every release collectible. Hedonism Wines
Full proof intensity: Bottled at 63.5% for undiluted character and power. FineSpiritAuction
Blended by enthusiasts: Unique blend created by a tasting panel of 23 Caroni experts. Hedonism Wines
Legendary flavour profile: Renowned for bold diesel, tar, dark fruit, spice, and earthy complexity. rumratings.com
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