Discover the ultra-rare Caroni 1996 Full Proof Heavy � Ricky �Dirty Harry� Seeharack (6th Release), a cult-status Trinidad rum from the legendary Caroni distillery (closed 2002) independently bottled by Velier. Distilled in 1996 and bottled at a powerful 66.2% ABV (full proof) in 2021, this limited edition heavy-style rum was crafted from four specially selected casks and produced in just ~630 bottles worldwide in the Caroni Employees series, honouring the dedicated service of Ricky �Dirty Harry� Seeharack, a long-serving Caroni worker. Famed for its intense profile of tar, rubber, dark caramel, and smoky complexity, this collectible bottling remains one of the most sought-after expressions for serious rum collectors and investors alike.
?? Bottle Overview
Name: Caroni 1996 Full Proof Heavy � Ricky �Dirty Harry� Seeharack (6th Release)
Distillery: Caroni (Trinidad & Tobago; closed 2002)
Bottler: Velier
Vintage: 1996
Bottled: 2021
Age: ~25 years tropical ageing
ABV: 66.2% (Full Proof)
Volume: 70 cl
Series: Caroni Employees (6th Release)
Outturn: ~630 bottles worldwide Passie voor Whisky+1
This edition is part of the premium Caroni Employees series, each release dedicated to legendary staff members, showcasing the boldest expressions of Caroni�s heavy rum. CaskCartel.com
?? Specialist Secondary Listings
Where offered by high-end retailers, listings can show prices into the mid-to-high thousands (�2,500+) on very rare stock, reflecting scarcity and collector demand. kuccagnamarket.it
Market note: Prices fluctuate significantly with provenance, condition, and market interest, but historically this release trades at a strong premium due to extremely low outturn and high collector demand.
?? Tasting & Character (Community Notes)
Rum enthusiasts describe this Caroni release as big, dense and complex, with signature heavy notes of tar, rubber, roasted wood, dark caramel, and long smoky finish � an intense, classic Caroni profile that rewards careful nosing and sipping at cask strength. RumX