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.
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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
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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