Caroni Rum 1997 - 28 y.o. - Barrel #879 The Auld & The Bold (Berry Bros & Rudd)

Volume: 0.7 liters | Alcohol content: 58.3% | Non-chill filtered | No color additives

Caroni Rum 1997 - 28 y.o. - Barrel #879 The Auld & The Bold (Berry Bros & Rudd)

Special features: The Caroni Rum 1997 - 28 y.o. - Barrel #879 was distilled in Trinidad and is characterized by its long maturation of 28 years, which gives it complexity. This bottling is offered by Berry Bros. & Rudd, Britain's oldest wine and spirits merchant. The rum was bottled without chill filtration and at cask strength. It has a traditional rum profile that reflects the aromas and characteristics of the Caroni Distillery.

Tasting Notes:

• Nose: The nose combines notes of tar, rubber, gasoline, as well as ripe tropical fruits, chocolate, and spices. This combination gives the rum an exciting aromatic depth.
• Palate: The palate is intense and complex, warm and well-balanced with light woody tones. Molasses, fruits, chocolate, tobacco, and spices provide a rich tasting experience.
• Finish: The finish is very long and characterized by wood, rubber, tar, and a caramel note, leaving the flavor lingering in the mouth.

Distillery/Bottler: Berry Bros. & Rudd was founded in 1698 in London, making it the oldest wine and spirits merchant in Britain. The company, family-owned for over 300 years, still operates from its original location at 3 St James's Street. In the early 19th century, Berry Bros. & Rudd began bottling casks under its own label and is considered the oldest independent spirits bottler in the country. The Caroni Distillery, known for its high-quality rums, is the producer of this special bottling.

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