The Caroni Collection
House of Rum’s unique collection of three classic Caroni rums, bottled in January 2025, make them at the time of writing the oldest collection of Caroni bottling’s of the 1997 at 28 years, 1998 at 27 years and 1999 at 26 years of age.
We also believe that a single release of three Caroni rums in a collection of three consecutive years hasn’t been seen before making this collection the most rare and unique available.
The bottles will be released as a collection of three, each with matching bottle numbers. Again, we believe this is a once in a lifetime, unique opportunity for investors and collectors to add to their rum collections.
Origin: Trinidad
Vintage: 2010
Raw material: molasses
Distillation: column still
Maturation:
1997 – Bottled in Jan 2025 aged 28 years old. 13 years ex-Bourbon Cask, 15 years American Oak.
1998 – Bottled in Jan 2025 aged 27 years old.10 years ex-Bourbon Cask, 17 years American Oak.
1999 – Bottled in Jan 2025 aged 26 years old.11 years ex-Bourbon Cask, 15 years American Oak.
Bottles produced: 174, 251, 232
Bottle size: 70cl
ABV: 60.5%, 62.2%, 62.7% abv
Notes: No added flavours, colouring agents, sugar or other additives
Caroni HTR (Heavy Type Rum) is crafted from molasses using a single distillation column still. It earns its “Heavy” designation due to the high levels of congeners—compounds such as esters, aldehydes, and lower alcohols, which are fermentation byproducts other than ethyl alcohol. In contrast, rums with lower congener content are classified as “light.”
The combination of high impurity levels and extended maturation in a tropical climate warehouse results in Rare Caroni Heavy Rums that are robust, full-bodied, and exceptionally complex in aroma, flavour, and texture.
The role of wood in the maturation process is crucial, but Caroni opted against using new wood barrels. This decision yields distinctive and unconventional flavours that set Caroni Rum apart from any other. Expect bold and unique notes such as diesel, tar, burnt rubber, and salty olive brine.
At the same time, you’ll discover a spectrum of sweeter flavours and aromas, including dark chocolate, oaky vanilla, caramelised sugar, and spicy undertones of liquorice, aniseed, and coffee, complemented by subtle herbal nuances like menthol and tobacco.
Bottled at cask strength, each Rare Caroni Rum offers a one-of-a-kind experience, with its own unique character and identity.
1997 – Bold, full bodied and dirty! Oily oak, tar and briny olives.
1998 – Overripe fruits, salty olive brine and a touch of diesel give that “Caroni” tangy edge.
1999 – Heavy notes of tar, tobacco, menthol and rubber.
1997 – Sweet sticky dates,caramelised nuts and burnt orange peel are followed by a long warm finish of pepper and tobacco.
1998 – Fruit, Vanilla and spices from the cask give a rusty minerality followed by long dry robust finish of cigar leaves, brown sugar and wood.
1999 – Red wine, sherry, ginger & dry spices on the palate. A long peppery, ginger and menthol finish. A well balanced, complex expression.