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Swell de Spirits Caroni Private Garden N°3 (Clos des Spiritueux) 1998

Highly praised as an elegant, fruit-forward Caroni with excellent alcohol integration, long finish and bourbon-cask charm, trading some classic “dirty” heaviness for balance, sweetness and approachability at high strength.

Great alcohol integration
Fruity Caroni profile
Long, satisfying finish

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Details about Swell de Spirits Caroni Private Garden N°3 (Clos des Spiritueux) 1998

Country Trinidad
Distillery Caroni
Brand Private Garden
RumX ID RX16230
ABV 61,9%
Vintage 1998
Bottled 2023
Made from Molasses
Age 25 years
No. of bottles 350
Bottle volume 50cl
Swell de Spirits • Caroni 1998   25yr   61,9% Private Garden N°3 (Clos des Spiritueux)

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    How does Swell de Spirits Caroni Private Garden N°3 (Clos des Spiritueux) 1998 taste?

    Elegant, fruity Caroni powerhouse
    Who is this rum for?

    If you like more polished 1998 Caroni (fruit, pastry, tobacco, light dirt) rather than the grimiest profiles, this cask-strength Swell pick is likely right in your zone.

    Not really suitable for

    Beginners, those sensitive to high ABV, or drinkers seeking ultra-dirty, heavy Caroni funk and strong value for money.

    Aroma

    Woody Chocolate Banana Tropical fruit

    Taste

    Tropical fruit Vanilla Spice Caramel

    How is Swell de Spirits Caroni Private Garden N°3 (Clos des Spiritueux) 1998 rated?

    8.8/10 56 reviews
    Top 20% Trinidad Top 36% Caroni
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    Quintessential C diamond H (very similar to the HD 2007 from The Whisky Jury). Borderline intensity, we don’t support much more than this. The tingling esters also bring along a big sourness and astringency, in a good way.

    Oh my god. Best Caroni ever for me (for the moment)

    Oh man, was ein geiler Rum, auf jeden Fall noch etwas besser als der andere Caroni von Swell de Spirits. Dafür nochmals danke an Mika. Aber schöne Schokonote, irgendwie einfach fast perfekt dieser Rum. Lecker...

    A l’ouverture au nez c’est complètement fermé après un peu d’aération 15/20 min ça va un peu mieux on peu sentir le fruit confit ça a l’aire très gourmand une légère odeur de goudron et pointe de vanille mais l’alcool est très présent Après 45 min 1h au nez c’est beaucoup mieux en bouche c’est assez différent le côté alcool qu’il y’a au nez disparaît complètement l’alcool est très bien intégré un petit goût de chocolat de pâtes de fruit et un léger hydrocarbure qui est pas désagréable La fin n’est pas très longue mais pas trop courte non plus j’ai un goût de tabac froid qui me surprend n’étant pas fumeur et je n’aime pas du tout l’odeur du tabac froid, là ça me plaît énormément.

    Ja hier mal wieder ein Caroni von swell de spirits aus den 98 Jahrgang. Ich hatte schon bessere Caroni. Trotzdem natürlich absolute Champions League. Man erkennt eine Note von Kakao und Schokolade. Schon sehr geil

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