fd669e40-a8e6-11ef-a9f7-f5cf5e72c1c5Trinidad Caroni Elixir Distillers of London
Elixir Distillers of London Caroni The Whisky Trail Single Traditional Column (Paradise for Shinanoya) 1997 70cl bottle
Caroni · Trinidad · 59,5%

Elixir Distillers of London Caroni The Whisky Trail Single Traditional Column (Paradise for Shinanoya) 1997

8.0/10 based on 7 community reviews ↓
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Details about Elixir Distillers of London Caroni The Whisky Trail Single Traditional Column (Paradise for Shinanoya) 1997

CountryTrinidad
DistilleryCaroni
CategoryColumn Still Rum
ABV59,5%
Volume70cl
Age22 years
Vintage1997
Bottled2019
Cask no.#88

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Review by Johnny Rumcask

Apr 2025178 reviewsGermany
7.8/10

The nose is more Guyanese and alcoholic. The taste is initially dominated by herbs, which quickly combine with a clear caramel note (probably from the cask). Unfortunately, the beloved tar notes only emerge in the finish, where they linger discreetly but for a long time. In my opinion, the rum should have been bottled earlier.

Review by DomM

Jun 2025889 reviewsGermany
8.0/10

Notes from the cask with some sweet vanilla and lots of wood on the nose. There is some Caroni dirt but also a note of rotten vegetables, which is rather unique. On the palate it can’t quite compete with the top of the 97 vintage. Lots of wood, vanilla and spices are dominating. While those are good ingredients, the profile feels a bit too alcoholic and lacks complexity for a higher rating. Still overall enjoyable, just not quite top notch.

Review by Jussi Piirainen

Jun 202595 reviewsFinland
8.0/10

On to the second Caroni of the day. On the nose: It has some familiar notes like tar, but quite woody and alcoholic. Spices. Vanilla. Taste: Quite tar and alcoholic upfront. Then the rum opens up to a creamy mouthfeel with darker flavours like cocoa, coffee notes. Finish: Quite dry finish. Woody, roasted and leather notes. From my experience this rum doesn't offer the typical notes associated with Caroni rums. It should be more complex,more balanced and finish could be better to receive better score, but i liked it and its not a bad rum at all

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About the Caroni distillery

The Caroni distillery is located in Trinidad. Rums from Caroni have been reviewed 10,072 times with an average of 8.8/10.

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