A commanding expression from Trinidad’s legendary closed distillery, the Caroni 1996/2016 “Fire” is a single cask rum drawn from barrel #R3721, specially selected by Old Whisky and bottled by Velier. Distilled in 1996 and aged for 20 years under the intense tropical climate of Trinidad, this release captures the unmistakable character that defines Caroni’s legacy - bold, oily, and profoundly complex. Bottled at a staggering 70.8% ABV, it delivers the distillery’s full power in its purest, undiluted form. Specifications Type: Rum Category: Single Cask Distillery: Caroni Bottler: Velier Age: 20 years Distilled: 1996 Bottled: 2016 Cask Number: R3721 Strength: 70.8% ABV Size: 700ml About the Distillery Founded in 1918 in Trinidad, Caroni Distillery was once the heart of the island’s rum industry, renowned for producing heavy, high-ester rums from its own sugarcane molasses. After its closure in 2002, the rediscovery of its aging stock by Luca Gargano of Velier transformed Caroni into a legend among rum collectors. Known for its deeply aromatic profile — marked by tar, tropical fruit, and warm spice — Caroni represents the lost soul of Trinidadian rum, with each bottle offering a rare and irreplaceable glimpse into its storied past.