Caroni 1994/2012 – 18-Year-Old Heavy Trinidad Rum | Velier Hangar Series A standout in the Caroni Hangar Series, this 1994 vintage embodies the raw, industrial spirit that has made Caroni one of the most legendary lost distilleries in the rum world. Distilled in 1994 and bottled by Velier in 2012, this 18-year-old heavy Trinidad rum was fully matured under the tropical sun, resulting in exceptional depth, concentration, and the unmistakable Caroni character — bold, oily, and richly aromatic. Specifications Type: Rum Distillery: Caroni Bottler: Velier Region: Trinidad Age: 18 years Distilled: 1994 Bottled: 2012 Strength: 55% ABV Number of Bottles: 6962 (labelled 6943) Size: 700ml About the Distillery Founded in 1918, the Caroni Distillery was once the beating heart of Trinidad’s rum industry, producing heavy, tarry spirits from its own sugarcane molasses. After its closure in 2002, Caroni’s remaining stock was acquired by Velier, whose visionary selections transformed the distillery’s legacy into a global icon. The Hangar Series name refers to the old aircraft hangars in Trinidad where the barrels were stored and aged — vast, humid spaces that shaped the rum’s dense, smoky, and petrol-driven complexity.