Caroni 2000 – 18 Years Old – Whisky Live Paris 2025 Exclusive – Velier – 50.6% – 1 of 300 Bottles An exceptional and highly collectible special release created exclusively for Whisky Live Paris 2025, one of the world’s most prestigious events dedicated to fine and collectible spirits. This rum was distilled in 2000 at the legendary Caroni Distillery in Trinidad and matured for 18 years in the tropical climate of Trinidad before being transferred into glass dame-jeannes, where it rested for an additional 7 years, preserving the unique aromatic profile developed during its tropical ageing. The rum was finally bottled in 2025 at 50.6% ABV, with an extremely limited outturn of only 300 bottles. This unusual maturation process makes the release particularly noteworthy, combining the concentration achieved through tropical ageing with the stability and preservation offered by long-term storage in glass. Specifications: * Distillery: Caroni * Bottler: Velier / LM&V * Distilled: 2000 * Bottled: 2025 * Age Statement: 18 Years * Additional ageing: 7 years in glass dame-jeannes * Origin: Trinidad * Type: Full Proof Heavy Trinidad Rum * Strength: 50.6% ABV * Volume: 50 cl * Whisky Live Paris 2025 Exclusive Release * Limited edition: 300 bottles * Numbering stated on label: 1 of 300 bottles * Angel’s Share during tropical maturation approximately 80% One of the most exclusive and unusual Caroni releases of recent years, highly sought after by serious collectors and enthusiasts of the legendary closed Trinidad distillery. Condition: * Original bottle and presentation box included. * Original seal intact. * Fill level and overall condition visible in the photographs. * Properly stored in suitable conditions. Important notice: The photographs form an integral part of the description and show the actual lot offered for sale. Despite every effort being made to provide a complete and accurate description, minor signs of wear, imperfections, storage marks, ageing marks or other condition-related details affecting the bottle, label, capsule or presentation box may be present and may not be individually mentioned. Prospective bidders are therefore encouraged to carefully examine all photographs before placing a bid. A very rare Caroni bottling and a remarkable opportunity to acquire one of the most limited official Velier releases ever produced.