Caroni 2000/2017 – 17-Year-Old Full Proof Rum | Cask #R4002 “Eataly” Edition A powerful and exceptionally rare expression from Trinidad’s legendary Caroni Distillery, this Caroni 2000/2017 was distilled in 2000 and aged for 17 years entirely under tropical conditions. Drawn from a single cask (#R4002) and bottled at a formidable 68.4% ABV, it was specially selected by Velier for Eataly — one of only 242 bottles stated on the label (though 221 were ultimately released). With an angel’s share exceeding 75%, this bottling captures the full intensity and concentration of Caroni’s unmistakable heavy rum style. Specifications Type: Rum Category: Full Proof Single Cask Distillery: Caroni Bottler: Velier Region: Trinidad Age: 17 years Distilled: 2000 Bottled: 2017 Cask Number: R4002 Strength: 68.4% ABV Number of Bottles: 242 (221 confirmed) Angel’s Share: >75% Size: 700ml About the Distillery Founded in 1918 and closed in 2002, Caroni Distillery remains one of the most iconic lost names in the rum world. Renowned for its heavy, oil-rich distillate and deeply aromatic profile, Caroni’s legacy was revived by Velier’s now-legendary releases, which preserved the last remaining casks from the distillery’s warehouses. Each bottling is a snapshot of Caribbean rum heritage — bold, complex, and unapologetically authentic — with this 2000 vintage standing as one of the most intense and collectible examples of tropical-aged Caroni spirit.