Heavy Rum Caroni Full Proof (16 Years Old) 32nd Release Limited Edition, 2014 - Rue Pinard
Heavy Rum Caroni Full Proof (16 Years Old) 32nd Release Limited Edition, 2014 - Rue Pinard
Heavy Rum Caroni Full Proof (16 Years Old) 32nd Release Limited Edition, 2014 - Rue Pinard
Heavy Rum Caroni Full Proof (16 Years Old) 32nd Release Limited Edition, 2014 - Rue Pinard

Heavy Rum Caroni Full Proof (16 Years Old) 32nd Release Limited Edition, 2014

Caroni SKU: PB23
Provenance:
Price
/
  • Low stock - 2 items left
  • Backordered, shipping soon
Tax included. Shipping calculated at checkout.
Compare price on: Wine-Searcher
  • Meticulous packaging
  • Fast delivery from the Netherlands
  • Exceptional service

We deliver directly to your door, no matter where you are in France or the EU.

The Caroni distillery has a rich history of rum production in Trinidad. While some say it was founded in 1918, historical records point to distilling happening there even earlier in the 20th century. Caroni became part of the Tate & Lyle company in 1936, who used it to expand their sugar operations on the island. The distillery's famous high-ester "Heavy" rums were a key component of British Navy rations, lending their signature flavor. Unfortunately, with the decline of Trinidad's sugar industry, rum producers like Caroni became increasingly reliant on imported molasses, making distilling less cost-effective. After Tate & Lyle sold a majority stake to the Trinidadian government in 1970, Caroni was fully nationalized by 1975. Despite being self-sufficient in molasses, the state-owned Caroni Ltd continued losing money for 25 years until the government tried to privatize it in 2003. 

Angostura was interested in buying Caroni but a dispute over the valuation of its aged rum stocks scuttled the deal. Caroni ended up closing down that year. Angostura still acquired most of Caroni's 18,000 barrels of aged rum, but the most prized allocation went to Italian distributors Velier. In 2004, Velier's renowned CEO Luca Gargano happened upon the shuttered distillery during a photo shoot in Trinidad, brokering a rum stock deal in 2005. That pivotal year, Velier released the first of its legendary Caroni bottlings, alongside influential cask strength collaborations with Demerara Distillers Ltd. 

This 1998 vintage Caroni was bottled at 16 years old in 2014 as Velier's 32nd release, one of only 2750 bottles. The full proof rum exemplifies the distillery's iconic high-ester "Heavy" style that makes Caroni so coveted among collectors today.
  • Release Year: 1998 
  • Appellation: Caroni / Velier 
  • Alcohol Content: 64.5% 
  • Volume: 70 Cl 
  • Packaging: Case 
  • One Of 2750 
  • Trinidad And Tobago
  • Closed Rum Distillery

Category:
Brand: Caroni
Vintage:
Alcohol %:
Volume L:
Pack Size: 1 x 75cl
Duty Status: No Vat
Ships: From NL in 24hrs

Shipping
USA shipping
Worldwide Shipping

Returns
Returns possible within 30 days. Returning is at the customer's expense.

When you select the 'Allocate Bottle(s)' option, at check-out, you're instructing Rue Pinard to reserve the bottles you want. We'll promise to contact you later to discuss the shipping details and to set up payment. This method is particularly useful for items that are rare or in high demand, or that aren't immediately available for dispatch. It lets you secure your purchase well before it's time to take delivery and gives us a solid indication of your commitment to buy.

At Rue Pinard, we offer the world’s oldest wines, rarest spirits, and exclusive cask bottlings, including prestige bottles of Whisky, Bourbon, Cognac, Armagnac, Port, and Madeira. With meticulous packaging and fast worldwide delivery, we ensure every bottle arrives in perfect condition. Our expert team provides a world-class collecting and cask sale experience defined by integrity, quality, and authenticity.

Before listing online, we photograph every bottle in our warehouse to guarantee that what you see is precisely what you get. We strictly avoid using stock photos for our products.

When there are various versions of the same product, we ensure each is individually photographed and listed. Should you need more images before making a purchase, please feel free to reach out to office@ruepinard.com.

Rue Pinard, situated in the vibrant city of Miami, offers a diverse range of products to its customers. It's important for our clients to note that local sales tax may apply to purchases made within the United States.

When it comes to our European Union clientele, Rue Pinard operates under the EU margin scheme. This means the products sold are not subject to the standard value-added tax (VAT) within the EU. Should VAT be applicable, it will be clearly indicated in the product details.

For our international buyers, tax is deducted from the sales price

Additionally, items that are listed as "in Bond" are exempt from tax. However, tax charges may still apply depending on the client's tax status.

For those who require detailed invoices or have specific inquiries, we encourage you to get in touch with us directly at office@ruepinard.com. Our team is dedicated to providing you with all the necessary information and assistance regarding your purchases and the tax implications that may come with them.

We will ship your product(s) between 24 and 72 hours after we receive your order.

  • Delivery time in Europe: approximately 3-7 working days after you receive your shipping confirmation and tracking number.
  • Delivery time outside of Europe (with exception of the United States, Hong Kong, South Korea and Mainland China): approximately working 5 days after you receive your shipping confirmation and tracking number.
  • Shipping to the United States: we can ship to 27 states. Please find more information about lead times, rates and tracking information here. 
  • Delivery time to Hong Kong and Mainland China: approximately 30 working days after you receive your shipping confirmation and tracking number.
  • Shipping to South Korea: we ship with Bpost. Please note that taxes are very likely charged by Korean customs. We can reship parcels that are returned to sender after renewed payment of shipping costs and return costs, or we can be refund a returned parcel minus the shipping and return costs. Bpost takes an estimated 3 weeks.
  • Free Shipping requires a minimum threshold investment of 500 euro and applies for one bottle in selected countries and up to a certain weight in EU.
  • Depending on the destination Duties and VAT might be charged.

More Information

This site is protected by hCaptcha and the hCaptcha Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply.
You may also like
More from Caroni