{"product_id":"the-last-drop-25-year-old-caroni-trinidad-rum-release-41-married-casks-1997-1999","title":"The Last Drop 25 Year Old Caroni Trinidad Rum (Release 41) — Married Casks (1997 \u0026 1999)","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Last Drop 25 Year Old Caroni Trinidad Rum (Release 41) — Married Casks (1997 \u0026amp; 1999)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIf you’ve got customers who know rum, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCaroni\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e is one of those names that stops people mid-scroll. This \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e25-year-old Trinidad rum\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e from \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Last Drop\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e leans straight into that cult status: a spirit from the now-silent \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCaroni distillery\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e (est. c.1918, closed 2003), where scarcity and character have only become more legendary with time. Presented as \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRelease 41\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, it’s a well-balanced expression designed to show both the heavier, oily Caroni signature and a more delicate, floral side.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Last Drop acquired \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003etwo casks distilled in 1997 and 1999\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, then \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003ecarefully married\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e them because they were so complementary—bringing together that classic Caroni “industrial” depth with lifted aromatics and juicy tropical fruit. The result is powerful yet refined, with tropical sweetness up front and that unmistakable rubbery, smoky, peppery edge underneath.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKey features\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eProducer\/Bottler: The Last Drop\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDistillery: Caroni (Trinidad) — closed 2003\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eRelease: \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRelease 41\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eAge: \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e25 Year Old\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eComposition: \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMarried from two casks\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eDistillation years: \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e1997 \u0026amp; 1999\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eStyle: Balances heavier “oily” Caroni character with floral nuance\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAppearance\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDeep bronze-gold.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTasting notes\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNose: \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe unmistakable Caroni punch — powerful yet refined — softened by notes of white flowers and eucalyptus, and rounded by layers of juicy tropical fruit.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePalate: \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSweet papaya, stewed hibiscus flower and spiced ginger cake lead the way, evolving into deeper notes of hot rubber, green banana leaf and dry white pepper, with a delicate wisp of smoke lingering on the finish.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFinish: \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLong, gently smoky, with peppery dryness and lingering tropical notes.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA little background\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Caroni distillery was established around 1918 and closed in 2003. Since then, the few surviving casks have become highly sought-after, each carrying the unmistakable weight of Trinidad’s rum-making legacy. This release is built to showcase the full breadth of Caroni’s character, both the heavier, oily side and the more delicate, floral nuances.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePerfect for\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCollectors of closed distilleries and cult-status rum\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFans of “industrial” Caroni notes (rubber, smoke, pepper) balanced by tropical fruit\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA centrepiece bottle for a serious rum shelf\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDelivery \u0026amp; authenticity\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eYour bottle will be packed securely for transit, and we take care to ensure it arrives safely and in excellent condition.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCall to action\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIf you want a Caroni that delivers the distillery’s signature character \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eand\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e real balance, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Last Drop 25 Year Old Caroni Trinidad Rum (Release 41)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e is a brilliant addition.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSexude yours while it’s still available.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Whiskys.co.uk","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57696352108927,"sku":null,"price":1699.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0817\/1687\/1483\/files\/IMG-5500.jpg?v=1780732927","url":"https:\/\/whiskys.co.uk\/products\/the-last-drop-25-year-old-caroni-trinidad-rum-release-41-married-casks-1997-1999","provider":"Whiskys.co.uk","version":"1.0","type":"link"}