The Last Drop 25 Year Old Caroni Trinidad Rum (Release 41) — Married Casks (1997 & 1999)

The Last Drop 25 Year Old Caroni Trinidad Rum (Release 41) — Married Casks (1997 & 1999)

If you’ve got customers who know rum, Caroni is one of those names that stops people mid-scroll. This 25-year-old Trinidad rum from The Last Drop leans straight into that cult status: a spirit from the now-silent Caroni distillery (est. c.1918, closed 2003), where scarcity and character have only become more legendary with time. Presented as Release 41, it’s a well-balanced expression designed to show both the heavier, oily Caroni signature and a more delicate, floral side.

The Last Drop acquired two casks distilled in 1997 and 1999, then carefully married 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.

Key features

• Producer/Bottler: The Last Drop
• Distillery: Caroni (Trinidad) — closed 2003
• Release: Release 41
• Age: 25 Year Old
• Composition: Married from two casks
• Distillation years: 1997 & 1999
• Style: Balances heavier “oily” Caroni character with floral nuance

Appearance

Deep bronze-gold.

Tasting notes

Nose: The unmistakable Caroni punch — powerful yet refined — softened by notes of white flowers and eucalyptus, and rounded by layers of juicy tropical fruit.

Palate: Sweet 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.

Finish: Long, gently smoky, with peppery dryness and lingering tropical notes.

A little background

The 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.

Perfect for

• Collectors of closed distilleries and cult-status rum
• Fans of “industrial” Caroni notes (rubber, smoke, pepper) balanced by tropical fruit
• A centrepiece bottle for a serious rum shelf

Delivery & authenticity

Your bottle will be packed securely for transit, and we take care to ensure it arrives safely and in excellent condition.

Call to action

If you want a Caroni that delivers the distillery’s signature character and real balance, The Last Drop 25 Year Old Caroni Trinidad Rum (Release 41) is a brilliant addition.

Sexude yours while it’s still available.