Lucky Choice 1998 Caroni 28 Year Old Single Cask Rum

The Lucky Choice 1998 Caroni 28 Year Old Single Cask Rum is an extraordinary long-aged Trinidad rum distilled in 1998 and matured for 28 years before bottling. Benefiting from an impressive 12 years of tropical maturation, this exceptional single cask release showcases the unmistakable intensity and complexity that have made the legendary Caroni distillery one of the most sought-after names in the rum world. Bottled at natural cask strength from a refill barrel, this rare expression perfectly balances Caroni's iconic industrial character with remarkable tropical fruit richness and decades of oak integration.

Distillery: Caroni Distillery
Bottler: Lucky Choice
Age: 28 Years Old
ABV: 58.1%
Cask No: 37
Cask Type: Refill Barrel
Tropical Maturation: 12 Years
Outturn: Single Cask 

Lucky Choice has earned an international reputation for selecting exceptional single casks that express both rarity and individuality. Their philosophy centres on preserving the natural character of each cask through minimal intervention, allowing collectors and enthusiasts to experience spirits exactly as they matured. Releases from iconic closed distilleries such as Caroni are particularly prized, offering an increasingly scarce opportunity to experience one of the rum world's most legendary producers.

Tasting Notes:
An explosion of tropical fruit immediately fills the glass with aromas of ripe mango, pineapple, papaya and passionfruit layered over Caroni's signature notes of tar, engine oil and charred oak. Rich vanilla, burnt caramel and dark toffee develop alongside hints of orange peel, liquorice and baking spices. The palate is bold, oily and intensely concentrated, delivering waves of luscious tropical fruit balanced by smoky oak, salted caramel, espresso and classic industrial complexity. The finish is exceptionally long and warming, lingering with dried fruits, black pepper, polished oak, subtle menthol and the unmistakable earthy character that has made mature Caroni rum legendary among collectors.