S.B.S. 1997 Trinidad Caroni 18-Year

Dirty and strong Caroni. It lasts almost forever, you have the aftertaste still 1h later.
I had to add some water before tasting.
I like the 17y caroni from bristol but it could be a little bit stronger.
This cask strength rum could be more fruity and more balanced. But it's still a good Caroni.

Cask #53
Smell: wild leather, acetone, gum, caramel and burnt sugar, dried and fermented fruits, salt
Taste: salt, acetone, citrus, dry fruits (plum), gum, tar, bitterness, bicycle inner tube
Finish: very long
Aftertaste: fir, peppermint, berries, gum

Cask #216
Smell: salt, caramel, burnt sugar, dried fruits, some gum
Taste: salt, citrus, acetone, slightly gum, tar, bitterness
Aftertaste: peppermint, berries

Sweetness: 1.5/5
Spice: 3.5/5
Fruit: 1.5/5
Mildness: 1/5
Value 35€ for 20cl: 5/5

Nice gentle aroma. First few second is sweet and woody. After is everything covered by burning. Aftertaste shorter and dry. Much better consumable with few drops of water.

A rare bottle of rum. Non chill filtered rum which has a very sharp taste. This is not for "kids"! 64% volume!! For some it might be better with a little bit of water.