Caroni Paradise 12 Bottle Set

The Caroni Paradise collection brings together twelve exceptional single-cask bottlings from the legendary Caroni distillery in Trinidad. Released by Velier in collaboration with La Maison du Whisky, the series represents a remarkable chapter in the story of one of the most iconic names in the world of rum. Spanning vintages from 1994 to 2000, the twelve numbered releases offer a unique opportunity to explore different expressions of Caroni's distinctive heavy rum style.

The story behind the series is closely connected to the legendary Caroni Ceremony, held in Cognac on 12 April 2019. During this event, Luca Gargano and a group of rum experts selected exceptional casks from Caroni's remaining stocks. Following years of maturation in the Caribbean, the selected rums were transferred to large glass demijohns in Cognac, where they continued to rest without further contact with oak. This traditional Cognac practice, known as paradis, gave the collection its name and preserved the character developed during the rums' earlier maturation.

Each release is a single-cask expression bottled at its individual cask strength, with alcohol levels ranging from 52.8% to 70.2% ABV across the first twelve editions. The collection is also distinguished by its striking presentation: the bottles were crafted in Italy by glass artist Massimo Lunardon, while their labels feature original acrylic paintings by Trinidadian artist Che Lovelace. Each artwork offers a different visual interpretation of the landscapes, people and atmosphere of Trinidad and Tobago.

More than a collection of rare bottlings, Caroni Paradise #1–#12 represents a fascinating record of the distillery's remaining stocks and the different paths taken by these exceptional rums. Brought together in one complete set, the twelve releases form a remarkable tribute to Caroni's legacy and an extraordinary addition to any serious rum collection.

Set Includes

Caroni Paradise #1 – Resting Woman
Vintage: 1996
Cask No.: 5552
Bottled: 2022
Number of bottles: 213
ABV: 62.7%

Caroni Paradise #2 – Large Dancer
Vintage: 1998
Cask No.: 3918
Bottled: 2022
Number of bottles: 230
ABV: 56.3%

Caroni Paradise #3 – Port of Spain Kissers
Vintage: 1994
Cask No.: 6132
Bottled: 2023
Number of bottles: 215
ABV: 52.8%

Caroni Paradise #4 – Shanna and Sita
Vintage: 1996
Cask No.: 3786
Bottled: 2023
Number of bottles: 215
ABV: 68.1%

Caroni Paradise #5 – White Egret and Mangrove
Vintage: 2000
Cask No.: 4053
Bottled: 2023
ABV: 67.5%

Caroni Paradise #6 – A House in the Sun
Vintage: 1996
Cask No.: 5619
Bottled: 2024
Number of bottles: 195
ABV: 62.4%

Caroni Paradise #7 – Figure with Falling Water
Vintage: 1994
Cask No.: 6134
Number of bottles: 142
ABV: 58%

Caroni Paradise #8 – Climbing Figure Above Bathers
Vintage: 1994
Cask No.: 6130
Bottled: 2024
Number of bottles: To be confirmed*
ABV: 58%

Caroni Paradise #9 – Man Descending Stairs Carrying Wings (To Become a Blue Devil)
Vintage: 1996
Cask No.: 3785
Bottled: 2023
Number of bottles: 201
ABV: 68.9%

Caroni Paradise #10 – Emerald and Sun Dancers
Vintage: 1998
Cask No.: 3927
Bottled: 2023
Number of bottles: 208
ABV: 70.2%

Caroni Paradise #11 – The Gun
Vintage: 2000
Cask No.: 4059
Bottled: 2023
Number of bottles: 188
ABV: 69.4%

Caroni Paradise #12
Vintage: 1996
Cask No.: 5627
Bottled: 2024
Number of bottles: 234
ABV: 60.8%

About Caroni

Founded in 1918, Caroni was Trinidad's state-owned distillery, producing distinctive heavy rums until its closure in 2002. Its access to a sugar refinery and its combination of column and pot still distillation contributed to the individual style for which the distillery became renowned. In 2004, Luca Gargano of Velier discovered hundreds of casks remaining in Caroni's warehouses, helping to preserve a significant part of the distillery's legacy. Today, Caroni bottlings are among the most sought-after and collectible rums in the world.