{"product_id":"caroni-paradise-collection-12-bottle-set","title":"Caroni Paradise Collection - 12 Bottle Set","description":"\u003ch3 data-pm-slice=\"1 1 []\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCaroni Paradise 12 Bottle Set\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Caroni Paradise collection brings together twelve exceptional single-cask bottlings from the legendary \u003cstrong\u003eCaroni\u003c\/strong\u003e distillery in Trinidad. Released by \u003cstrong\u003eVelier\u003c\/strong\u003e in collaboration with\u003cstrong\u003e La Maison du Whisky\u003c\/strong\u003e, 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.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe story behind the series is closely connected to the legendary \u003cstrong\u003eCaroni Ceremony\u003c\/strong\u003e, held in Cognac on 12 April 2019. During this event, \u003cstrong\u003eLuca Gargano\u003c\/strong\u003e and a group of rum experts selected exceptional casks from Caroni's remaining stocks. Following years of \u003cstrong\u003ematuration in the Caribbean,\u003c\/strong\u003e the selected rums were transferred to large glass demijohns in Cognac, where they continued to rest without further contact with oak. This \u003cstrong\u003etraditional Cognac practice\u003c\/strong\u003e, known as \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eparadis\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, gave the collection its name and preserved the character developed during the rums' earlier maturation.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEach 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 \u003cstrong\u003eMassimo Lunardon\u003c\/strong\u003e, while their labels feature original acrylic paintings by Trinidadian artist \u003cstrong\u003eChe Lovelace.\u003c\/strong\u003e Each artwork offers a different visual interpretation of the landscapes, people and atmosphere of \u003cstrong\u003eTrinidad and Tobago\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMore than a collection of rare bottlings, \u003cstrong\u003eCaroni Paradise #1–#12\u003c\/strong\u003e 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.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003chr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSet Includes\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-pm-slice=\"1 1 []\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCaroni Paradise #1 – Resting Woman\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eVintage: 1996\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCask No.: 5552\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBottled: 2022\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNumber of bottles: 213\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eABV: 62.7%\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCaroni Paradise #2 – Large Dancer\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eVintage: 1998\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCask No.: 3918\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBottled: 2022\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNumber of bottles: 230\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eABV: 56.3%\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCaroni Paradise #3 – Port of Spain Kissers\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eVintage: 1994\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCask No.: 6132\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBottled: 2023\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNumber of bottles: 215\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eABV: 52.8%\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCaroni Paradise #4 – Shanna and Sita\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eVintage: 1996\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCask No.: 3786\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBottled: 2023\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNumber of bottles: 215\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eABV: 68.1%\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCaroni Paradise #5 – White Egret and Mangrove\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eVintage: 2000\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCask No.: 4053\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBottled: 2023\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eABV: 67.5%\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCaroni Paradise #6 – A House in the Sun\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eVintage: 1996\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCask No.: 5619\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBottled: 2024\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNumber of bottles: 195\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eABV: 62.4%\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCaroni Paradise #7 – Figure with Falling Water\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eVintage: 1994\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCask No.: 6134\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNumber of bottles: 142\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eABV: 58%\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCaroni Paradise #8 – Climbing Figure Above Bathers\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eVintage: 1994\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCask No.: 6130\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBottled: 2024\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNumber of bottles: To be confirmed*\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eABV: 58%\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCaroni Paradise #9 – Man Descending Stairs Carrying Wings (To Become a Blue Devil)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eVintage: 1996\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCask No.: 3785\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBottled: 2023\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNumber of bottles: 201\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eABV: 68.9%\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCaroni Paradise #10 – Emerald and Sun Dancers\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eVintage: 1998\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCask No.: 3927\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBottled: 2023\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNumber of bottles: 208\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eABV: 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Caroni\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFounded in 1918, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCaroni\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 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, \u003cstrong\u003eLuca Gargano of Velier\u003c\/strong\u003e 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.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Distilia Shop","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":59826094014812,"sku":null,"price":38000.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0817\/1238\/2300\/files\/KolekcjarumowCaroniParadis.png?v=1794314337","url":"https:\/\/distilia.com\/fr\/products\/caroni-paradise-collection-12-bottle-set","provider":"Distilia Shop","version":"1.0","type":"link"}