Scherzo - Caroni 1999 | Chopin, Scherzo No. 2

Inspired by Chopin's Scherzo No. 2, this monumental Caroni rum embodies the dramatic contrasts, virtuosity, and explosive energy of one of the composer's most iconic piano works. Where Adagio invites contemplation, Scherzo No. 2 demands attention - restless, powerful, and full of striking contrasts.

Distilled in 1999 at the legendary Caroni Distillery in Trinidad, this exceptional rum matured for 25 years before being bottled in 2025. Drawn from a single cask (#224) it was at its natural cask strength of 68.0% ABV and released in 2026 in an extremely limited edition of just 157 bottles.

Its character is as audacious as its musical inspiration. Floral brilliance, noble woods, and radiant fruits converge with an unmistakable trace of rubber, creating a restless and exalted composition of remarkable contrasts. The result is a spirit of explosive energy and virtuosity, where intensity and elegance meet without compromise.

Bottled without additives and at full natural strength, this Caroni preserves the uncompromising character of a mature Trinidad rum. With its exceptional strength, single-cask provenance, and limited release, Scherzo offers a powerful liquid interpretation of Chopin's music - dramatic, virtuosic, and impossible to ignore.

Specifications

Type: Trinidad Rum
Series: I Movimenti
Distillery: Caroni
Distilled: 1999
Bottled: 2025
Age: 25 Years
Cask Number: #224
Style: Single Cask, Cask Strength
Distillation: Column Still
Strength: 68.0%
Size: 700 ml
Limited Edition: 157 Bottles
Music & Selection: Pietro Caputo
Released by Distilia in 2026

About the Distillery

Founded in Trinidad in 1923, Caroni Distillery became one of the most celebrated names in Caribbean before closing its doors in 2003. Its rums, particularly those distilled during the distillery's later decades, have become highly sought-after among collectors for their distinctive character and extraordinary aging potential.

Today, mature Caroni bottlings occupy a special place in the world of collectible rum. Distilled at the historic Trinidad distillery and preserved through independent bottlings, they offer a final connection to one of the most important chapters in Trinidad's rum-making history.

Read more about I Movimenti series.