L'Espirit Caroni, 1996 (2x 70cl) Region: Trinidad Fill Level: into neck Capsule: good condition Label: good labelling Packaging: in original carton Alcohol content: 64.3% ABV Notes: Single Cask, Cask Strength, Cask BB4, distilled 30/06/1996 and bottled 05/2016, bottles 44 and 47 of 214 bottles Footnotes: L'Esprit is a highly respected French independent bottler founded by Tristan Prodhomme. Operating out of Rennes, it is celebrated for releasing exceptionally rare, cask-strength, single-cask rums with zero additives, chill-filtering, or colorants. Caroni Rum is among the most legendary and collectible rums in the world, produced at the now-closed Caroni Distillery in Trinidad. Established in 1918 and closed in 2002, the distillery achieved near-mythical status following its closure, with remaining stocks becoming highly sought after by collectors and enthusiasts worldwide. Renowned for its bold, heavy style, Caroni is celebrated for delivering an intensely characterful profile unlike any other rum. Matured expressions often display powerful notes of tar, diesel oil, dark chocolate, burnt sugar, tobacco, tropical fruit, leather, and smoky spice, balanced by remarkable depth and complexity. This distinctive industrial character has become the hallmark of Caroni and a defining feature of its cult following. The rarity of remaining casks and official bottlings, combined with the distillery's closure and iconic status within the rum world, has driven exceptional demand in recent years. Today, Caroni stands as one of the most important names in collectible rum, with aged and single cask releases regularly commanding strong interest at auction and within the global fine spirits market. This lot is subject to the following lot symbols: Δ Δ VAT at the prevailing rate on Hammer Price and Buyer's Premium. Items may be kept under bond if required. For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com For further information about this lot please visit the lot listing