Quarter Deck Caroni 24 Year Old 1998 is an extraordinary, limited edition rum distilled at the legendary Caroni Distillery in Trinidad, a name whispered with reverence among rum connoisseurs. Caroni, which closed its doors in 2002, has since achieved near-mythic status for its bold, tarry, and unmistakably industrial style. Bottled by Quarter Deck Series, this single cask release captures the last echoes of a lost distillery, delivering a rum that is powerful, complex, and unapologetically authentic, a true relic of Caribbean rum history.

Product Details:

Brand: Quarter Deck Series | Distillery: Caroni (Closed) | Category: Trinidadian Single Cask Rum | Vintage: 1998 | Age: 24 Years | ABV: 50.7% | Origin: Trinidad | Volume: 700ml

Tasting Profile:

Nose: Deep, commanding aromas of oak tar, diesel, and burnt sugar, layered with notes of dark molasses, leather, and dried tropical fruit. A whisper of spice and smoke lingers beneath.
Palate: Intense and full-bodied. Flavors of dark cocoa, licorice, and charred oak merge with notes of stewed fruit, tobacco, and earthy molasses. The texture is rich, oily, and deeply satisfying, pure Caroni character.
Finish: Exceptionally long. A warming crescendo of smoke, tar, and spice fades into lingering sweetness and oak tannin.

Production Details:

Distilled in 1998 at the Caroni Distillery, this rum spent 24 years maturing, developing the depth and intensity that define Caroni’s legendary reputation. Bottled by Quarter Deck Series at 50.7% ABV, it is presented non-chill filtered, unadulterated, and without coloring or additives. Each bottle comes from a single cask, ensuring individuality and rarity. With the distillery long closed, every remaining Caroni barrel is a piece of liquid history.

Perfect For:

A collector’s centerpiece and a connoisseur’s indulgence. Best enjoyed neat and slowly, this is not a rum to rush. Perfect for those who appreciate heavy, old-style Trinidadian rums with depth, complexity, and character born from time and authenticity.

Expert Notes:

Caroni releases are revered for their unmistakable profile, industrial, smoky, and full of tar-laced richness. This 24-year-old edition from Quarter Deck exemplifies everything collectors love about Caroni: strength, balance, and intensity wrapped in an aura of nostalgia.

Customer Reviews:

“Raw, smoky brilliance, a true Caroni classic.”   Michael F.
“A piece of rum history in every drop. Deep, complex, and unforgettable.”   Andrew S.
“Liquid heritage. Powerful and elegant at once.”   Carla J.

Interesting Fact:

The Caroni Distillery, founded in 1918, was once Trinidad’s largest rum producer. Its closure in 2002 left behind a dwindling stock of aging barrels that have since become some of the most sought-after rums in the world. Each release carries the essence of Trinidad’s industrial past, bold, smoky, and utterly unique.

Serving Suggestions:

Serve neat in a heavy-bottomed glass at room temperature to fully appreciate its depth and aroma. Add a few drops of still water to unlock layers of molasses, spice, and aged oak. For purists, this rum is best enjoyed as-is, an experience of pure, unfiltered history.

Distillery Background:

The Caroni Distillery, once located in central Trinidad, was famed for its heavy, high ester rums used in blends worldwide. Its distinctive character came from long fermentation, column and pot still distillation, and aging in tropical conditions. Since its closure, independent bottlers like Quarter Deck Series have preserved Caroni’s legacy through rare single cask bottlings. This 1998 24 Year Old expression stands as a tribute to a lost distillery, powerful, historic, and irreplaceable.