Caroni

Nestled in the southern Caribbean, Trinidad is a vibrant island with a history as rich and diverse as its culture. From the indigenous peoples who first inhabited its shores to the colonial powers that shaped its destiny, Trinidad's story is one of resilience, innovation, and the blending of cultures.

The Caroni distillery, founded in 1918 and in 1937 taken over by Tate & Lyle (British sugar giant),  was once a major supplier of high-proof rum to the British Navy. In the 1970s the Trinidad Government purchased Caroni. After years of decline in the sugar industry, Caroni was closed in 2003. Angostura and Velier acquired much of the remaining stock, with Luca Gargano of Velier playing a key role. Gargano launched the first Caroni bottlings in 2005 and made a significant impact on the rum landscape.

Rendsburger Bürgermeister Rum - 1996 Caroni
This Caroni represents the fourth hand-bottled rum cask in Rendsburg. The series of single cask bottlings at cask strength honours former mayors of Rendsburg who have rendered outstanding services to the well-being of the town. In the case of the 1996 Caroni, the focus is on Richard Rühle v. Lilienstern, who was mayor of Rendsburg from 1885 to 1909. His driving force during the construction of the Kiel Canal led to the construction of two harbours and brought economic prosperity to Rendsburg.