Review #1021; Rum #351: Golden Devil Caroni 23yr 1998 K&L Select

Golden Devil Caroni 23yr 1998 K&L Select

This is a 23 year old Caroni from the IB Golden Devil. This was aged for 23 years before being bottled at cask strength with no additives for K&L Wines.

ABV: 60.9%

Nose: Raspberry, hydraulic fluid, petrol, guava, black tea, dark chocolate

Palate: Thick oily mouthfeel, hydraulic fluid, guava, black tea, dark chocolate

Finish: Medium length finish, guava, black tea, dark chocolate, allspice

Rating: 7/10

A great Caroni from Golden Devil. This one smacks you in the face with the industrial in a good way. Good stuff.

1 | Disgusting | So bad I poured it out.

2 | Poor | I wouldn’t consume by choice.

3 | Bad | Multiple flaws.

4 | Sub-par | Not bad, but better exists.

5 | Good | Good, just fine.

6 | Very Good | A cut above.

7 | Great | Well above average

8 | Excellent | Really quite exceptional.

9 | Incredible | An all time favorite

10 | Perfect | Perfect