Bristol Classic Rums, founded by renowned rum connoisseur John Barrett, is a UK-based independent bottler celebrated for sourcing and ageing exceptional rums from across the globe. With a focus on authenticity, terroir, and cask-driven complexity, Bristol Classic Rums hand-selects rare and characterful spirits from the Caribbean and beyond, maturing them under optimal conditions before bottling without chill filtration or artificial additives. Each release reflects a commitment to traditional rum-making, provenance, and unadulterated expression.
The Caribbean Collection Trinidad Rum is a beautifully composed example of the island’s signature style, column-distilled, molasses-based, and aged to reveal the subtleties of Trinidad’s tropical climate and expert cask handling. It reflects the influence of famed Trinidadian distilleries such as Caroni and Angostura, known for their clean yet complex profiles.
In the glass, it displays a brilliant amber hue, with a nose that is aromatic and inviting, delivering notes of ripe banana, vanilla, toasted coconut, and spiced caramel, layered with subtle hints of dried citrus, nutmeg, and light oak char. The palate is smooth and medium-bodied, offering flavours of butterscotch, baking spice, stewed tropical fruit, and hints of cocoa and tobacco. The texture is refined, with well-integrated oak and a long, slightly dry finish marked by gentle spice, molasses, and a touch of vanilla bean.
