The HSE Hors d‘Age hails from the Distillerie du Simon in Martinique
After the close working relationship between DDL and Luca Gargano’s Velier in the 2000s had significantly raised the profile of their distillery’s various historic stills
it is a small operation run by the Marsolle family
sugar farming Dutch colonists displaced from Brazil after Portugal and Spain declared war on their community in the mid-17th century
however there are several historical references that suggest distilling was happening there earlier in the 20th century
Sample Caroni Employees 2nd release David “Sarge” Charran 1996 23yr 66,5% 3cl The HSE Hors d‘Age hailsCaroni Employees 2nd Release David Sarge Charran, a stalwart of the distillery for an impressive 28 years. The second part of this legendary series Caroni Employees. This exquisite bottling is a 1996 vintage aged for 23 years, a testament to his dedication. Limited to just 953 bottles, it originates from a meticulously chosen selection of barrels. Guided by Luca Gargano and a team of 26 Caroni connoisseurs, this masterpiece was curated on April 12th,