CDI T.D.L Trinidad (Bottled for the 1802) 2003
Highly praised Trinidad TDL: intensely fresh mint and eucalyptus, red and tropical fruits, elegant oak and tea‑like bitterness. Complex, balanced and expressive with well‑integrated cask‑strength alcohol.
Fans of classic 2003 TDL who enjoy fresh minty/eucalyptus profiles, tea‑like tannins and a cognac‑style elegance in a complex 57% cask‑strength Trinidad sipper.
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How does this rum taste?
Fresh, minty, complex Trinidad powerhouse
If you already enjoy 2003 TDLs or cognac‑leaning, herbal Trinis, this picks up that minty, red‑fruited profile with extra freshness and balance at a serious but well‑managed strength.
Those sensitive to higher ABV, expecting a thick, creamy mouthfeel or who dislike herbal bitterness, mint, eucalyptus and woody tannins in their rum.
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About the T.D.L distillery
The T.D.L distillery is located in Trinidad. Rums from T.D.L have been reviewed 7,323 times with an average of 8.3/10.
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Heute gibts ein feines T.D.L Battle auf hohem Niveau. CDI 2003, 19yo bottles for 1802: Sehr erfrischend, mit viel Minze, Eukalyptus, hellen Früchten. Dazu Trauben und eine Frische holzig bittere Note. Schöner langer und warmer Abgang. Zweite Verkostung: -1 Punkt Romdeluxe 2009: Der ist ganz anders. Viel dunkelfruchtiger, viel mehr Röstaromen, dafür weniger Minze. Im Mund cremig mit kandierten Früchten. Toller Rum.
Rum or cognac? Could you say for sure in the blind tasting? I can't. Yes the TDL mint, along with ginger, cloves, citrus you can detect, but there is also the peach, grapey cognac flavors galore. Compared to the Caksus exclusive, the 1802 is brighter and fruitier and without the dark roasted aromas.The same picture in the mouth: mint and bright fruit - very cognacresque. My TDL Falernum to go with it. Actually tastes like a blend of the dirty 2001 and the fruity 2002s. Compared to the Caksus, the finish is much smoother and much less menthol-heavy, here the rösitge barrel does come out again and the alcohol remains perceptible, unfortunately. Very nice TDL.
Wow, what a glorious nose of blackcurrant and fresh mint twigs. Some leather and wood. And than bam, fruit fruit and mint on the palate. Wowsers, might be the best 2003 tdl I had so far. Like a really good tea in the autumn
Goûté au Rhum Society. Bouteille achetée… une bombe ! Presque sur la fin de ma bouteille