The Wild Parrot T.D.L Trinidad

This Trinidad Rum excels in blending herbal aroma with dark, rich taste, praised for its complex fruity and woody profile but may be too herbaceous for some.

8.9  / 10  (21 reviews)

Rich, herbaceous, complex; a unique Trinidadian delight.

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    How does this rum taste?

    • Complex flavor profile
    • Rich fruity and woody notes
    • Long, balanced finish

    The 2002 Trinidad Rum, crafted at T.D.L distillery and bottled by The Wild Parrot, is an intriguing blend of herbaceous and fruity aromas—lime, varnish, papaya—paired with tobacco, chocolate, and roasted flavors. This 20-year-aged rum, at a cask strength of 59.1% ABV, captures a balance between citrus, spices, and dark woodiness. It has been praised for its complex profile, with notes of passion fruit and tropical vibes, yet some find its herbal intensity akin to medicinal. Overall, the rich, layered complexity offers an unforgettable tasting journey, often drawing comparisons to other well-regarded Trinidian rums.

    Aroma

    Herbal Lime Varnish Papaya

    Taste

    Tobacco Dark chocolate Pineapple Roasted

    How is this rum rated?

    8.9  / 10  (21 reviews)
    Top 16% Trinidad
    Top 6% T.D.L

    "A bewitching nose of passion fruit, candied fruit and citrus, with a light varnish. The palate is full-bodied from the start, with maracuja (passion fruit), white chocolate and spices. The finish is long and finishes on fruit with a slight woody bitterness. An absolutely delicious rum, surprisingly marked by passion fruit, with this light acidity and deep fruit. You feel transported to a tropical orchard. The empty glass is marked by wood and a slight smokiness, but the whole is perfectly balanced. Delicious!"

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    9.1 / 10
    Review by: cigares

    "A nicely balanced TDL with nice spices, fruit and a nice caramel and chocolate topping. The empty glass delivers even better flavours once its been standing for a while. A bottle hard to get already and if you get a chance you should give it a go. Price to quality is pretty good."

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    9.0 / 10
    Review by: Kevin Sorensen 🇩🇰

    "A rum with a double face!Very citrusy and vegetal in the nose and instead in the taste very dark with lots of wood, dark chocolate and a smoky/carbonized part to act as a side but never invasive!At times it reminds me of monymusk 1997 begnoni!The best thing is that it has a crazy balance!"

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    9.0 / 10
    Review by: Giorgio Garotti

    "T.D.L is on a roll at the moment, establishing itself as a worthy successor to Caroni, its defunct neighboring distillery. This rum is reminiscent of Trinidad's terroir, with a very expressive nose: aromatic herbs, varnish, rubber, roasted and woody notes for the intense side, then exotic fruits (papaya, passion fruit, pineapple, blackcurrant) and citrus (lime) for the gourmet side. A fine balance between power and delicacy. The profile is extremely fruity on the palate: blackcurrant, papaya, maracuja, passion fruit, lime and kumquat follow one another to awaken the palate. Menthol, coffee, dark chocolate, leather and well-melted oak follow. Caramel, spices (licorice) and dark chocolate darken the very fresh profile of the first moments on the palate. The alcohol is very well integrated. The finish is long, fruity and fresh, opening onto a basket of exotic fruits, herbs and menthol. The finish is darker, intense and dry, with wood, spices, dark chocolate and slightly empyreumatic notes. A very fine, extremely tasty T.D.L."

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    9.0 / 10
    Review by: TheRhumhoe
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    Details about this rum

    Country
    Distillery
    RumX ID
    RX12655
    ABV
    59,1%
    Vintage
    2002
    Cask number
    #WP02621
    Made from
    Molasses
    Age
    20 years
    Bottle volume
    70cl
    Price range
    250€+
    Type of spirit
    Rum
    The Wild Parrot • T.D.L 2002   20yr   59,1% Trinidad

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    The T.D.L distillery is located in Trinidad. Rums from T.D.L have been reviewed 6,191 times with an average of 8.3/10.

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