Nobilis T.D.L No. 27 2001 21yr 65,9%

RX13862 Very good Single Cask 227 bottles Under 250€

“Intense, minty, fruity; a complex, masterful, and powerful Trinidad gem.”

Introducing the No. 27 from Trinidad's T.D.L distillery, a remarkable limited release with only 227 bottles. This 2001 Molasses-based rum was bottled by Nobilis Rum after 21 years of aging and boasts a cask strength ABV of 65.9%. With a bouquet featuring red fruits, mint, and spice, the tasting notes reveal a unique profile of mint, dirty barrel, intensity and smoky flavors. RumX users appreciate this exceptional rum for its medicinal notes, powerful but well-integrated alcohol, and complex character often likened to that of Caroni. Its distinctly minty and eucalyptus characteristics make it a standout for T.D.L fans, and it's sure to please any rum enthusiast searching for an intense and unforgettable experience.

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How does this rum taste?

A potent Trinidadian delight, No. 27 from Nobilis Rum offers a robust dance of menthol, red fruits, and smoky wood. Its cask strength delivers intense, medicinal notes with a harmonious balance. A rare, complex treat for the adventurous palate.

Most frequently mentioned flavors

Aroma

Minty Red fruits Menthol Eucalyptus Dirty Tropical fruit

Taste

Minty Dirty Intense Woody Smoky Barrel

Finish

Minty Woody Eucalyptus Tannins Barrel Smoky

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lukasdrinkinghabits

23 March 2023

8.8/10

“Of the dirty TDLs, 2001 is the most prominent vintage. The 2001s are the dirtiest, 2002 is fresher and 2003 is yellow fruitier. In crosstasting, I tried the RA, TCRL, Nobilis, Plantation Antipodes and the new Rasta Morris. The rums are incredibly similar - esp. the Nobilis and RM are barely distinguishable. The RA stands out because of the dilution, the Plantation is clearly marked by the cognac barrel - it moves it closer to the 2003s - and the TCRL is the freshest, with an unusual herbal note. The TCRL is somewhat reminiscent of the 2002s.The Nobilis is the dirtiest of my samples with the RM. In addition to the typical menthol and mint notes, there is tar, wood, toasty caramel, tobacco and some coffee. The yellow fruits (overripe peach) are quite far in the background but there. If I had to distinguish the Nobilis from the RM, I would point to the smell of damp cellar (musty, cardboard) in the Nobilis versus a wood-paneled man's room. A difference that is probably mostly imaginary. Both are even more wood driven than the other two. Maybe these rums shouldn't age much. For me, on the same level as the RM. Very, very good.”

Aroma

Tar Woody Cardboard Musty Menthol

Taste

Menthol Astringent Minty Tea Peaches

Photo of the rum No. 27 taken from user lukasdrinkinghabits

Jakob

20 December 2022

8.6/10

“The TDLs from the early 2001s are gradually developing into real highlight releases. You have to like the minty eucalyptus note and it also seems to have some splitting potential - but aromatically, it's a real blast. Really impressive, I'm curious about a crosstasting. But the first impression is already very convincing.”

Aroma

Minty Oak Roasted Tropical fruit Cocoa

Taste

Barrel Minty Citrus Tropical fruit Red fruits

Galli33

12 March 2023

9.2/10

“Wow… this is really an amazing rum! I adore those T.D.L’s from the early 2000 with this lovely minty note. Reminds me of fisherman’s friend: If they are too strong, you are too weak😜😜 The alcohol and wood is integrated very well”

Aroma

Minty Menthol Dirty Eucalyptus Pipe tobacco

Taste

Minty Dirty Intense Barrel Woody

Photo of the rum No. 27 taken from user Galli33

Gunnar Böhme "Bauerngaumen" 🤓

16 November 2022

9.0/10

“Clearly more challenging than the FRC TDL 2002 (RX13557), which seems downright pleasing against the one year older, darker and much more powerful Nobilis, even if the Barracuda with 61.4% vol. is not exactly a child of alcoholic sadness either. I think it's the mood of the day that decides which of the two comes out on top here. In any case, the mint I love so much is present in both. But the CDI TDL 2003 16yr (RX944; bottling for Germany) remains in this respect the (my) measure of all things.”

TheRhumhoe

18 June 2023

9.0/10

“A T.D.L 2001 that stands out for its balance and exuberance. The nose is impressive, at once empyreumatic like a Caroni, medicinal and fruity like a T.D.L., but with an elegance beyond compare. The nose exudes strength. Woodiness, tobacco and spices join forces to make a place for themselves in this compelling, divisive profile. The attack on the palate is powerful, intense and yet highly aromatic. Menthol, eucalyptus and aromatic herbs defy empyeumatic notes of tar, rubber, smoke and oak that pull on spice to take control of the palate. Dried fruit, caramel and dark chocolate are more discreet, ambushing the palate. The finish lingers between the medicinal side (menthol, eucalyptus, aromatic herbs) and the empyreumatic aromas (smoke, tar, rubber) of the other. Behind the spices lies a less pronounced form of bitterness than usual, made up of licorice and leather. The fruit is very subtle, but adds a touch of deliciousness to this most intense profile. A rum that stands out from the ordinary, complex, balanced, powerful but with impeccable mastery: great art.”

Aroma

Menthol Minty Herbal Eucalyptus Medicinal

Taste

Rubber Tar BicycleTube Woody Oak

Photo of the rum No. 27 taken from user TheRhumhoe

mto75

12 November 2022

8.6/10

“the nose reminds me of the TDL Excellence Rhum 2003, with red fruits, pipe tobacco, caramel, and a dirty menthol note, but not as pronounced as the RA TDL 2001. The palate is intense, dirty charred, tannins, barrel. Long, fresh (only slightly mentholated) finish. Again, an excellent TDL that one can definitely put close to Caroni.”

Aroma

Red fruits Pipe tobacco Dirty Menthol Spicy

Taste

Dirty Charred Barrel Intense

crazyforgoodbooze

22 November 2022

8.9/10

“Super fresh, very dry and intense tdl. Less mint but some eucalyptus, some bitter orange, and a lot of smoky wood but no wonder after a whole 16y tropical aging. Horny part! Could blind almost also pass as tropical uitvlugt because of the light pencil note. Very freaky!”

Aroma

Dirty Red fruits Minty Pipe tobacco Caramel

Taste

Minty Charred Unknown Citrus Astringent

Photo of the rum No. 27 taken from user crazyforgoodbooze

Thunderbird

14 February 2023

8.6/10

“The third in today's tasting. It is very similar to the Plantation, but a bit more intense! Also an excellent TDL. The 2001s are simply top!”

Aroma

Red fruits Minty Dirty Caramelized Tropical fruit

Taste

Minty Dirty Smoky Red fruits Caramelized

Photo of the rum No. 27 taken from user Thunderbird

Lukas Jäger

26 November 2022

8.9/10

“Something is probably in the air in Trinidad: So much dirty flavors you know mostly only from Caroni, but also TDL shows every now and then, how Trinidad tastes (and thereby times the barrel discussion post-Caroni aside...). The rum is similar to the RA TDL 2001 or the CDI TDL 16y, but brings much less mint. Here we have even more spicy notes, barrel influence and that rather hard to define (positive) dirt. Since I am not the biggest mint fan, I like the Nobilis in any case very well and this bottling actually screams for a cross-tasting with the two already mentioned!”

Aroma

Minty Eucalyptus Red fruits Dirty Pipe tobacco

Taste

Dirty Intense Barrel Charred Toasted

Vincent D

6 January 2023

8.7/10

“J'attendais un sample de ce rhum depuis longtemps et je n'ai pas été déçu ! Terrien. Boisé. Sale. Lourd. Sec. Intense. Mentholé. A cheval entre le TDL CDI caksus pour le côté mentholé et le Cuffy du Gus't pour le côté lourd et sale. Le menthol est très présent et rafraîchit donc une trame très lourde et boisée. L'alcool est là. C'est sucré mais sec. Finale plutôt longue, même si je l'aurais pensée encore plus interminable. Top rhum”

Aroma

Red fruits Minty Mocha Dirty Smoky

Taste

Minty Barrel Woody Warm Intense

Johannes

13 November 2022

8.5/10

“Once again a typical, excellent representative of the TDL 2001 with the so concise mint note that does not stand out too much.”

Maxence

10 January 2023

8.8/10

“Magnificent round nose with a lot of red and black fruits 😍 Mouth is a bit sharper and less balanced but more funky on the other hand. A very good rum overall. 2001 vintage is definitely better than 2002 at TDL 🔥”

Aroma

Red fruits Blackberry Currants Unknown Polish

Taste

Red fruits Currants Blackberry Woody Mineral

Photo of the rum No. 27 taken from user Maxence

Sebastian.W

18 June 2023

8.9/10

“A very intense rum with lots of medicinal notes accompanied by eucalyptus, citrus and a bit of smoke. A drop of water helps to tame the very bold profile. Love to see more releases like this!”

Aroma

Roasted Dried fruit Red fruits Medicinal Floral

Taste

Charred Barrel Dried fruit Warm Tar

Photo of the rum No. 27 taken from user Sebastian.W

Alexander Rasch

24 November 2022

9.0/10

“Very tasty intense TDL. Brings all the notes that you are looking for in a TDL. Mint, smoke, fruit and some dirt. There is a lot going on here. Compared to the RA TDL 2001 already a bit darker with more mint. But less dirty. Would blindly rather guess a 2003. If it were not for the price. The price development of the TDLs 2000-2003 makes me a little worried.”

Aroma

Minty Smoky Roasted Dried fruit Caramelized

Taste

Dried fruit Smoky Minty Caramelized Woody

Tschusikowsky

29 March 2023

8.7/10

“An insanely powerful rum. Very much power has the thing. With both 2001 vintages, I first had blatant hints of gorgonzola in the mouth. Definitely not for the sober palate. I liked the 2003 vintages better because the (yellow) fruits are more present. Overall, however, very similar TDLs.”

Aroma

Barrel Cherry Hot Minty Tar

Taste

Smoky Woody Warm Dirty Intense

Photo of the rum No. 27 taken from user Tschusikowsky

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What are the key facts about this rum?

Country
Trinidad

Distillery
T.D.L

Bottler
Nobilis Rum

RumX ID
RX13862

ABV
65,9%

Vintage
2001

Made from
Molasses

Age
21 years

No. of bottles
227

Bottle volume
70cl

Price range
Under 250€

Type of spirit
Rum

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