Nobilis T.D.L No. 27

Minty, smoky Trinidad powerhouse

Minty freshness
Smoky, dirty complexity
Long finish
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Explosive mint, eucalyptus and red fruits lead into smoky, dirty wood with a long, dry finish. Caroni-like depth and well-integrated power impress; a few find it very strong or mint-heavy.

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    How does this rum taste?

    RumX members love this T.D.L 2001 for its bold mint and menthol lift wrapped in smoky, dirty wood and hints of red fruits. The 65.9% cask strength delivers intense power with a long, dry, eucalyptus-tinged finish; some add a drop of water. Frequently likened to Caroni in character and popular among 85 reviewers, this limited 227-bottle release inspires strong buyer confidence.

    Aroma

    Minty Red fruits Menthol Eucalyptus

    Taste

    Minty Woody Dirty Smoky

    How is this rum rated?

    8.9/10 85 reviews
    Top 16% Trinidad
    Top 5% T.D.L

    Super frischer, sehr trockener und intensiver TDL. Weniger Minze dafür umso mehr Eukalyptus, Kampfer, Holunder, etwas Bitterorange, und sehr viel rauchiges Holz aber kein Wunder nach ganzen 16y tropical aging. Könnte blind fast schon auch als tropical uitvlugt durchgehen wegen der leichten Bleistift Note, was mir nicht so gefällt... Erinnert auch an diverse alte Clarendons. Sehr abgefahren! Aber der RA 2001 gewinnt hier im Direktvergleich eindeutig! Dieser hier ist dann doch etwas extrem auf der reinen Menthol/Kampfer Seite, welche mir hier too much ist...

    An incredibly strong rum. A lot of power in it. At first I had a strong taste of gorgonzola in my mouth. Definitely not for the sober palate. I liked the 2003 vintages better because the (yellow) fruit is more present. It is simply too strong and too brute in taste for me. It works better for me with water.

    An absolute favorite! I was looking for a quality sample to celebrate a sad event, and I found myself smiling again instantly. The nose is a little discreet, but opens up with the same tastes as on the palate, where the menthol and red fruit flavors in particular shatter all scores, with a crazy intensity, very gourmand, very complete. In short, top 1 of the year in a single sip. Kisses grandpa, we'll never forget you. Edit: dreaming about it, top, but a texture that lacks a hair of fat to be perfect :)

    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.

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    Details about this rum

    Country
    Distillery
    RumX ID
    RX13862
    ABV
    65,9%
    Vintage
    2001
    Made from
    Molasses
    Age
    21 years
    No. of bottles
    227
    Bottle volume
    70cl
    Price range
    <250€
    Type of spirit
    Rum
    Nobilis Rum • T.D.L 2001 &nbsp; 21yr &nbsp; 65,9% No. 27

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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 6,373 times with an average of 8.3/10.

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