The Whisky Jury T.D.L The Many Faces of Rum 2003 19yr 62,7%

RX15670 Very good Column Still Rum Single Cask 250 bottles Under 250€

8.8/1049 ratings

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“Bold minty flavor with rich, woody undertones.”

The Many Faces of Rum" by The Whisky Jury is a captivating blend distilled at the T.D.L. distillery in Trinidad and aged for 19 years. Its cask strength (62.7% ABV) brings forth a robust minty profile that merges seamlessly with intriguing notes of wood, dried fruits, and a hint of elegance. Highly praised for its depth and complexity, this limited edition of 250 bottles delivers a prolonged minty finish that keeps enthusiasts engaged. Despite its high proof, the alcohol is well integrated, allowing the enticing mint and earthy undertones to shine. While some find it slightly bitter and heavy, it remains a highly regarded Trinidad rum, resonating with those who favor mint-forward and earthy complexities. Ideal for seasoned aficionados seeking character and bold flavors.

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Highlights

Minty refreshing notes
Complex and layered
Well-integrated alcohol

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How does this rum taste?

The Many Faces of Rum" reveals a minty, woody essence with complex earthy undertones, delivering a captivating experience at cask strength. A must-try for enthusiasts.

Most frequently mentioned flavors

Aroma

Minty Dried fruit Vanilla Fresh Menthol Barrel

Taste

Minty Dirty Woody Spicy Roasted OrangePeal

Finish

Minty Dirty Woody Leather Toasted Tannins

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DomM

30 May 2024

8.7/10

“Complex and rich nose. It clearly shows its age with dark and woody notes. Still it has a freshness with fruits and menthol notes (not fresh mint) making for a nice mix overall. Similar performance on the palate: clearly shows its age but retains enough liveliness to deliver an excellent example of the profile. Wood, tea, herbs and some fruits with a long minty finish. Nice!”

Aroma

Dried fruit Herbal Vanilla Barrel Woody

Taste

Menthol Dirty Woody Roasted Leather

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RumTaTa

4 April 2023

8.9/10

“A 2003 T.D.LDThe often belong to the "dirty" and especially mint monsters...The nose starts relaxed with bourbon, vanilla and barrel. If I smell deeper into the glass, the alcohol jumps out at me and almost obscured also mint and freshness/coolness! It's hard for me to get past the alcohol. Some fruitiness (dried fruit) and spice can be found. Palate: first an unexpected malt note, then a whole bunch of mint and kumquat, quite bitter, barrel and spice again, all within a pleasant framework. Overall quite sharp but that may be due to my extended rum break. The mint and light bitterness linger long and complement each other well. A nice, intense T.D.L with a lot of mint character, which could be quietly more complex.”

Aroma

Barrel Vanilla Alcoholic Fresh Menthol

Taste

Spicy Alcoholic Minty Unknown Sour

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Jarek

17 May 2024

8.6/10

“Nachverkostung am 2024-05-17 bei Flo: wieso habe ich beim ersten Mal nur mit 8,2 bewertet? Sooo lecker! Minzig, fruchtig, kräuterig, dreckig. Davon hätte ich gerne eine Flasche. Einer der leckersten TDLs bisher.”

Aroma

Minty Menthol Toffee Dried fruit OrangePeal

Taste

Minty Flowery Spicy Dirty Sour

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lukasdrinkinghabits

26 November 2023

8.5/10

“Tasted the TWJ TDL 2003 against the Caksus CDI TDL 2003. Yesterday the Caksus was much more intense than the Auld Alliance. Today the TWJ comes out of the glass with even more power. It is much dirtier and heavier than the more yellow-fruity Caksus. The relationship with the heavy 2001s is clearer. The peach is there, but far in the background behind dried stone fruit, behind a layer of menthol and herbs and dark wood. In the mouth, the impression is similar, but the two rums are more similar. Nevertheless, the TWJ is dirtier, spicier, less elegant, almost reminiscent of some pot still chairman's. The wood brings bitter tannins, the fruit becomes equally bitter citrus peel. The Caksus is much more elegant and fruity. The finish is very long, very mentholy fresh and not too bitter. I find this rum a little difficult. On the one hand it has great depth and complexity, lots of heavy, dirty aromas, but on the other hand it's a touch too bitter and herbaceous for me. With 85 points, a shade behind the Caksus.”

Aroma

Woody Dirty Minty Menthol Dried apricot

Taste

Woody Menthol Minty Tannins Bitter

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crazyforgoodbooze

12 November 2023

8.6/10

“Ein wirklich wirklich schöner 2003er TDL vintage der prägnante intensive Minz-Tee, Orangenschale und lychee Noten neben schönen holzigen Tanninen zusammenbringt. 2003 ist und bleibt einfach einer der besten TDL Jahrgänge.”

Aroma

Minty Menthol Passion fruit OrangePeal Alcoholic

Taste

Minty Litschi Menthol Dirty Flowery

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Gunnar Böhme "Bauerngaumen" 🤓

28 April 2023

8.9/10

“Wow, it really is a powerhouse! I love mint - and it has really a lot. And only the finish! Laaaang and läääänger! Yes, there is a lot of alcohol involved. Of course, I still have to compare this rum with the new top dog from Asta Morris, but it already leaves a strong impression. I am glad to have bought a bottle.Small drop of bitterness: On the nose, the rum is somewhat unimpressive for my sensation, I would have trouble in a blind tasting to detect a T.D.L.Nevertheless, 89 points, because the palate, especially the finish, just pulls everything out again today.”

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mto75

11 April 2023

8.6/10

“initially quite on the minty side on the road (but not necessarily the pungent mentholige). After some dwell time then also a portion of dried fruit, bicycle tube and something sweet towards toffee. On the palate, workshop, charred barrel and again subtle sweetness, perhaps more like just boiled down jam...the WJ definitely plays right up there (but I'll have to compare it again with the Rasta Morris directly). Many thanks to Tobias for the sample!”

Aroma

Dried fruit Minty Toffee BicycleTube

Taste

Minty Charred Dirty Dried apricot

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Leo Tomczak

21 October 2023

8.7/10

“Schöner Minz TDL. Nicht auf dem Level der 2003er CDI”

F.L.O.

17 May 2024

8.7/10

“Ganz toller TDL. Der erste Eindruck wird bestätigt. Minze, dazu typischer „TDL Dreck“, Holz und ein Hauch Lakritze. Alkohol super eingebunden. Im Vergleich mit dem 2002 von RomDeLux aber nicht ganz so stark. Die 8,7 bleibt stehen !”

Aroma

Dirty Fruity Woody Menthol

Taste

Minty Woody Dirty

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Thunderbird

25 May 2023

8.8/10

“The whiskey jury I have in direct comparison to the Asta Morris in the glass.He is definitely the lighter of the two; should mean that he is more drinkable, softer and rounder!I like that very much, the nose with its fresh mint, the fine vanilla and some citrus is already quite beguiling! The Asta comes along there much more brute!The palate is also with the WJ velvety, creamier and contains more bitters. The Asta is much dirtier there! Both are wonderfully minty fresh in the finish.From the character, the two are already different, but at a high level!Which is better, is a pure tendency question. Although I prefer corners and edges and would therefore give preference to the Asta, but ultimately both are at the same high level and get the same points”

Aroma

Fresh Minty Vanilla Citrus Yeast

Taste

Minty Bitter Sour Roasted Creamy

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Johannes

25 August 2023

8.4/10

“Sehr guter, typischer TDL mit der Minznote, der eher nicht so brachial wie andere daherkommen.”

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TheRhumhoe

23 March 2024

8.8/10

“Relatively close to its stork counterpart, this rum nevertheless reveals an identity all its own. The nose is very round, with a very pronounced and pleasant fruity tone of black fruit (blackcurrant, blackberry), tropical fruit (papaya) and peach. The freshness of menthol and flowers adds depth to the nose, while a hint of spice and caramel adds an extra dose of deliciousness. Although there's a dirty note of tire (in reference to a famous defunct distillery), the bourbon tends to take over on aeration. A profile that is nonetheless elegant, sensual and generous. The attack on the palate is lively, focused on menthol and herbaceousness, but also on spices (pepper) and fruit, as voluptuous as ever. There's a hint of bitterness, with wood and leather giving the palate a boost. The more empyreumatic leanings (dirty, roasted, rubbery) become more present in the background. The alcohol is very well integrated. Compared to the stork, the profile is a little rougher, but remains authentic and complex. The finish is very long, dominated by the freshness of menthol and herbs, but slightly more roasted and tannic. The spicy, toasty oak becomes fuller, while the fruit becomes more discreet (exotic fruit, yellow fruit, dried fruit, blackcurrant). An exuberant, characterful profile, but as charming as ever, both on the nose and on the palate.”

Aroma

Minty Tropical fruit Papaya Unknown Red fruits

Taste

Tropical fruit Red fruits Yellow fruits Unknown Blackberry

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Serge

18 June 2023

8.6/10

“Delicious 2003 TDL ... nice mint with not too much menthol. Great fruit sweetness and creaminess.”

Aroma

Minty Bourbon Fresh Barrel Menthol

Taste

Minty Spicy Dirty Roasted Charred

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zabo

13 June 2023

8.8/10

“Mhm... I must say that I had doubts at the beginning whether this rum will taste me at all, I usually scare off this mint flavor a little. But with this I find him really good. Overall from the taste profile he speaks to me completely.”

Aroma

Fresh Minty Barrel Vanilla Alcoholic

Taste

Minty Spicy Creamy Alcoholic Leather

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Mike H.

7 June 2023

8.8/10

“At first a little harsh, 15 minutes are needed to tame this beast down. Then the classic TDL notes shine through even though the alcohol could be better integrated. Mint, dirt, dried fruit, spices, wood and a nice creaminess, a powerhouse of a TDL and another contender for the poor man’s Caroni list.”

Aroma

Minty Dried fruit Fresh Vanilla Barrel

Taste

Minty Spicy Woody Dirty Roasted

Photo of the rum The Many Faces of Rum taken from user Mike H.

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What are the key facts about this rum?

Country
Trinidad

Distillery
T.D.L

Bottler
The Whisky Jury

RumX ID
RX15670

ABV
62,7%

Category
Column Still Rum

Vintage
2003

Cask number
#4

Made from
Molasses

Distillation
Column Still

Age
19 years

No. of bottles
250

Bottle volume
70cl

Price range
Under 250€

Type of spirit
Rum

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221 €

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