CDI T.D.L Trinidad (Colheitas / Auld Alliance) 2003 19yr 59,1%

A minty, balanced, and lighter Trinidad rum.

The Trinidad rum exudes minty freshness with notes of tropical fruit and wood. It offers a balanced yet lighter profile, juxtaposed against its robust ABV.



How does this rum taste?

  • Intense mint and menthol notes
  • Balanced flavor profile
  • Well-integrated alcohol

The Trinidad (Colheitas / Auld Alliance) rum, distilled in 2003 at Trinidad's T.D.L distillery and aged 19 years, boasts a robust 59.1% ABV. Selected and bottled by Compagnie des Indes, this limited edition offers only 280 bottles. Dominant minty notes with hints of caramel, peaches, and oak define its aroma, while its taste reveals mint, vegetal, and tropical fruit characteristics. Users commend the rum's intense mint and menthol notes but note its lighter profile compared to other 2003 releases. The rum has been described as rounded yet lacks complexity, showing a slightly bitter and astringent finish. Ideal for aficionados seeking a unique, mint-laden experience among Trinidad rums.

Most frequently mentioned flavors

Aroma

Minty Caramel Peaches Oak Vanilla Mango

Taste

Minty Vegetal Tropical fruit Peaches Sour Lime

Finish

Minty Menthol Fresh Tropical fruit Dried fruit Peppery

Community reviews (12)

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"Intense mint and menthol notes lingering on the nose. Notes from the cask - vanilla and wood - also present creating a balanced profile. Balance is also what you find in the palate. Despite its age, this release shows a lighter profile versus other 2003 bottlings. Akin to the Single Cask Nation Angostura release. All classic notes are there yet in a less heavy overall composition. Refreshing." - 8.2/10

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"Nice TDL that can't really stand out... Typical notes of mint, chocolate and caramel. Delicious but not very recognizable. Still grateful to be able to try it." - 7.7/10

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"Diese Abfüllung kann mich nicht so ganz überzeugen. Es sind zwar alle Marker der 2003er vorhanden (Minze/Menthol/Karamell), jedoch sehr verhalten. Zudem ist der Alkohol nicht sonderlich gut eingebunden. Das ist kein schlechter Rum, aber im Vergleich zu den anderen 2003er fällt er etwas ab" - 8.0/10

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"Un TDL étrangement discret comparé à son prédécesseur du même embouteilleur, ou même à d’autres embouteillages du même Millésime. Le nez apporte des notes de menthol et d’herbes aromatiques, puis plonge parmi les épices (vanille, réglisse, poivre, anis) et le chêne avant de s’éteindre sur quelques notes de fruits éparses entre la pêche, la mangue et les fruits secs. Si on retrouve un peu de cuir et des notes rôties, ce TDL est un peu plus terne en termes d’arômes et de puissance. En bouche, c’est un rhum typique de son terroir qui vient heurter le palais de ses puissantes notes mentholées et herbacées, suivies d’un fruité un peu plus présent sur la pêche, la mangue et l’acidité des agrumes. Le boisé et les épices (sel notamment) sont toujours là, marquant le palais de leur présence et nuançant le profil global. On retrouve un rhum assez rond, sec et marqué par une pointe de saleté. L’alcool est bien intégré. La finale est plutôt concentrée sur une certaine astringence marquée par le côté minéral et métallique, voir légèrement iodé du profil. Le menthol est toujours frais, mais soutenu par un peu d’amertume provenant du cuir et des épices. Dans l’ensemble, l’exubérance habituelle des TDL de 2003 semble ici domptée par le vieillissement, qui apporte certes un charme différent mais atténue le potentiel de l’embouteillage, qui reste d’un haut niveau malgré tout." - 8.4/10

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What are the key facts about this rum?

Country
Distillery
RumX ID
RX16178
ABV
59,1%
Vintage
2003
Cask number
#TSG2
Made from
Molasses
Age
19 ans
No. of bottles
280
Bottle volume
70cl
Type of spirit
Rum
Compagnie des Indes • T.D.L 2003   19yr   59,1% Trinidad (Colheitas / Auld Alliance)

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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 4,687 times with an average of 8.3/10.


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