Rhum Attitude T.D.L Trinidad Rum 2005 18yr 64,1%

"Chocolate, mango, peach, tropical fruit, tobacco, generally very fruity, tropical, not Jamaican but different, dry on the nose, associations with sweetness, but it's not really sweet. In the mouth, tobacco, tea, red fruits, licorice, orange peel, passion fruit, rubber frogs, subtly woody. Tastes like tropical iced tea...dangerous. Alcohol well integrated, for 64% a somewhat light finish but lasts a long time, changes flavors. In the finish still pome fruit, slightly smoky, black tea, mint. Time to breathe is recommended and a drop or two of water would also suit it well. A very successful TDL bottling that is fun to drink. More fruity in profile compared to the CDI."

"Interesting filigree, fruity-sweet and flowery nose! Strangely enough, there seems to be more behind the light aromas than the nose reveals. I'm looking forward to the first sip! Oh yes, there is hardly anything delicate on the palate! At first, the alcohol really comes into its own and gradually the typical TDL markers emerge: spice, mint, herbs, black tea, eucalyptus. The finish is harmonious with the impression on the palate. The barrel notes and herbs remain present for a long time and the fruitiness (passion fruit!) fades. I really like this TDL because it is so beautifully floral and restrained and elegant on the nose but really packs a punch on the palate!"

"This T.D.L 2005 is a great bottling. So young and yet so full-bodied. The nose is not quite as pronounced as the palate, but gives you a hint of what is to come. Fresh mint/eucalyptus paired with burnt caramel and a juniper/gin note. Very promising. It then shows its potential on the palate, as these flavors are wonderfully alternated in the mouth without one dominating too much. Perfect! The finish is of medium length and here, too, the aforementioned aromas gently fade out."

"The Rhum Attitude is somehow a little restrained on the nose, and at a proud 64.1%. What I make out goes in the direction of yellow fruit, cream candy, shortbread, mint. The palate is different, the power comes out immediately, with passion fruit, cappuccino, caramel, cask, salty at the back... From memory, I would say that the Swell 2005 TDL was a whole lot better..."

"Mein erster 2005er T.D.L . Eleganter als der 2001er und 2003er Jahrgang von der Destille. Braucht etwas Zeit im Glas, aber dann bekommt eine schöne Schwarzteenote mit Pfirsich und Minze. Leichte Süße."

"Caramelized nectarine and petrol and burnt sugar on the nose, as well as some juniper. The taste is then intensely passion fruit, peach and mint iced tea and again minimally of petrol and caramelized nectarine. Somehow also like salty, greasy peanut butter in the finish... Very exciting, unusual and delicious TDL! If it weren't for the petrol note, the rating would be significantly higher...."

"Wow ein richtig schöner TDL hier. Hat echt eine tolle Nase bestehend aus Minze und Eukalyptus. Nur sehr dezent aber echt schön erfrischend. Am Gaumen dann ebenfalls überwiegend Minze und Eukalyptus, aber auch Zucker und schwarzer Tee."

"Discreet nose. Sweet and fresh on the palate. The fruit is also rather discreet. Not very complex. Average length. Rough tongue at the end. Is it the alcohol or the tannins? Curious, on the finish I sense a note of peanut butter..."

"Très bon rapport qualité/prix pour un tdl de cet âge.c est très porté sur les fruits rouges et évolution vers le litchi , puis pêche et mangue. Des notes de sucre brun en cristaux viennent et repartent , et s installent dans la longueur en bouche. Il y a une fraîcheur dans ce rhum qui me rappelle l eucalyptus. Le léger moins, alcool un peu présent."

"Does not come close to the 2001-2003 vintages. Some menthol, but significantly less intense and less complex."

"For me, the rum is increasingly gaining ground - still a little staid on the nose, but with great cooling notes on the palate and especially in the finish, which are not yet recognizable in this depth in the mouth. On the palate, there is a very appealing spectrum of wood, caramel and vanilla sugar, mint, some roasted aromas, plus mint tea and cooling eucalyptus notes. Delicious."

"The bottle has been open for about five months now and it definetly got better over time. The nose is spicy and herbal with notes of eucalyptus, juniper, leather, mint, petrol and dried fruit. The taste is a flavour bomb with notes of chocolate, leather, burnt Sugar, menthol, orange peel, eucalyptus, Passion fruit, peaches and vanilla. The menthol and Passion fruit stay for the finish along with some bitter notes. A lovely tdl! I could score it higher if the nose was as intense as the taste."