Swell de Spirits T.D.L Private Garden No. 14 (Clos des Spiritueux) 2005 17yr 61,6%
The Private Garden No. 14 rum, crafted at Trinidad's T.D.L distillery and independently bottled by Swell de Spirits, boasts a deep and dynamic profile. Distilled in 2005 and aged for nearly 18 years, it’s bottled at cask strength with 61.6% ABV. This limited-edition rum, influenced heavily by Caroni cask aging, exhibits aromas of menthol, dried fruit, and caramel with hints of rubber and prunes. The flavor profile is predominantly smoky and spicy, complemented by charred and toasted notes. Enthusiasts have noted its bold character, likening it to classic Caroni rums. While praised for its complexity, some find the smoky finish overwhelming.
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Complex aroma with menthol notes
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Bold Caroni influence
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Rich caramel undertones
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How does this rum taste?
Private Garden No. 14 delivers a distinctive smoky, herbal character with notes of menthol and caramel. It's bold and complex, evocative of classic Caroni style.
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Private Garden
RX18810
61,6%
2005
2023
Molasses
17 years 10mo
140
50cl
<250€
Rum
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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 4,355 times with an average of 8.3/10.
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Thunderbird
13 May 2024
“The Caroni barrel did a great job! I could almost imagine that there was still a good amount of residual moisture. The fresh T.D.L aromas (mint, menthol, eucalyptus) are still perceptible, as is a burnt caramel sweetness ... but that's it. The rest is a nice strong dirty caronia aroma. I like it a lot... Blindly I would have guessed a pure but weaker Caroni”
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SaibotZtar
21 March 2024
“Uiuiui ... The Caroni finish is clearly noticeable... lots of dirty notes in the nose ... Dried fruit, chocolate, tar, rubber, some leather polish and a pleasant sweetness. The rum needs easily a 3/4h time rather more ... On the palate there is first an oily sweetness ... immediately comes a brutal smoky note that I don't like at all (I don't like smoky at all) ... this remains almost alone on the tongue for a long time ... A little later there is some fruit and bitterness (rubber, leather), very light mint and some barrel. For me, however, the smokiness predominates, which personally pushes the points down. Without this smoky influence it would certainly have been an 85+. Alcohol perfectly integrated.”
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mto75
9 March 2024
“First of all, I looked up what I had noted in the other two 2005 TDLs I had tasted so far (Rhum Attitude, Swell PG #4). There were yellow fruits, floral, subtle menthol and buttery cookies. This one is clearly different, much more on dirty notes (bicycle inner tube, tar, engine room). The Caroni cask has clearly left its mark. Also dried fruit and caramel. I would be blind here without any problems with Caroni. Charred barrel on the palate and the torched remains of the old tire dealer, almost like the 94 Velier Guyana Stock. But I think it's good 😁One minus point for the finish, which is too salty for me...”
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