Swell de Spirits T.D.L Private Garden No. 14 (Clos des Spiritueux) 2005
Highly praised for its powerful Caroni-finished dirtiness, long smoky finish and great alcohol integration. A bold, characterful Trinidad rum that many compare blind to full Caroni bottlings.
Seasoned enthusiasts who enjoy dirty, smoky Caroni-style profiles and aren’t afraid of 60%+ ABV, especially whisky drinkers curious about high-intensity Trinidad rum.
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Dirty Caroni-style Trinidad powerhouse
If you like full-on Caroni funk or smoky Islay whisky, this is a thrilling Trinidad detour—the Caroni cask dominates in a way most RumX folks find seriously fun.
Those sensitive to high ABV, drinkers who dislike smoke/peat or rubbery notes, and anyone looking for a clean, fruity, classic T.D.L profile.
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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 7,307 times with an average of 8.3/10.
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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
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...
Schöne Nase, Caroni ist gut erkennbar, könnte auch Lagavulin sein.🏴🏴🏴 Im Mund dann sehr kräftig, pelzig und viele Kräuter. Im Abgang geht es ähnlich weiter… Rauchig, Lagavulin kommt wieder ins Spiel. Mit etwas Wasser wird er weicher und runder. Gut gelungenes Finish! Danke nach Bonn!
Un très bon rhum. Je trouve le nez incroyable et plein de promesses, mais pas toutes délivrées. Nez très intéressant caramel à l'ouverture puis sur le fruit confit, pruneau avec une pointe de fraîcheur (agrume ?). Quand il s'ouvre un peu sur le cuir. Très intéressant. Attaque franche, je ne retrouve pas le fruit - plus gras, un côté "passage à l'étable" avec le cuir et le tabac blond et du fumé. Longueur très intéressante, un peu de cuir qui ressort.