Zéro Nine Spirits T.D.L Steampunk 2

Sweet and woody, unique T.D.L expression.

Sweet and round profile
Integrated wood and vanilla
Limited release rarity
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Steampunk 2 offers a sweet, woody profile with caramel and vanilla, appreciated for its accessibility but critiqued for lacking expected T.D.L complexity.

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    How does this rum taste?

    Steampunk 2 is a distinctive Trinidad rum from the T.D.L distillery, bottled by Zéro Nine Spirits. This limited-release rum, aged for 18 years, features a robust 58% ABV. Users describe its aroma as predominantly woody with hints of cream toffee and vanilla. The palate presents a caramel-forward profile, complemented by woody and spicy notes. While some appreciate its sweet and round characteristics, others find it unexpectedly light and lacking the complexity expected from a typical T.D.L rum. With only 240 bottles produced, Steampunk 2 has garnered diverse opinions, making it intriguing for rum enthusiasts who enjoy exploring unique expressions. Ideal for those seeking an adventurous tasting experience.

    Aroma

    Woody Cream Toffee Vanilla Nutty

    Taste

    Caramel Woody Vanilla Honey

    How is this rum rated?

    7.8/10 31 reviews

    Oh well, unfortunately this is out of line - downwards. Quite volatile on the nose and smelling like lemonade syrup, artificially bitter-sweet on the palate. I wouldn't have recognized it blindly as a rum from Trinidad. Doesn't meet my expectations at all, so I'm glad I didn't buy a bottle. Thank you, zabo, for the sample.

    First impression of sampling. Quite nice, but not a great runaway to the top. Alcohol well integrated and quite drinkable due to the 58%. More will follow in peace. Well, after tasting it again, I don't think it's that bad. Stick to my first impression, it tastes good.

    Leaning towards a classic Spanish style on the nose. Wood, vanilla and caramel. Also a hint of coconuts and artificial (!) fruit notes. Very sweet on the palate with the same artificial fruit notes from the the nose. There is also plenty of wood and some dryness. Easy to drink, but als noticeable watered down. Not bad, but not my cup of tea - äh rum ;)

    Le nez m'est d'abord apparu fruité (fraise notamment). Puis le bois. Quelques temps après, c'est le caramel qui occupe le terrain. Un caramel légèrement brûlé. En bouche, l'alcool est mordant et insuffisamment intégré. Le bois domine. Le caramel est toujours là. C'est sucré et gourmand. Sympa mais l'alcool est trop présent pour moi.. Édit : un goutte d'eau lui amène plus de rondeur et atténue la présence de l'alcool. Je pense que cette bouteille aurait gagnée à être réduite de quelques degrés encore.

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    Details about this rum

    Country
    Distillery
    RumX ID
    RX18943
    ABV
    58%
    Vintage
    2006
    Bottled
    2024
    Cask number
    #Zn09
    Made from
    Molasses
    Age
    18 years
    No. of bottles
    240
    Bottle volume
    50cl
    Price range
    <250€
    Type of spirit
    Rum
    Zéro Nine Spirits • T.D.L 2006 &nbsp; 18yr &nbsp; 58% Steampunk 2

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    The T.D.L distillery is located in Trinidad. Rums from T.D.L have been reviewed 6,417 times with an average of 8.3/10.

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