Vagabond Spirits T.D.L 2008

This limited-edition Trinidad rum offers a complex mix of menthol, blackcurrant, minty notes, and vanilla, delivering a well-balanced, robust profile with integrated alcohol.

8.7  / 10  (41 reviews)

Complex TDL rum with menthol and minty profile.

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    How does this rum taste?

    • Complex flavor profile
    • Well-balanced
    • Good alcohol integration

    The 2008 Trinidad rum by Vagabond Spirits is a distinct offering from the T.D.L distillery, appreciated for its complex and bold profile. Distilled in 2008 from molasses and aged for over 14 years, this limited edition (only 240 bottles) delivers a robust 61% ABV. Users highlight its intriguing nose with notes of menthol, blackcurrant, and vanilla, while the palate reveals minty, menthol, and vanilla flavors complemented by subtle mango and tea hints. The rum is described as well-balanced, with a sophisticated progression from fruity to woody, mentholated tones. Especially noteworthy are its fresh herbal notes and well-integrated alcohol, contributing to an intricate and enjoyable tasting experience.

    Aroma

    Menthol Blackcurrant Vanilla Smoky

    Taste

    Minty Menthol Mango Blackcurrant

    How is this rum rated?

    8.7  / 10  (41 reviews)
    Top 26% Trinidad
    Top 14% T.D.L

    "Great overall package of menthol, wood and fruit with great complexity. The sweetness expands on the finish, revealing both caramel and vanilla sugar notes, but also very delicate fruit sweetness, which suits the overall profile very well. Excellent TDL, I like the release very much."

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    8.8 / 10
    Review by: Jakob

    "Spannender TDL des noch jungen AbfĂŒllers aus Frankreich den ich nach viel Lob jetzt Dank der Community auch Mal testen darf. 😊 Die Nase ist erstmal geprĂ€gt von Menthol, typisch TDL dazu hier einiges an Zitrusfrucht und vor allem schwarze Johannisbeeren. GefĂ€llt schon einmal sehr gut. Am Gaumen sind die Johannisbeeren immer noch stark prĂ€sent dazu kommt die TDL Minze stark durch und das ganze ist durch eine ausgeprĂ€gte Rauchigkeit unterlegt. Im Finale wird es dann auch eher Floral -wĂŒrzig-speckig, leicht tannini, die Frucht ist noch da aber spielt nur eine Nebenrolle. Eine tolle AbfĂŒllung."

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    8.8 / 10
    Review by: Christian Rudt

    "Ein sehr bekömmlicher Vertreter aus Trinidad. An der Nase Holz und Minze. Am Gaumen kommt eine schöne karamellige Note hinzu. Der Alkohol ist topp eingebunden und so gar nicht spĂŒrbar. Schade die AbfĂŒllung hab ich wohl verpasst. Macht auf jedenfall viel Laune."

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    8.6 / 10
    Review by: zabo

    "A surprisingly very good bottling. It is more on the fruity side, which suits it very well. The initial sweetness on the palate is also a good introduction to the sweet and sour fruit flavors that follow. The finish is dominated by the minty, fresh side and flanked by dried red fruits and light tannins."

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    8.4 / 10
    Review by: Thunderbird
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    Details about this rum

    Country
    Distillery
    RumX ID
    RX19262
    ABV
    61%
    Vintage
    2008
    Bottled
    2024
    Made from
    Molasses
    Age
    14 years 4mo
    No. of bottles
    240
    Bottle volume
    50cl
    Price range
    <250€
    Type of spirit
    Rum
    Vagabond Spirits ‱ T.D.L 2008 &nbsp; 14yr &nbsp; 61% 2008

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    23%
    Ø Market value
    117€

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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 6,208 times with an average of 8.3/10.

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