Vagabond Spirits T.D.L 2008
Highly praised heavy TDL: massive menthol, cassis and smoky/meaty notes, great complexity, long satisfying finish and impressively integrated 61% ABV. A standout, characterful limited release.
Fans of heavy, herbal TDLs and high-ABV, smoky, menthol-driven rums who enjoy digging into complex, slightly “dirty” profiles with lots of garage/BBQ character.
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How does this rum taste?
Dark, smoky, menthol-heavy TDL powerhouse
If you enjoy heavy TDLs like Spiritori or the 2009 batches, this pushes the style darker and smokier—perfect when you’re in the mood for menthol, cassis and BBQ funk at full power.
Beginners, those sensitive to 61% ABV, or drinkers who dislike smoky, meaty or menthol-heavy profiles in their 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 7,334 times with an average of 8.3/10.
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Wow, what a slap in the face! The nose is quite linear but very fruity and almost smoky. On the palate, it's an uppercut! Stunned by the fruit, the tea, the menthol, for me lots of mango and peach, A beautiful finish that never ends, hats off to you!
Impressionnant. Un TDL d'une complexité impressionnante, il y a de tout, c'est un régal ! Une salade de fruit, avec des notes sombres et de la gourmandise par dessus... Bref, une masterclass.
A very empyreumatic rum right from the nose, which is rather rare. Vegetal notes on the palate. Lots of power and richness. Good length. Excellent.
Das tolle Design von Vagabond ist kein Blender. Dieser Rum ist sehr geil! Menthol, Früchte aller Art, Holz, gebrannter Zucker, Gewürze... sehr komplex und bekanntlich kommt das Beste zum Schluß: Ein herausragender Abgang! Wow, der hat Power und ist komplex.