T.D.L Rumclub Private Selection Ed. 44 2002 21yr 58,4%

"Comparatively closed up on the nose. Rather wood forwards on the nose as well as on the palate which reduces the liveliness of the profile somewhat. Enjoyable bottling with all the right 2000s TDL markers, just not my favorite out of the bunch."

"I have enjoyed the RC Ed. 44 in the 2-3 tastings so far, not outstanding, but really very good. Nicely spicy and not as "bright" as the FRC (RX18188) recently, but more like dark green, rich leaves with a less dominant menthol note. Contrary to other opinions, for me the TDL has nothing that suggests Caroni, but is a rum with a very typical TDL profile. But that doesn't necessarily mean anything, it's just a personal impression. In any case, I would have given the rum 88 points at the first tasting, and today, after a tasting with a lot of time, I raise it to 89 points with a clear conscience - excellent choice of cask, Dirk!"

"Now the Rumclub also has its TDL from 2002 and this is already very round on the nose with lots of yellow fruit and almost perfectly integrated alcohol. The palate is also typical TDL with peach, mint and menthol, but it is "dirty" at best in the approach, but it remains a well-balanced, very drinkable bottling."

"Solid 2002 TDL bottled here by the Rum Club. Typical notes of the new (from the year 2000) TDL profile. In addition to the usual mint and menthol, there is also some peach, which I like very much."

"Tasted together with RA T.D.L 2002 The rum club shimmers a shade darker in the glass. In direct comparison, the nose of the RA is more defined. The mint in particular is more clearly recognizable. With the Rumclub, everything is a little masked. It seems to want to make up for this on the palate: a real herbal explosion sets in after 1-2 seconds! At this point, the RA becomes more "dirty" and the Rumclub stays more with the herbs and floral notes and is clearly sweeter and fruitier. This continues in the finish: the RA dabbles more in the dirt while the Rumclub remains very straightforward with the mint, sweetness and fruit. Very good rum, for me one point behind the RA, which seems more versatile and complex. I have to say that the bottle of RA has been open for a while, so the comparison is a little off."

"Franconian Tasting Gang 19.04.2024 Crosstasting CDI TDL 2003 16yo (RX944) with the RumClub ed.44 TDL (RX19670). For me, this is the winner of the two. Not as strong on the nose, but rounder, creamier and more elegant on the palate."

"On the nose, a nice fruity note at first, with wood, chocolate and a hint of eucalyptus. On the palate again fruit, yellow fruit, again wood with chocolate, a slight bitterness that comes across very pleasantly. This is followed by great fresh eucalyptus notes that remain present in the finish. The 15 years of tropical maturation suit it very well, beautiful complexity. Excellent rum in my eyes."

"The 2002 / 21yr RC Ed. 44 has to prove what it can do against the 2001 / 21 yr Rasta Morris. The RC is a little paler in color, on the nose it is also a little more restrained than the RM. The RC is more on herbal candy and medicinal notes. The RM is more on dried fruit / passion fruit and dirty notes. On the palate, the RM is more intense and has a longer finish. Conclusion: I like the RC, but if I had to choose one of the two, it would be the RM."

"Pfirsich, Menthol, Minze. Starke Abfüllung, kräftig und dennoch mit sehr guter Balance. Hat für mich wesentlich mehr Ähnlichkeit zu 03er als zu 01er Jahrgängen. Der Abgang dürfte mir etwas facettenreicher sein."

"Ein wunderschöner, alter Trinidad. Nase: die typische frische Minze ganz vorne. Intensiv und einfach lecker. Daneben säuerlich-süße Früchte, wie Stachelbeere und Passionsfrucht mit einem Spritzer Limette, abgerundet mit Aprikose. Eine leichte Karamell-Süße im Hintergrund und konträr etwas Essig-ähnliches. Gefällt mir sehr gut. 8,8 Gaumen: frische Minze vorne, jetzt mit etwas mehr Eukalyptus und leicht salzig-bitter. Wirkt sogleich ordentlich speckig, interessant! Bekommt noch einen leichten fruchtigen Dreh Richtung Stachelbeere, aber die speckige Umami-Minze bleibt haften. Schönes Trinidat-Profil mit einem sehr ansehnlichen Alter. 8,6"

"Direct comparison CDI TDL 2003 16yo (rx944) with the RC ed44 TDL (rx19670). To summarize briefly: The CDI clearly wins on the nose and the RC is actually slightly tastier on the palate - also due to its better alcohol integration."

"On the nose iced tea peach and some mint and spices. On the palate, the peach and mint notes again, plus something smoky/charred. The finish is medium-long. ABV very well integrated. Quite a round TDL."

"Heute ein kleines TDL Tasting, mit RX13557, RX 944, RX15670, RX 19670, RX15565 und RX20525. Der Eindruck der ersten Verkostung bestätigt sich. Kein schlechter TDL, mit Kräutern, Minze, Eukalyptus und weiteren pflanzlichen Noten. Dabei auch fruchtig, aber ohne Johannisbeeren, die ich von manchen anderen TDLs kenne. Im Vergleich zum CDI ist der RC fruchtiger und der niedrigere ABV macht den RC auch zugänglicher. Insgesamt aber eher am unteren Ende der heutigen TDL-Skala."

"Ich weiß nicht, ob ich einen derartigen Rum schon einmal hatte. Das wrste was einem in die Nase schießt ist ganz klar Minze, am Gaumen dann ebenfalls. Ansonsten kommt noch Menthol und Eukalyptos dazu. Brennt dementsprechend etwas, aber mir gefällt."

"Lots of mint, plus some fruit and wood on the nose. On the palate, I miss the dominant counterpart to the mint, which is still very present. An appealing representative of the post-2000s TDLs, but one that doesn't reach the top shelf."