Spirit of the day T.D.L #1 Trinidad Distillers Limited 2008

dirty, fruity TDL with mint

Caroniesque dirtiness
Tropical fruits
Great value
RumX community voice

Bold, dirty TDL with caramel, leather and mint over ripe tropical fruit. Long, woody finish; alcohol is often well integrated for 64.4%, and many praise the value.

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Details about this rum

Country
Distillery
RumX ID
RX20527
ABV
64,4%
Category
Column Still Rum
Vintage
2008
Bottled
2024
Cask number
#243
Made from
Molasses
Distillation
Column Still
Age
15 years
No. of bottles
335
Bottle volume
50cl
Spirit of the day • T.D.L 2008   15yr   64,4% #1 Trinidad Distillers Limited

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    How does this rum taste?

    RumX members love this 15‑year T.D.L. for its dirty, caroniesque character wrapped in caramel, leather and a cool mint note. Expect a woody, oily palate with tropical fruit flashes (mango, papaya) and a long, fresh finish. Despite 64.4% cask strength, many find the alcohol well integrated and the value outstanding. A popular pick on RumX (55 reviews) and a limited release of 335 bottles.

    Aroma

    Caramel Leather Fruity Burnt sugar

    Taste

    Woody Dirty Caramel Strong

    How is this rum rated?

    Rating (0-10)
    8.8/10 56 reviews
    Top 20% Trinidad
    Top 8% T.D.L

    Ce rhum présente une jolie couleur acajou et je l'ai laissé une bonne demi-heure dans le ventre avant la dégustation. Le nez est très expressif sur le fruits exotiques. Il y a de la pêche, un peu de caoutchouc, un peu de colle mais différente de celle d'un Jamaïcain. Un soupçon de cuir mais celui d'une voiture neuve. Il y a aussi des herbes fraîchement coupées mélangées avec de l'huile de garage. Un second nez amène des fragrances de pommes cuites au four. Je dois avouer que je n'ai jamais eu un rhum aussi exotique sous les narines. On sent qu'il y a des watts qui nous attendent, mais rien d'irritant non plus. Le profil olfactif est lourd et huileux. Très éloigné des TDL que j'ai pu goûter jusqu'aujourd'hui. Un boisé marqué remplit le nez au bout d'un moment. L'attaque en bouche est vive et chaleureuse. Fini le côté fruité, on est sur du sale. Ça ne peut pas plaire à tout le monde. Surtout à quelqu'un habitué au conventionnel d'un rhum martiniquais. L'alcool est très fort en bouche, mais cela vient surtout de l'absence de fruité et un côté très pimenté qui remplit le palais, ainsi que la sensation qu'on avale une bonne rasade d'essence et d'huile de moteur. J'ai bien conscience que ça ne donne pas envie comme description, mais ça reste étonnamment pas du tout désagréable. Le cuir est encore plus présent. Le fond de bouche prend un fort boisé, mais plutôt cagette humide que chêne délicat. La fin de bouche prend des notes plus rôtie avec un soupçon de réglisse mentholée. La finale est longue, avec un retour fruité de pêches en sirops et du chêne vernis.

    WoW🤤😛😮‍💨! Eine gewaltige Nase die an einen fruchtigen Caroni erinnert! Am Gaumen kommt dann immer mehr die klassische TDL Minze hervor. Hier gesellen sich Trockenpflaume, Mango und starke Mocha Noten dazu. Das Finish ist trocken, vanillig und fruchtig. Wobei hier die Minze die Überhand nimmt und extrem lange im Mund bleibt. Der Alkohol ist extrem gut eingebunden. Weiter so Spiritori 👍🏻👊🏻💪🏻Merci!

    Wow, this TDL is a real success. Blind, it could also be a Caroni on the palate. Herbs, leather and caramel on the nose. But then a full explosion on the palate. Bicycle inner tube, dirty, woody. What a great choice of cask by Spiritori.

    Superb discovery, I didn't know this bottler and for a first 🤩🤩 Blindly I thought a caroni. But it's nothing of the sort. This TDL is perfect for my taste, with eucalyptus present but very discreet compared to usual. Beautiful notes of fruit, caramel, leather and spices and a lovely explosion on the palate 😍😍 More than honorable length, very very good juice 🤩😍

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