Kill Devil

The Kill Devil Rum showcases a bold, complex profile featuring strong toffee and alcohol notes. It's viewed as intriguing yet polarizing, with mixed user reactions to its depth and character.

7.7  / 10  (11 reviews)

Bold toffee flavors, unique yet polarizing.

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    How does this rum taste?

    • Strong toffee notes
    • Complex flavor profile
    • Versatility in cocktails

    Kill Devil by Hunter Laing is a limited edition Trinidad rum, distilled in 2003 and aged for 13 years. With an ABV of 63.1%, it presents a complex aroma of glue, yellow fruits, and vanilla, alongside a taste profile dominated by caramel and minty notes. User reviews highlight its intriguing toffee notes, though its alcohol presence is notable. While some appreciate its unique character and versatility in cocktails, others find it lacking the freshness of contemporaneous Trinidad Distillers Limited releases. Overall, this rum offers a distinctive experience that pleases some and perplexes others, making it a unique addition to any collection.

    Aroma

    Glue Yellow fruits Vanilla Toasted

    Taste

    Caramel Vanilla Minty Alcoholic

    How is this rum rated?

    7.7  / 10  (11 reviews)
    Top 32%

    "Interestingly, the toffee note dominates here at first, before the tropical fruits and some mint are added on the palate. Interesting, aromatically versatile, but without the freshness of other TDLs from the 2000s, as the toffee flavors mentioned at the beginning and the alcohol are still too present."

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    7.9 / 10
    Review by: Jakob

    "More on the „classic“ column still side of things with roasted and dark notes in focus. Some dirt is present, yet not much in terms of fruits and/or herbal notes on the nose. While it feels a bit thin on the palate (tastewise) it is still quite alcohol forwards. While not devastatingly bad, this clearly is in the lower tier of early 2000s TDLs."

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    7.2 / 10
    Review by: DomM

    "Very mysterious rum. A T.D.L but after a longer time in the glass the Caronino notes come out easily. I'm torn as to whether I think it's a great rum or just average. But right now the wacky outweighs the average. But it needs a long time in the glass, then the alcoholic taste gradually disappears. Tasted another 2003 Samaroli and Nobilis. In my opinion, this one is not at all comparable to these profiles. It somehow picks me up. Edit: went through the obligatory CubaLibre test again. I still find it interesting. A slightly different flavor than Mixer, but a pretty good one. I like the taste. More like the slightly dirty CubaLibre."

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    8.1 / 10
    Review by: zabo

    "Quite straightforward and alcoholic on the nose. On the palate, lots of vanilla and a fairly dominant sweetness (burnt sugar?). The alcohol is quite present. Had I by the light mint associations and missing Caroni notes rather Ruchtung T.D.L packed."

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    6.5 / 10
    Review by: Oliver
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    Details about this rum

    Country
    Brand
    Kill Devil
    RumX ID
    RX3477
    ABV
    63,1%
    Vintage
    2003
    Made from
    Molasses
    Age
    13 years
    No. of bottles
    233
    Bottle volume
    70cl
    Price range
    <100€
    Type of spirit
    Rum
    Hunter Laing 2003 &nbsp; 13yr &nbsp; 63,1% Kill Devil

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    Ø Market value
    78€

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