Swell de Spirits has this On Tour sequence which holds pageant releases and such. For Salon du Rhum 2024 in Spa (Belgium) they launched this T.D.L. 2003. The individuals behind the pageant have introduced that they gained’t be organizing the honest anymore, so this was successfully the final version.
This Trinidad rum has an odd color by the way in which, kinda brownish (not noticeable in SdS’ mock-up of the bottle).
T.D.L. 21 yo 2003 (58,7%, Swell de Spirits for Salon du Rhum Spa 2024, second fill bourbon cask, 320 btl.)
Nostril: very ripe pineapple with mango, pink banana and peach. Just a bit mint, with maracuya and pink grapefruit sourness beneath. Then slightly charred wooden and coconut shavings, in addition to gentle nutty parts and a varnished edge. A touch of pure rubber and paint within the distance.
Mouth: now the standard mentholated aspect is larger. Vibrant fruity notes (mango, bergamot, citrus zest, however not the brightest ardour fruits) together with white pepper and liquorice. Some earthy notes beneath, darkish tea and caramelized bitterness. Getting intensely natural with a salted observe.
End: fairly lengthy, fairly spicy now, on liquorice, a couple of tannins, anise and a touch of salty caramel. Minty freshness ultimately.
I’ve change into fairly keen on Trinidad Distillers so I used to be eager to do this 2003 as nicely. Total this TDL sits in the course of the pack, I’d say. It’s fairly natural and spicy, which overshadows a number of the tropical fruits.
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