Aroma visualization from community tastings
Mezan Trinidad 2003
"The nose was promising, shame the palate isn't," is the line that keeps coming up. Expect light wood, leather, cherry and a little vanilla up top, then a thinner, waterier mouth than the aroma suggests, with cherry and light spice. A 16-year Trinidad from Mezan at 46% that reads dry and delicate — more nose than payoff for most tasters.
The community says- Fragrant nose
- Cherry and wood
- But: Thin, watery palate
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How does Mezan Trinidad 2003 taste?
Aggregated from 23 community reviews.
Lovely nose, thin flat palate Split verdict: the nose wins people over with wood, leather and cherry, but many find the palate flat, thin and watery. A few rate it high; several were let down.
People who enjoy dry, understated older rums and don't need sweetness
Anyone wanting a full, punchy palate to match the nose
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How is Mezan Trinidad 2003 rated?
RumX’s 0–10 scale is strict: 7.5 sits in the “Good” band. 86% of tasters rate it Good or better; only 4% rate it below average. See the full rating guide →
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What does the community say?
61% rate it between 6 and 8. 7 selected write-ups from 23 community ratings. You can view the complete list in our app.
Review by LukaŽiga
8,2:On the nose , we find a molasses rum with roundly medicinal accents. Aromatic herbs, sometimes resinous, sometimes chlorophyll, bring depth and freshness. The toasted oak takes us back to a little more familiar territory, as do the slightly tart red fruits which follow, burnt sugar . With airing, an icing sugar. We then bounce from one marshmallow to another, then coming across a soft vanilla or powdered strawberries. Once again, the lightly toasted white wood brings us its slightly more robust aromas with dried, nutty fruits. 8,5:The palate is coated by a woody and caramelized wave, with a fairly pleasant concentration, then surprisingly a nice wave of grapefruit. Vanilla envelops a pinch of roasted spices, then we find notes of slightly resinous molasses. Nuts are caught in a brittle but nevertheless delicious nougatine and dried, poached fruits. After long time, blackcurrant heavily.... 8,2:The finish is fine and light, with caramelized and dark fruits. There is a small layer of smoke.
Review by Tomas Mileris
Only for coctails, maybe....
Review by Vincent D
Tobacco (almost cold tobacco) and smokiness first embalm the nose. Then comes a much sweeter scent and sweet fruit (mango? cherry?). It makes you want more. On the palate, first the alcohol, then a strong bitterness. Then a little sweetness and light, sweet fruit. As is often the case, aeration brings a little roundness and softness. All in all, the nose was promising. Too bad the taste doesn't match it. It's still pleasant, but the alcohol is too present despite the reduction to leave room for the aromas.
Review by cigares
An open bottle for this tasting. The nose is light, diluted but with aromas of earth, bourbon, vegetal and pear. On the palate, the aromas of the nose are absent. It's flat and watery. The finish is very short, with a lingering vegetal edge. The empty glass is on the bourbon. A disappointing Trinidad rum, the nose is fine but the palate and finish are flat and diluted. Should be very pleasant in mixology.
Review by Kevin Sorensen 🇩🇰
19.12.2020 Nice tasting shortly before Christmas in a private area of the bar. Unfortunately this very old bar closed down in 2023. Notes Medium dark colour. Nose Fresh, light wood, leather, workshop, spice, light fruit, cherry. Palate Light, light wood, cherry, light caramel, nutmeg, light floral. Finish Short to medium, light wood, naturally sweet, dried fruit, light, spice.
Review by Anonymous
Sehr smooth
Review by Henry Davies
It’s a bit flat for my tastes, some subtle interesting notes on the nose which is nougat and red fruit or cherry. The mouth is a bit empty, copper and metallic elements with a hint of washing up liquid. The finish is long, with gentle warmth and light spice mixed with damp earth. My first Mezan and pretty disappointing, with not enough going on and lack of balance
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Avg. community purchase price 70 €
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Details about Mezan Trinidad 2003
A rum from Trinidad, bottled by Mezan, at 46%.
Community purchases
24 bottles logged by 23 collectors.
A drinker & collector.
33% opened, 4 emptied and repurchased.
What does Mezan Trinidad 2003 cost?
Current best price: 74.28 €.
24 purchased · 24 tasted · 4 wishlist · as of
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