1F30F437-29BB-48F7-87AF-F2EDE3AE96ACTrinidad T.D.L Compagnie des Indes
CDI T.D.L Trinidad (Bottled for Caksus) 2003 70cl bottle
T.D.L · Trinidad · 56,3%

CDI T.D.L Trinidad (Bottled for Caksus) 2003

8.6/10 based on 81 community reviews ↓

For experienced palates, this unsweetened 18‑year TDL from Compagnie des Indes is all about menthol, ripe peachy fruit and well‑integrated oak. At 56.3%, it delivers dry, complex intensity that RumX members highly praise for its minty, slightly dirty Trinidad profile and strong value among early‑2000s TDL bottlings.

  • Intense mint profile
  • Complex tropical fruit
  • Well-integrated alcohol
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Details about CDI T.D.L Trinidad (Bottled for Caksus) 2003

CountryTrinidad
DistilleryT.D.L
ABV56,3%
Volume70cl
Age18 years 7mo
Vintage2003
Cask no.#TL23
Limited edition292 bottles

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How does CDI T.D.L Trinidad (Bottled for Caksus) 2003 taste?

Aggregated from 81 community reviews.

Minty, fruity Trinidad powerhouse For experienced palates, this unsweetened 18‑year TDL from Compagnie des Indes is all about menthol, ripe peachy fruit and well‑integrated oak. At 56.3%, it delivers dry, complex intensity that RumX members highly praise for its minty, slightly dirty Trinidad profile and strong value among early‑2000s TDL bottlings.

Perfect for

Fans of dry, minty Trinidad rums who enjoy complex tropical fruit, a touch of industrial/dirty notes and full-proof intensity in a long-aged, unsweetened profile.

Less suitable for

Those sensitive to higher ABV, looking for sweet, easy sippers, or who dislike dominant menthol and a slightly bitter, tannic finish.

How is CDI T.D.L Trinidad (Bottled for Caksus) 2003 rated?

RumX's 0–10 scale is strict — 8.6 lands squarely in the "Very good" band. 100% of tasters rate it Good or better; only 0% rate it below average. See the full rating guide →

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Review by Galli33

Galli33
Jul 2025478 reviewsItaly
8.9/10

WoW another minty TDL from CDI. I really love this symbiosis between mint/anise and wood/nuts/roasted almonds. Very unique rum. The alcohol is integrated very well. Long minty finish 🤤The value for money ratio is very good too. For me this one is behind the ‘19 version. I found the 19 is more rounder and a bit woodier, which synergy smoother and better. PN: You won’t like it, if you hate minty/anise notes. For me: 16yr>18yr of aging

Review by lukasdrinkinghabits

Mar 2023186 reviewsGermany
8.7/10

Zuerst war ich etwas enttäuscht, aber ich mag ihn lieber mit jedem Schluck. Ich habe außergewöhnliches erwartet und einen meiner liebsten Easy-drinking-Rums gefunden. In der Nase: Minze, Falernum (Nelken, Ingwer, Zitrusschalen), gelbe Früchte eines Cognacs (Trauben und Pfirsich) und warmes Holz. Im Mund ist er intensiver, nach der Minze ist das ausgekohlte Fass präsenter als in der Nase, ansonsten ist das Profil ähnlich mit weniger Nelke. Im Abgang geht das Minzfeuerwerk dann richtig los: Minze, Menthol, mehr Minze und mehr Menthol - leider auch etwas scharfkantig. Habe ihn zusammen mit dem 1802 exklusive probiert. Die Unterschiede sind marginal, der 1802er ist etwas geschmeidiger, hellere Früchte und weniger röstig - m.E. insgesamt auf einem Niveau, mit einem leichten Plus für den 1802er Edit. Nach dem RdL und FRC 2002 verkostet. Weniger minzig als der RdL, viel intensiver als der FRC. Ein etwas anderes Profil. Bleibe bei der Bewertung.

Review by cigares

Oct 2025900 reviewsSwitzerland
8.5/10

First RumX meeting. Un nez mentholé mais avec des fruits (tropicaux, jaunes et rouges) et des fleurs. Un beau bois en soutient. De la douceur en bouche avec un côté pêches en boîte. Les arômes montent, puis redescendent assez vite pour une finale plutôt courte. La menthe reste pourtant longtemps.

Review by Vincent D

Sep 2025619 reviewsFrance
8.7/10

Nez plutôt gourmand : du fruit, du sucre caramélisé, un côté piquant et mentholé. C'est engageant. La bouche est très différente : forte et sèche, sur des notes très "terrestres" : cuir, tabac notamment. Une sensation mentholée enrobante. Un chêne présent également. Une fin de bouche très agréable, légèrement amère, un poil plus gourmande. C'est un très bon rhum. J'aime beaucoup. Édit : vraiment très bon !! J'aurais dû doubler la bouteille ! Elle en valait la peine. J'ai gardé un petit sample de 3cl Edit : toujours aussi bon. Il a gardé toute sa vivacité malgré l'oxydation. Le bois me semble désormais plus marqué. Le menthol est omniprésent. Superbe rhum.

Review by crazyforgoodbooze

Apr 20232,425 reviewsGermany
8.7/10

Very nice TDL with nice citrus & lychee tones! I definitely like it better than the 1802 which is a few months older. This one is really extremely harmonious, not too much wood, not too much mint, very complex and drinkable, could just have a bit more power...

Review by Gunnar Böhme "Bauerngaumen" 🤓

Mar 2023627 reviewsGermany
8.9/10

Ever tasted a rum where the taste changes like the color in a chameleon? This rum is a chameleon! Initially deliciously sweet and overripe peach on the nose and palate (imagine a juicy yellow-reddish fruit), the chameleon later changes color to rich, tart mint green. What a play of colors! I like this rum exceptionally well. But whether it can also hand the color pot 😉 to the now almost legendary CDI T.D.L 2003 16 yo (RX944) remains to be seen in a direct comparison.

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Expert review by Le Blog À Roger

"Top sélection, tristesse d’être passé à côté car c’est clairement le genre de rhum que j’apprécie, à un degré qui me convient particulièrement… C’est fruité, légèrement dirty, rainsonnablement boisé et avec un alcool bien intégré pour un prix pas trop déconnant."
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Community purchases

78 bottles logged by 52,000+ RumX members. The ratio of closed / opened / emptied, indicates whether this rum is meant to be drunk or is a collector's item.

26 Closed In collections, sealed
8 Opened Being poured right now
11 Emptied Finished — came back for more
42% Open rate Share that isn't sealed

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About the T.D.L distillery

The T.D.L distillery is located in Trinidad. Rums from T.D.L have been reviewed 7,733 times with an average of 8.3/10.

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