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Schotman's Barrel Selection T.D.L Trinidad 2006
"Blind you could call it Spanish-style" is a line that keeps coming up — this 16-year Trinidad column rum leans sweet and dessert-like rather than showing the mentholated TDL signature people expect. Milk chocolate, caramel, nougat and vanilla lead, with light toasted wood and a touch of yellow fruit. At 62% the alcohol pokes through for several tasters; it's the recurring gripe.
The community says- Milk chocolate & nougat
- Rich sweetness
- But: Hot alcohol
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The look inside the bottle
How does Schotman's Barrel Selection T.D.L Trinidad 2006 taste?
Aggregated from 48 community reviews.
Sweet, chocolatey TDL with a boozy edge Most land in the "very good, not top-shelf" range: tasty and chocolate-forward, but the alcohol isn't fully integrated and it's sweeter and simpler than a typical TDL.
chocolate-and-caramel lovers curious about Trinidad
purists wanting the classic minty TDL
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7.8/1079 €First choice: 19 of 21 tasters who tried both prefer it.
How is Schotman's Barrel Selection T.D.L Trinidad 2006 rated?
RumX’s 0–10 scale is strict: 7.9 sits in the “Good” band. 89% of tasters rate it Good or better; only 0% rate it below average. See the full rating guide →
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What does the community say?
52% rate it between 6 and 8. 19 selected write-ups from 48 community ratings. You can view the complete list in our app.
Review by Kevin Sorensen 🇩🇰
Most helpful positive review
#4581 26-27.01.2024 Hanse Spirit This was yet another nice surprise from this bottler. Nose Wood, roasted, sweet, medium fruity. Palate Wood, roasted, light smoke, light caramel, faint nougat, light mint, fruits. Finish Medium to long, wood, roasted, dried fruit, light mint, faint chocolate.
Review by Leo Krüper
Most helpful mixed review
Solider, seichter TDL. Könnte blind auch spanischer Stil sein. Alkohol nicht ganz perfekt integriert.
Review by DomM
Creamy on the palate with milk chocolate, vanilla and wood. There are also some artificial fruits akin to those in energy drinks. Somewhat unique… 🤔
Review by Jakob
Dominated by complex, oily sweetness reminiscent of nougat, caramel, vanilla and molasses. In addition, pointed notes of cinnamon and pepper, some toasted wood. The expectation of fresh menthol, eucalyptus or citrus awakened by other TDL bottlings remains an unfulfilled, in this release the heavy sweetness dominates. This creates sweetness, but is completely at the expense of complexity. Remains for me just in the very good range, but more is not in it due to the fairly straightforward profile.
Review by crazyforgoodbooze
Crazy wie intensiv dieser Rum nach Erdnussbutter, Zimt, Datteln und Milchschokolade riecht. Fast schon wie ein gesunder Energy Ball🤣 der Gaumen ist ebenfalls ungewöhnlich süß gehalten, von der sonst für Trinidad typischen Minze ist hier kaum bis nichts zu finden. Dafür wieder fette, ölige chunky Erdnussbutter mit Stückchen, Zimt, Milchschokolade , getrocknete Aprikose, Nougat und k Karamell. Leider aber auch eher unangenehm alkoholisch, daher leichte Abzüge.
Review by Lukas Jäger
Für mich etwas schwächer als die beiden vorherigen Releases, die ich sehr gut fand. Sowohl in der Nase als auch am Gaumen sehr zurückhaltend, um nicht zu sagen dünn, wobei der Alkohol durchaus präsent ist. Schöne Schokoladennote, die zusammen mit etwas Traube mich ein bisschen an Armagnacs erinnert (auch wenn ich Schokolade jetzt nicht als typisches Aroma bei Armagnacs beschreiben würde, aber irgendwas lässt das in meinem Kopf klingeln). Ganz anders als sämtliche TDLs, die ich bisher probieren konnte, aber möglicherweise auch dem Jahrgang geschuldet. Irgendwie lecker, aber es wird nicht mein Lieblings-TDL!
Review by cigares
A rum tasted at Rum Depot in Berlin. The bottle is almost empty. A nose of yellow fruit, banana first, but also pear and mirabelle plum. In the background, nutty and woody notes. On the palate, the attack is woody and nutty, followed by fruit. A slight acidity disrupts the finish. The finish is well-balanced and fairly long, with apple and pear fruit. The empty glass is reminiscent of a distant Caroni, giving depth to the aromas. A fine rum, well-made and very pleasant at a good price. Only the slight acidity on the palate makes it lose points.
Review by F.L.O.
Delicious TDL. If the alcohol had been better integrated, it would have been over 80
Review by Gunnar Böhme "Bauerngaumen" 🤓
I'm just as unconvinced as the new Schotman's Foursquare. Maybe it's just not the right T.D.L vintage for me.
Review by Piotr Ignasiak
This one is quite enjoyable, smell of vanilla, grapes, cinnamon. On taste red fruit cinnamon and other spices, leaves with coffee and a dried apricot.
Review by Johannes
Im Abgang sehr alkoholisch, etwas undefinierbares Profil. Sehr viel Column. Geht in Richtung Foursquare.
Review by Morgan Garet
ULTRA gourmand nose with licorice, light solvents and, above all, milk chocolate and caramel, giving the impression of smelling a Mars-type chocolate bar. On the palate, the 62s are discreet, caramel and licorice are joined by a nice woodiness and a pleasant orange zest. A slight, not unpleasant bitterness is present on the finish. Long finish on the same notes and brown sugar. A slight lack of fruit on the negative side...
Review by Andi
Ich habe diesen Rum Zusammen mit dem 17 Jahre Barbados Rum verkostet. Da war der Barbados um einiges besser für mich persönlich. Trotzdem kein schlechter Tropfen. Intensiv, leichte Traubige Noten, etwas Holz, angenehme süße mit Kaffee und Röst Aromen. Ich hatte einige Aromen die ich nicht zuordnen konnte.
Review by Roman Lelek
Ve vůni je velmi cítit vanilka a dřevo, následováno žlutým ovocem - banány, meruňky. V chuti se objevují sladké tóny čokolády, dřeva..a závěr je na mě příliš alkoholový. Zajímavý vzorek, ale po láhvi netoužim.
Review by Ondra RumRunner
T.D.L Schotman’s Barrel Selection Trinidad 2006 je rum z Trinidadu, který nabízí příjemnou rovnováhu mezi sladkostí a dřevitými tóny. Ve vůni dominují tóny vanilky, karamelu, mléčné čokolády a jemná sladkost s dřevitým podtónem. V chuti je cítit karamel, vanilka, čokoláda a nugát, doplněné o pečené tóny a dřevitý charakter. Rum má kulatou a jemnou chuť s lehkou sladkostí, která vytváří příjemný a vyvážený závěr. English: T.D.L Schotman’s Barrel Selection Trinidad 2006 is a rum from Trinidad that offers a pleasant balance between sweetness and woody tones. The nose is dominated by notes of vanilla, caramel, milk chocolate, and a soft sweetness with a woody undertone. The palate reveals flavors of caramel, vanilla, chocolate, and nougat, complemented by roasted tones and a woody character. The rum has a smooth and round taste with a light sweetness that creates a pleasant and balanced finish. Deutsch: T.D.L Schotman’s Barrel Selection Trinidad 2006 ist ein Rum aus Trinidad, der ein angenehmes Gleichgewicht zwischen Süße und holzigen Noten bietet. In der Nase dominieren Aromen von Vanille, Karamell, Milchschokolade und eine leichte Süße mit einem holzigen Unterton. Im Geschmack entfalten sich Karamell, Vanille, Schokolade und Nougat, ergänzt durch geröstete Töne und einen holzigen Charakter. Der Rum hat einen weichen und runden Geschmack mit einer leichten Süße, die ein angenehmes und ausgewogenes Finish schafft.
Review by martin slezák
Rumový kalendár pavla spačka 13 rx15202 Farma jantár Vôňa sušené ovocie, marhule , ovocná sladkosť, kremovosť, smotana, jemne korenistá Chuť intenzívna ovocie, sušené ovocie, hrozienka, korenie, smotana, mliečna čokoláda, kokos, Záver dlhý mäta, mentol, korenie, ovocie marhule
Review by Mentalo
Nicht das, was ich von T.D.L erwartet habe. Alkohol nur mäßig gut eingebunden. Milchschokolade, dunkle Schokolade, Karamell, Nougat. Auch nicht sehr lang anhaltend. Ist ok, aber wenn man das Profil sucht, ist man bei anderen besser aufgehoben.
Review by Michal S
Vůně příliš příjemná není, dost z ní vystupuje alkohol. Ten je i v chuti, ale čokoláda, vanilka a dřevo spolu slušně ladí. OK.
Review by Pavel Spacek
OMG, there is soo much sugar, but without any significant TDL profile...
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Expert review by The Dunder Hut
And like the Delia I have no clue when Oliver and Oliver took over tdl. Sweet mess in a glass. And then the worst part is the finish. Sharp alcoholic and some kind of menthol sensation that has a chemical unpleasant quality
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Avg. community purchase price 128 €
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Details about Schotman's Barrel Selection T.D.L Trinidad 2006
A Column Still Rum from Trinidad, bottled by Schotman's Barrel Selection, at 62%.
Community purchases
12 bottles logged by 8 collectors.
A drinker's rum.
41% opened, 2 emptied and repurchased.
What did the community pay for Schotman's Barrel Selection T.D.L Trinidad 2006?
Community paid 78–128 €.
What members actually paid for their bottles. A typical range, not the current shop price. Full price & collection history in RX+ →
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