44c4b4d0-45a0-11ee-aa8d-c9e668387eeeTrinidad T.D.L Swell de Spirits
Swell de Spirits T.D.L On Tour Cuvée Spéciale (Salon du Rhum) 2005 50cl bottle
T.D.L · Trinidad · 62,5%

Swell de Spirits T.D.L On Tour Cuvée Spéciale (Salon du Rhum) 2005

8.5/10 based on 43 community reviews ↓

For experienced palates: a high-proof TDL finished in Caroni casks, mixing dirty garage vibes, peat-like smoke, menthol, rubber and dried fruits. Complex, oily and long, this unsweetened rum fascinates RumX members.

  • Intense smokiness
  • High complexity
  • Great alcohol integration
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Details about Swell de Spirits T.D.L On Tour Cuvée Spéciale (Salon du Rhum) 2005

CountryTrinidad
DistilleryT.D.L
ABV62,5%
Volume50cl
Age7 years - 10 years
Vintage2005
Bottled2023
Cask no.#1763

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How does Swell de Spirits T.D.L On Tour Cuvée Spéciale (Salon du Rhum) 2005 taste?

Aggregated from 43 community reviews.

Smoky, dirty TDL-Caroni hybrid For experienced palates: a high-proof TDL finished in Caroni casks, mixing dirty garage vibes, peat-like smoke, menthol, rubber and dried fruits. Complex, oily and long, this unsweetened rum fascinates RumX members.

Perfect for

Seasoned enthusiasts who enjoy high-ester-style dirtiness, smoky/peaty whisky notes and want an intense, unsweetened TDL with Caroni character at full power.

Less suitable for

Beginners, those sensitive to high ABV, or drinkers who dislike peat, smoke, rubbery “garage” notes or whisky-like profiles in their rum.

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Review by Jakob

Apr 20251,407 reviewsSwitzerland
8.2/10

Interessantes Geschmackserlebnis, der torfige Grundton findet im TDL-Profil natürlich einen kraftvollen Gegenspieler, was dazu führt, dass hier im Aromenspektrum noch deutlich mehr passiert als bloss Rauchigkeit - wobei selbige natürlich trotzdem eine Hauptrolle einnimmt. Frische Minze, Tee- und Holzaromen, dezente Früchte und die genannten Torfnoten bilden hier eine interessante und ausgewogene Melange. Tolle Komplexität und Mundfülle. Wer an der erdig-torfigen Aromatik Gefallen findet, dem bietet sich hier eine spannende Ergänzung im Spektrum der Post-2000er TDLs.

Review by TheRhumhoe

TheRhumhoe
Mar 2024895 reviews
8.8/10

A real UFO among TDLs. This bottling from Swell de Spirits offers something you don't usually find, and that's worth noting. The nose is unsettling, with notes of peat, smoke, petroleum notes on gasoline, spicy, spicy oak and a hint of salt. It also exudes a rubbery, minty, earthy aura. The shadow of the Caroni cask is in full effect here. Original, complex and very intriguing. On the palate, the profile remains true to the nose, and just as disturbing: peat is very present, followed by smoky notes, hydrocarbons, tobacco, herbs, menthol and roasted wood with spices. The Caroni cask finish adds real value here. It's a zany profile, which you either love or hate, but which doesn't leave you indifferent. The alcohol is well integrated. The finish is long. It coats the mouth with its peaty, smoky, dirty and spicy imprint, with herbaceous aromas and a hint of caramel that brings a light touch of sugar to this well-tempered whole. A difficult profile to approach, but one whose risk-taking and originality make it a captivating rum. Swell de Spirits reveals a totally new facet of TDL, opening up a whole new world of possibilities for the future.

Review by Kevin Sorensen 🇩🇰

Jan 20255,424 reviewsDenmark
8.2/10

#5065 Friday 24.01.2025 - 26.01.2025 A nice weekend in my sisters summerhouse with old friends and colleagues tasting a lot of rums. I can only recommend like we did, no phones allowed and then only music in the background 😊 Colour Medium dark. Nose Fresh, light wood, mint, faint roasted, dried fruit, light caramel, faint berries. Palate Round, light oily, light wood, mint, spice, dried fruit, light caramel, light orange, faint chocolate. Finish Medium to long, wood, light roasted, mint, fruits, light caramel, faint citrus, light orange. Empty glass Light chocolate, faint coffee, mint, raisin, light licorice.

Review by Thunderbird

May 20241,222 reviewsGermany
7.8/10

Dieser T.D.L 2005 sagt mir so gar nicht zu. Der ist mir eindeutig zu torfig und Whisylastig. Zwar sind auch ein paar dreckig- minzige Caroninoten dabei (die ich eigentlich sehr mag), die jedoch das Torfige nicht wettmachen können. Der Alkohol ist sehr gut eingebunden und kaum wahrnehmbar. Ich vermute, dass man diese Abfüllung entweder liebt oder hasst

Review by TheJackDrop

Oct 2025863 reviewsFrance
8.6/10

Etonnant ce petit sample du copain Thomas. Au nez je n'étais pas du tout sur un TDL, c'est un peu trop gourmand meme si la caoutchouc est là. En bouche par contre le menthol est bien là, au mieux de notes boisées et poivrées. Une belle intensité en bouche, un fond de banane peut être.. Globalement ca manque de fruits à mon gout, et ca tire un peu trop sur le bois, mais c'est loin d'être mauvais. EDIT : fond du verre bien tourné vers l'ananas tout de même.

Review by Rare Akuma

Oct 2023162 reviewsBelgium
8.8/10

Tasted this at SDR23, so my review remains rather concise. Extremely dense on the nose requiring lots of air and constant agitation to release its truly exquisite aroma. A ‘factory profile’ rich in notes of petrol, rubber, smoke, mint and gardening peat. Immensely dirty with little to no room for anything beyond the above. However there is a slight orange zest and lemongrass undertone. The factory continues in the mouth, fairly linear with what the nose announced. Orange peel coming through a little more, as well as wet wood, flowers and fresh herbs à la eucalyptus and thyme. Intense and challenging, but absolutely wonderful. This was one of the highlights at SDR23, and despite the hefty price, I still think price/quality is high at release.

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