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CDI T.D.L Trinidad (Premium Spirits) 2003
The mint here is almost startling — eucalyptus, menthol and cool herbs land like a Vicks pastille before the fruit even arrives. Then come peach, mango and litchi, iced-tea sweetness, and a dirty petrol-and-tar streak underneath. Most tasters find it balanced and oily; a couple felt the palate ran thin for the strength, or that oak got a bit loud on later pours.
The community says- Intense mint-menthol
- Peach and mango
- But: Palate can read thin
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How does CDI T.D.L Trinidad (Premium Spirits) 2003 taste?
Aggregated from 77 community reviews.
Mint-menthol bomb with tropical fruit and grit A well-loved TDL 2003: huge mint-menthol, tropical fruit and a dirty petrol edge. A few found the palate lighter than the nose promised, and oak occasionally dominant.
Fans of minty, medicinal TDL and dirty Trinidad profiles
Anyone who dislikes menthol or wants a soft, sweet sipper
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97% rate it 8 or higher. 20 selected write-ups from 77 community ratings. You can view the complete list in our app.
Review by cigares
Most helpful positive review
Rum Friendly Club Advent Calendar, day 14 and with friends. A very fruity first nose (tropical fruit and citrus) with hints of menthol and eucalyptus. Flowers too. The menthol, fruit and flowers are reminiscent of a TDL. On the palate, TDL aromas dominate, with fruit, menthol and flowers. Good acidity invigorates this rum, while a dirty, petrol, tar and medicinal edge adds depth. On the finish, the wood stands out, an elegant cedar wood with a light bitterness. The aromas fade gently, with fruit and flowers lingering for a very long time. A very fine rum.
Review by Ondra RumRunner
Most helpful mixed review
Compagnie des Indes T.D.L Trinidad je rum s původem z Trinidadu, známý svou vyváženou paletou chutí a vůní. Vůně je svěží a aromatická s tóny máty, eukalyptu a jemné bylinkovosti, doprovázené citrusovými a mentolovými akcenty. V pozadí lze vnímat i lehkou tabákovou zemitost. V chuti dominuje pikantní kořenitost se stopami pražených tónů, alspice a jemné hořkosti. Rum je komplexní, přičemž jeho bylinné a ovocné složky vytvářejí harmonickou a plnou chuť s dlouhým dozníváním. English Review: Compagnie des Indes T.D.L Trinidad is a rum originating from Trinidad, offering a balanced array of flavors and aromas. On the nose, it opens fresh and aromatic with notes of mint, eucalyptus, and a subtle herbal quality, complemented by hints of citrus and menthol. There’s also a slight earthiness reminiscent of tobacco. On the palate, the spiciness takes center stage, with roasted undertones, allspice, and a touch of bitterness. This rum is complex, where its herbal and fruity components harmonize beautifully, leaving a long, satisfying finish. Deutsche Rezension: Compagnie des Indes T.D.L Trinidad ist ein Rum aus Trinidad, der eine ausgewogene Palette von Aromen und Geschmäckern bietet. In der Nase präsentiert er sich frisch und aromatisch mit Noten von Minze, Eukalyptus und feinen Kräuternuancen, begleitet von Zitrus- und Mentholakzenten. Ein leichter erdiger Tabakduft schwingt im Hintergrund mit. Am Gaumen dominiert die würzige Komponente mit Anklängen von Röstaromen, Piment und einer leichten Bitterkeit. Dieser komplexe Rum überzeugt durch das harmonische Zusammenspiel von Kräuter- und Fruchtnoten und einem lang anhaltenden Abgang.
Review by Mirco
Cool bottling. Round and balanced. It has the typical TDL notes, but the mint and menthol are somewhat less present. There is also some euchalyptus and nice fruit/citrus notes.
Review by crazyforgoodbooze
Definitely not a daily sipper, but rather something you should take your time with. Really tasty old vintage TDL. Extremely balanced and tasty. Yellow fruits (mango, physalis, apricot) and green fruits (green honey or Gaia melon, green apple, kiwi) meet black tea and citrus fruits. Overall rather dry but still very intense, aromatic and delicious! A great, successful bottling.
Review by Thunderbird
This is a first-class TDL... a wonderful mint-eucalyptus-menthol-herb mixture on the nose that I haven't experienced so intensely for a long time. This interplay of aromas continues 1:1 on the palate, complemented by a slight spiciness. The alcohol is perfectly integrated. The finish continues in the same way. It's really fun and confirms the successful 2001-2003 bottlings
Review by Dr.Django
Diesen Rum nerkt man an der Nase direkt seine T.D.L Herkunft an. Minze pur, erinnert mich etwas an andere CDI Abfüllungen aus dem 2003er Jahrgang. Viel Minze, Menthol, Kräuter, Schokolade, etwas dreckig... Sehr intensiv und mundfüllend am Gaumen. Die Aromen kommen kommen richtig gut durch. Der Alkohol ist sehr gut eingebunden und der Abgang lang. Wer auf diese krasse Minznote steht bekommt hier einen absolut hervorragenden Rum. Vielen Dank @BananaJoe für das Sample
Review by Basti
An der Nase im direkten Vergleich zum Ricci ist der CDI frischer und bringt deutlich mehr Minze/Menthol mit, dafür etwas weniger Frucht bzw. mehr Zitrusfrüchte. Der Ricci ist fruchtiger und süßer, mit mehr Gewürzen, leicht rauchig. Beide gefallen mir alleine an der Nase richtig gut. Am Gaumen macht der CDI richtig Alarm mit voller Minz-Power, Tee, aber auch etwas Pfirsich und Gewürze. Schöne ölige Textur im Mund. Der Ricci ist am Gaumen runder und weniger Minze/Menthol-forward, aber auch schön intensiv mit dezent dreckigen Noten. Edit: Erschien mir heute etwas ausgewogener als bei der letzten Verkostung, jedoch immer noch sehr Minze forward.
Review by LukaŽiga
8,8:On the nose, the first impression we get is a coconut, then glue, petrol, menthol, herbaceous notes, some roasted wood with nuts, spicy and yellow, citrus fruits. On aeration, minty and floral touch arises, tropical fruits, peaches and orange peel are obvious, so are vanilla and caramel, tannins after long rest. 8,8:On the palate, the attack is balanced, fruity with peaches, minty, sweet with honey, the wood is roasted with nuts, resinous and spicy, as dirty industrial notes like petrol, medicinal menthol are flowing hand in hand with other notes.The tropical and red fruits are fermented, there also might be green fruits and citrus.The molasses is herbaceous, there is a hint of an eucalyptus. 8,8:The finish is long dry and tannic, industrial, smoky, woody on one side, fruits and fresh herbaceous, grassy, floral and minty molasses on the other. Very congruent...
Review by TheRhumhoe
A singular and complex TDL. The nose is highly contrasted. On the one hand, exotic fruits strike first (guava, peach, citrus and yellow fruits) followed by the minty freshness typical of TDL, then on the other there's a heavy, almost dirty side that emerges with notes of tar and petrol. The spicy woodiness finds itself in the middle of this stylistic opposition, trying to bind it all together. An original, divisive profile. On the palate, TDL is particularly powerful and expressive. The fruit is as radiant as ever (peach, apricot, blackcurrant, tropical fruit, orange zest), while Caroni's empyreumatic, medicinal and petroleum flavors cast doubt on the cask's content. The bitterness is accompanied by a spicy woodiness, including a touch of licorice and aniseed. The menthol, floral and herbaceous notes are as refreshing as ever, contrasting well with the tar, rubber and petrol. The alcohol is very well integrated. The finish is long, marked by the freshness of menthol and herbs, followed by sludge and tar. The profile is rather heavy and rich, with roasted wood and spices underpinning the whole. The fruitiness follows, with berries, peach, blackcurrant and a good dose of exoticism. A TDL of great scope, complete and very well mastered.
Review by Oliver
Exceptionally good rum! In the blind tasting put in the direction of Courcelles. Lots of mint typical of T.D.L. on the palate.
Review by Jakob
Für einen TDL mit sehr rundem Profil. Die zu erwartenden Minznoten, die im Abgang mit etwas Eukalyptus verschmelzen, treffen auf satte Aromen von Pfirsich, tropische und zitrische Früchte. Ausbalanciert wird alles durch eleganten Holzeinfluss, etwas vanilliges Eichenholz und dezentes Karamell sorgen neben den Früchten für eine angenehme flankierende Süsse am Gaumen. Ein sehr guter, toll ausbalancierter Rum; ich hätte mir für meinen subjektiven Geschmack noch etwas mehr Kante gewünscht, finde das Release dennoch bemerkenswert.
Review by w00tAN
Brussles Rhum Festival 2024: Nase typisch Trinidad: Frucht und Kräuter (Tabak und vor allem Minze) ohne Ende. Im Mund dann eine leichte Süße die von Kräutern, Tee und Tabak abgelöst wird. Im krassen Abgang kommt dann vor allem.Methol und Minze durch. Schönes Teil wenngleich in der Preiskategorie starke Konkurrenten warten.
Review by lukasdrinkinghabits
Verkoste den Tamosi 2003 gemeinsam mit dem CDI 2003 für Premium Spirits und dem Swell 2003. Wow ist der CDI PS super fruchtig! Hier ist sie endlich die geballte Ladung Pfirsich (und Mango), die sich bei den anderen beiden so versteckt hat. Dazu eine esterige Lack-Note, leicht verrgorene Früchte, das ist schon ein bisschen brutal. Die präsente Mango erinnert viel mehr an einen 2002er als an einen 2003er. Weniger röstig, viel weniger karamellig. Im Mund geht er nahtlos so weiter. Pfirsich -Mango, reichlich Säure, eher wenige dunkle Aromen. Die Minze ist präsenter und hier eist wieder mein geliebte Pfirsich-Minz-Eistee. Überraschend süß. Der Lack bleibt. Der Abgang ist lang und super minzig, wirklich super minzig uhd das ohne übertriebene Adstringenz. Ein fantastischer Rum! Das ist der Weg!
Review by Chrischi78
Was für ein wunderbarer Tropfen! Neben den Noten von Minze und Kräutern der intensive Geschmack von Pfirsch, -wie Eistee in sehr guter Qualität. Komplex und gut eingebundener Alkohol geht so! Danke für diesen Split
Review by Tschusikowsky
TDL auf Top Niveau. Wirklich ein toller Vertreter des Jahrgangs. Medizinal, dreckig aber auch tolle tropische TDL-typische Früchte inklusive Eukalyptus und Minze. Beeren, Minze, Pfirsich, etwas Tannennadel, Fruchtsäure. Wunderbar komplex. Toll.
Review by Johannes
Once again a very good, typical representative of the TDL of the 2003 vintage with the classic clear minty notes paired with some dry wood.
Review by Jarek
Sehr leckerer TDL, zu den typischen Noten von Minze, Johannisbeere usw. gesellen sich noch Eukalyptus und Kräuter. Etwas dreckig, etwas Schwarztee, alles schön ausgewogen. Davon hätte ich gerne eine ganze Flasche.
Review by Martin Ekrt
Zajímavý mix tropického ovoce, máty, mentolu a techničnosti. Tělo hlavně tropické ovoce, mentolu. Závěr nálož různých bobulí, ostružin, máty. Famózní a extra dlouhý. Jsem rád, že jsem toto mohl znovu uchutnat.
Review by Schnubbii
Wow, brutally awesome TDL! Fruity, minty and herbal, with a minty kick in the finish. Very round and palatable, alcohol well integrated. Really a highlight.
Review by Rare Akuma
Tasted this at SDR23, so my review remains rather concise. A sublime, yet dense profile on the nose that hits all the classic TDL’03 markers of woodland, eucalyptus and intense mint. Dirty and lightly petrolised, edging towards a complete workshop sensation with subtle tones of resin and cigar smoke. However more fresh than other TDL’03s with, in addition to the usual bitter orange zest, citrus oil and lemongrass. The palate unfortunately does not live up to its name. It again hits the usual markers, but the spirit is very light for its ABV, overly mineralic, and consequently left me disappointed. Quite unfortunate, because the nose set the stage for something grand. Eventually this turned out to be (one of) the weakest of this vintage I’ve had. And one is left to wonder why someone would ever buy this at its current price point, over other TDL’03 options.
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Auction results 197 € – 225 €
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Details about CDI T.D.L Trinidad (Premium Spirits) 2003
A rum from Trinidad, bottled by Compagnie des Indes, at 61,7%.
Community purchases
34 bottles logged by 32 collectors.
A collector's bottle.
8% opened, 2 emptied and repurchased.
What did the community pay for CDI T.D.L Trinidad (Premium Spirits) 2003?
Community paid 177–220 €.
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34 purchased · 79 tasted · 32 wishlist · as of
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