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Spirit of the day T.D.L #1 Trinidad Distillers Limited 2008 50cl bottle
T.D.L · Trinidad · 64,4%

Spirit of the day T.D.L #1 Trinidad Distillers Limited 2008

8.8/10 based on 58 community reviews ↓

For experienced palates: a 15‑year, cask‑strength unsweetened TDL that mixes dirty garage notes with rich caramel, tropical fruits, mint and dark chocolate. RumX drinkers love its Caroni‑like edge, depth and value.

  • Complex dirty-fruity profile
  • Great alcohol integration
  • Top value TDL
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Details about Spirit of the day T.D.L #1 Trinidad Distillers Limited 2008

CountryTrinidad
DistilleryT.D.L
CategoryColumn Still Rum
ABV64,4%
Volume50cl
Age15 years
Vintage2008
Bottled2024
Cask no.#243
Limited edition335 bottles

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How does Spirit of the day T.D.L #1 Trinidad Distillers Limited 2008 taste?

Aggregated from 58 community reviews.

Dirty, fruity TDL powerhouse For experienced palates: a 15‑year, cask‑strength unsweetened TDL that mixes dirty garage notes with rich caramel, tropical fruits, mint and dark chocolate. RumX drinkers love its Caroni‑like edge, depth and value.

Perfect for

Seasoned enthusiasts who enjoy dirty, smoky, garage‑rubber TDLs with caramel, ripe tropical fruit and menthol at full cask strength, plus fans of Caroni looking for a cheaper alternative.

Less suitable for

Beginners, anyone sensitive to alcohol heat, or drinkers who dislike dirty rubber/tar notes and dry, woody finishes in their rum.

How is Spirit of the day T.D.L #1 Trinidad Distillers Limited 2008 rated?

RumX's 0–10 scale is strict — 8.8 lands squarely in the "Very good" band. 98% of tasters rate it Good or better; only 0% rate it below average. See the full rating guide →

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Review by Julien Ries

Julien Ries
Dec 2024107 reviewsFrance
9.3/10

Ce rhum présente une jolie couleur acajou et je l'ai laissé une bonne demi-heure dans le ventre avant la dégustation. Le nez est très expressif sur le fruits exotiques. Il y a de la pêche, un peu de caoutchouc, un peu de colle mais différente de celle d'un Jamaïcain. Un soupçon de cuir mais celui d'une voiture neuve. Il y a aussi des herbes fraîchement coupées mélangées avec de l'huile de garage. Un second nez amène des fragrances de pommes cuites au four. Je dois avouer que je n'ai jamais eu un rhum aussi exotique sous les narines. On sent qu'il y a des watts qui nous attendent, mais rien d'irritant non plus. Le profil olfactif est lourd et huileux. Très éloigné des TDL que j'ai pu goûter jusqu'aujourd'hui. Un boisé marqué remplit le nez au bout d'un moment. L'attaque en bouche est vive et chaleureuse. Fini le côté fruité, on est sur du sale. Ça ne peut pas plaire à tout le monde. Surtout à quelqu'un habitué au conventionnel d'un rhum martiniquais. L'alcool est très fort en bouche, mais cela vient surtout de l'absence de fruité et un côté très pimenté qui remplit le palais, ainsi que la sensation qu'on avale une bonne rasade d'essence et d'huile de moteur. J'ai bien conscience que ça ne donne pas envie comme description, mais ça reste étonnamment pas du tout désagréable. Le cuir est encore plus présent. Le fond de bouche prend un fort boisé, mais plutôt cagette humide que chêne délicat. La fin de bouche prend des notes plus rôtie avec un soupçon de réglisse mentholée. La finale est longue, avec un retour fruité de pêches en sirops et du chêne vernis.

Review by Galli33

Galli33
Apr 2025478 reviewsItaly
9.1/10

WoW🤤😛😮‍💨! Eine gewaltige Nase die an einen fruchtigen Caroni erinnert! Am Gaumen kommt dann immer mehr die klassische TDL Minze hervor. Hier gesellen sich Trockenpflaume, Mango und starke Mocha Noten dazu. Das Finish ist trocken, vanillig und fruchtig. Wobei hier die Minze die Überhand nimmt und extrem lange im Mund bleibt. Der Alkohol ist extrem gut eingebunden. Weiter so Spiritori 👍🏻👊🏻💪🏻Merci!

Review by Banana Joe

Jun 2024144 reviewsGermany
9.1/10

Wow, this TDL is a real success. Blind, it could also be a Caroni on the palate. Herbs, leather and caramel on the nose. But then a full explosion on the palate. Bicycle inner tube, dirty, woody. What a great choice of cask by Spiritori.

Review by alex

alex
Sep 2024304 reviewsFrance
9.1/10

Superb discovery, I didn't know this bottler and for a first 🤩🤩 Blindly I thought a caroni. But it's nothing of the sort. This TDL is perfect for my taste, with eucalyptus present but very discreet compared to usual. Beautiful notes of fruit, caramel, leather and spices and a lovely explosion on the palate 😍😍 More than honorable length, very very good juice 🤩😍

Review by crazyforgoodbooze

Feb 20252,425 reviewsGermany
9.0/10

Richtig toller und extrem fruchtiger TDL, wahrscheinlich auch der beste 2008er bis dato?! Selten so viel tropische Früchte, insbesondere Passionsfrucht, Guave und Papaya in einem Rum erlebt. Eine schöne Säure wie bei frischer Maracuja trifft auf dunkle Schokolade, etwas Menthol-Minze und Schwarztee für Eistee. Der Alkohol ist ziemlich gut integriert und der Abgang mittel-lang und sehr schwer, ölig und tannin-betont. Und preislich auch wirklich mehr als fair! Für mich bis dato der beste der etwas "jüngeren" TDLs. Hätte ich gerne ne Flasche von genommen.

Review by Chrischi78

Mar 2025235 reviewsGermany
9.0/10

Die Nase bietet Leder, Rauch und Gewürze, dann Mango, Papaya, Aprikose, dunkle Schokolade und staubiges Holz. Am Gaumen Karamell, Holz, reife Früchte, Menthol, Gewürze und leichte Adstringenz. Der Alkohol ist gut integriert. Der Abgang bringt Karamell, Gewürze, gelbe Früchte und einen Hauch Menthol. Dabei eine ordentliche Spur dreckig, wie ein Caroni. Was für ein toller Rum!!!

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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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