Swell de Spirits T.D.L On Tour N°6 (Salon du Rhum 2024) 2003
For experienced palates, this 21‑year T.D.L by Swell de Spirits rewards attention with creamy chocolate, yellow and tropical fruits, mint, chamomile and toasted wood. Unsweetened, complex yet round, it shines neat after some air. Backed by 30 strong RumX ratings.
- Complex flavors
- Creamy mouthfeel
- Well‑integrated alcohol
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How does Swell de Spirits T.D.L On Tour N°6 (Salon du Rhum 2024) 2003 taste?
Aggregated from 30 community reviews.
Creamy, fruity, chocolate‑mint T.D.L sipper For experienced palates, this 21‑year T.D.L by Swell de Spirits rewards attention with creamy chocolate, yellow and tropical fruits, mint, chamomile and toasted wood. Unsweetened, complex yet round, it shines neat after some air. Backed by 30 strong RumX ratings.
Fans of mature, unsweetened T.D.L who enjoy chocolate‑driven, fruity profiles with subtle mint and chamomile at robust yet balanced strength.
Those sensitive to higher ABV, seeking heavy minty T.D.L profiles, or drinkers looking for obvious sweetness or budget pricing.
How is Swell de Spirits T.D.L On Tour N°6 (Salon du Rhum 2024) 2003 rated?
RumX's 0–10 scale is strict — 8.7 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 Mika Barbaria
Nose : From the very first sniff, it’s a tropical fireworks display. Picture a festival of mango in all its forms: liqueur, syrup, freshly sliced, and thick, rich jam. Add a splash of pineapple, a hint of papaya, and a soft embrace of ripe banana. It’s vibrant, exuberant, and unapologetically exotic—pure tropical power. Palate : The party continues, with mango, guava, and papaya still leading the dance, but this time with a zesty kick. Bergamot and lime zest deliver a sharp, refreshing burst of acidity. It’s bold, fruity, a bit provocative, but that’s part of its charm. Then, fresh mint makes an appearance, with a whisper of licorice to spice things up. In short, fun is guaranteed! Finale : Long, effervescent, and full of freshness, the finish leaves a cooling minty breeze, with a subtle hint of wood. The tropical fruits keep performing in the background, elegant, with just a touch of funky flair.
Review by alex
But what a surprise, and what a treat 🤩🤩 This TDL is superb. For once, the menthol is very discreet in favor of the fruit, which explodes on the palate. A touch of "heavy" that I really like 😍😍 A must-taste 🤩🤩🤩
Review by TheJackDrop
Soirée TDL : 5 pour 1 ! Le TDL le plus rond, chocolaté du lot ? Au nez il y a du menthol et des fruits jaunes légers mais surtout un côté herbacé, de la noisette, un chocolaté presque noir. En bouche ça se confirme, avec pas mal d’épices en plus, un peu comme sur un FS. Egalement une grosse mangue. Finale longue sur le chocolat et les épices. Expérience assez déroutante, j’ai aimé le profil, le côté rond, la longueur; mais je n’ai pas forcément retrouvé le bouquet de fruits rouges que j’apprécie tant. Édit : a noter également l’intensité en bouche; très tendue, un poil d’alcool.
Review by Mc Pirate
Couleur étrange avec des reflets noirs… Nez extraordinaire de bois, vanille pour les plus simples et plus discret l’amande et les fruits secs. Bouche ample et très expressive au fruits rouges et surtout framboise. Une explosion de saveurs avec une finale gourmande sur l’amande
Review by Gunnar Böhme "Bauerngaumen" 🤓
Nase verhalten, aber erkennbar. Leicht nussig. Alkohol kaum spürbar. Gaumen minzig, süßlich. Elegant, kein brachialer Brecher. Abgang mittellang, wenig bitter, eher würzig. Schöner TDL in bewährter Swell-Qualität. Beschaffung war etwas tricky, aber auf die Community ist Verlass.
Review by Schnubbi
Wow, der ist wirklich toll! Schöne TDL Nase mit Karamell und hellen Früchten, keine Minze. Am Gaumen dann toll ausbalanciert und gelb-fruchtig, etwas Gummi, Karamell und leicht dreckig, kaum Minze. Also ich bin ja eigentlich Fan der eher krautigen TDL, aber nichtsdestotrotz gefällt mir auch dieser TDL wirklich sehr gut. Keine Flasche, die man unbedingt kaufen muss, aber sehr gut mitnehmen kann.
Review by crazyforgoodbooze
Schöner 2003er TDL mit etwas weniger Minze als üblich für den Jahrgang. Dafür mehr Kamille, leichte zitrusnoten, gelbes Steinobst, Milchschokolade und Sahne-Karamell, etwas Minze aber diese ist hier wirklich stark im Hintergrund. Erinnert mich im positiven an einen Cognac Old Fashioned den ich in Cognac, Frankreich mit Kamillensirup und overproof Cognac hatte, dazu gab's eine zitronenzeste und ein Stück Schokolade mit Salzkaramell als Garnish. Tolle Nummer, wenn auch sehr untypisch für einen 2003er TDL!🇹🇹
Review by Leo Krüper
Trade fair evaluation Usual strong TDL bottling from SdS. No minty notes like some other TDLs. Recommended purchase if it were a touch cheaper.
Review by DomM
On the nose this one is not overly complex. Dominated by cacao / chocolate and some wood - I don’t get mint here. Much nicer on the palate. Very creamy with milk chocolate, wood, some fruits and a hint of mint. Very nice. Finish is a bit short dominated by wood/tanins.
Review by zabo
Nun endlich mal probiert. Hab ich wohl beim Samplen vergessen gleich zu bewerten. Ordentlicher durchschnittlicher T.D.L nichts wo ich jetzt mehr davon brauchen würde. Der Preis der wieder mal aufgerufen wurde von Swell und Salon du Rhum, sehr grenzwertig
Review by Kevin Sorensen 🇩🇰
#4909 25.10.2024 relaxing at home with this nice rum 😊 Nose Light wood, faint roasted, light mint, faint smoke, faint rubber, light citrus, faint herbal, faint caramel. Palate Round, fresh, fruits, light citrus, faint smoke, light wood, light herbal. Light mint, light earthy, faint dried fruit. Finish Medium to long, fresh, light wood, light mint, light caramel, citrus, light tobacco. The empty glass is also pretty nice and a touch of chocolate appears as well as very faint tar.
Review by Johannes
Ein eher etwas durchschnittlicher TDL 2003. eher einer der Schwächeren.
Review by Serge
Quick on-the-go tasting at the sample swap at Zabo. Somewhat alcoholic and rough on the nose with mint, yellow fruit, caramel, wood and spice. Chamomile possibly. Mint again on the palate, with some yellow fruit, wood, caramel and spice. Doesn't blow me away as a TDL per se, but also as a 2003 representative.
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54 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.
Also on the wishlist of 16 members.
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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