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TCRL T.D.L Trinidad #37 2001
Sip this neat and slow — at 59.9% it's built for a tasting glass, not cola. The signature of these 2001 TDL casks is front and center: a big wall of mint and menthol, black tea, chalky minerals and a dry, tannic finish one taster likened to an anise Fisherman's Friend. Some love the freshness and green, vegetal edge; a few find it a touch too polished for a Trinidad rum.
The community says- Huge minty menthol
- Great alcohol integration
- But: Divisive mint bomb
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How does TCRL T.D.L Trinidad #37 2001 taste?
Aggregated from 41 community reviews.
Big menthol, dry mineral aged Trinidad Loved by mint fans — huge menthol nose, black tea and a dry mineral palate. Well-integrated at high proof, but a couple felt it plays it a bit safe for a TDL.
Fans of minty, menthol-heavy aged TDL rums
Anyone who dislikes mint or wants sweet, easy rum
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12% rate it between 6 and 8. 8 selected write-ups from 41 community ratings. You can view the complete list in our app.
Review by lukasdrinkinghabits
I had high hopes for this rum and they were not disappointed. It's the full mint-menthol charge, with a nice helping of Indian chai with candied ginger, plus bitter citrus and some green peppers. Classy!In the mouth, similar profile of mint, tea and a salty-vegetable note - not the highest complexity, but nice balance of dirt and easy-sipping. 17 years of tropical aging and wood and alcohol super integrated.Finish like an anise Fisherman's Friend 🤪🤤🤩Found it so good, had to empty the whole sample right away.Tasted again together with the RA 2001: The RA is dominated by dirt and gasoline, the TCRL by citrus, green peppers and caramel, which stands out clearly just in contrast. I like the profile of the TCRL more.Thanks, Frederic!Edit:In crosstasting, I tried the RA, TCRL, Nobilis, Plantation Antipodes and the new Rasta Morris. The rums are incredibly similar - esp the Nobilis and RM are barely distinguishable. The RA stands out because of the dilution, the Plantation is clearly marked by the cognac barrel - it moves it closer to the 2003s - and the TCRL is the freshest, with an unusual herbal note. It was somewhat reminiscent of the 2002s including the falernum note.The TRCL stands out. It is much brighter than the other 2001s and brings that awesome herbal note. In the mouth it opens up with an acidity that is fresher than beilden others. The alcohol integration is top notch. Tonight it is the best of the 5.Points 2There will be individual or paired sessions again because I always find such large crosstastings difficult and the specific notes are eaten by the similarities .
Review by Oliver
Wow, full blast of mint on the nose. On the palate, the typical mint note of the 2001 T.D.L bottlings continues. The mouthfeel is creamy and intense. Like a "mojito for adults." 😜Who stands on mint comes here fully at his expense. Very good T.D.L!
Review by Andi
On the nose first very clear TDL notes from the vintages 2001-2003, nice fresh mint, menthol, tea, slightly spicy and some wood. On the palate immediately minty, menthol, black tea and a mineral note, it remains dry. There is a hint of sweetness, possibly caramel. But before you taste that, there is a hint of liquorice. For me, this bottling is a great success.
Review by Leo Krüper
Solider 2001er TDL, der nicht in die Minzrichtung abdriftet. Auch keine Fehlnoten im Abgang wie einige der anderen Fässer dieses Vintage. Rundum gelungener Rum, allerdings wenig Ecken und Kanten für einen TDL. Sehr gefällig, was sicher auch seine Freunde hat. Für mich jedoch zu gewöhnlich.
Review by Jonathan Massard
Very expressive, concentrated nose. Very ripe exotic fruits (mango, papaya and also peach) and motor oil that flirts with essential massage oils. A touch of homemade caramel custard. A beautiful woody bousiné. A heavy TDL that comes close to a Caroni HTR 98. A camphorated mouthfeel, as we like with this vintage. Lots of lychees. Fresh. Exotic fruit dominates (mango, star fruit). Medium-length astringent finish compared with other 2001s (RM, RA). Damp herbs when the glass is empty. Verdict: I prefer this TCRL to the antipodean plantation LMDW 2001, but a notch below the magnificent Rasta Morris. Current ranking of 2001 TDLs tasted to date: RM > caksus > RA batch 1 = TCRL > plantation
Review by Filip Šikula
Tohle se klukům z transcontinental rum fakt povedlo. Krásný mentolovo technický nos, komplexní chuťový zážitek který tento kousek vystřeluje na vrchol produkce transcontinental rum line. Fakt dobrota.
Review by Johannes
Wow, another rich minty note!
Review by Arnaud Faverjon
Super TDL, peppermint on the nose, blackcurrant, a bit of tar, warm woody notes but crushed just right, nice balance, very good!
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Details about TCRL T.D.L Trinidad #37 2001
A rum from Trinidad, bottled by Transcontinental Rum Line, at 59,9%.
Community purchases
27 bottles logged by 17 collectors.
A drinker & collector.
18% opened, 2 emptied and repurchased.
What did the community pay for TCRL T.D.L Trinidad #37 2001?
Community paid 170–215 €.
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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 8,349 times with an average of 8.3/10.
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