Ten Cane RA Trinidad Rum 2008
For experienced palates: a dry, cask-strength Ten Cane with intense sour-cherry, marzipan and dark chocolate over roasted wood, spice and menthol. RumX members praise its complexity and distinct Mon Chéri‑like profile.
- Distinct cherry note
- Complex & characterful
- Good value Trinidad
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Cherry–marzipan Ten Cane powerhouse For experienced palates: a dry, cask-strength Ten Cane with intense sour-cherry, marzipan and dark chocolate over roasted wood, spice and menthol. RumX members praise its complexity and distinct Mon Chéri‑like profile.
Fans of dry, complex cask-strength Trinidad rums who enjoy sour cherry, marzipan and dark chocolate notes with plenty of oak and spice.
Those sensitive to high ABV or bitter, woody finishes, or anyone looking for an easygoing, soft and very fruity sipper.
How is Ten Cane RA Trinidad Rum 2008 rated?
RumX's 0–10 scale is strict — 8.3 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 Gunnar Böhme "Bauerngaumen" 🤓
Compared to the one year younger Ten Cane from Romdeluxe (RX12167), I can hardly notice a difference in taste. Perhaps the cherries of Romdeluxe are a bit riper and darker, the Mon Cheri a bit stronger in ABV. But that's about it. Both very drinkable rums. Given the price in relation to the different fill quantities, I would probably reach for a second bottle rather to the RA.
Review by Marcel.
Nose: marzipan, cherry,sweet, sugar, wood, alcoholic, earthy Taste: sugar, wood, cherry, marzipan, spices Finish medium, bitter, woody, minty. Very yummy rum. Love the sweet earthy cherry aromas with this. Alcohol is a bit punchy, but by no means a deal breaker.
Review by Martin Augustin
A successful representative from Trinidad at a good PLV.Has great notes of (sour) cherry and marzipan.Complex and quaffable at the same time.I like.
Review by Werni
My first Ten Cane, definitely not my last! Gigantic nose, fine interplay of sour cherries,spices,wood and a little menthol. The alcohol tickles one's nose. In the mouth then a lot of spice,leather,wood,slightly smoky,the sour cherry also comes through easily and menthol,quite sharp,alcoholic,but still noble.It says goodbye with cherries,calvados and wood.Trinidad times very different. Top!
Review by Mirko Frosini 🇮🇪
Very interesting and complex. Medium-long finish, but not very punchy. I have to be honest, I cannot distinguish this marked black cherry aroma, in fact I found it well balanced. On the finish lychee/cherry. I sensed fleeting notes of marzipan / pastry. If I drink without thinking too much about the bouquet then I perceive its complexity and taste it really well. A very interesting rum that needs attention.
Review by TheRhumhoe
A beautiful bottling of Trinidad, a change from the two recurring names. The nose is very fruity, with dried fruit (grapes, prunes) and red fruit (cherries), with a hint of menthol. Spices take center stage with dark chocolate, coffee, woody and smoky notes. Light sweet notes of caramel and marzipan round out the nose. A very pleasant Ten Cane. Flavors develop voluptuously, notably on red and dried fruits (cherry, redcurrant, prune, grape) that add perfume on the palate. As the palate expands, spices (vanilla, chili, pepper, ginger) and roasted notes (cocoa, leather, coffee, dark chocolate and walnuts) become more intense. Caramel, marzipan and menthol continue to grace the palate, which is round, mellow and balanced. The alcohol is very well integrated. The finish is long, just as gourmand and opulent, notably on spicy, roasted and toasted notes (hazelnut, coffee, dark chocolate, tobacco, leather). Wood and herbaceous notes provide a bit of bitterness in the background, whose dryness is accentuated by fruit (prune and cherry). A very pleasant rum at a very reasonable price for its quality.
Review by Alexander Rasch
An exciting rum that offers much to discover. Beautiful fruit notes. On the palate rather spicy. In fact, it can not quite capture the spiciness, but that does not bother me. 100% I do not get warm with the Ten Cane bottlings yet. If we take Caroni out of the equation, TDL remains my favorite distillery in Trinidad.
Review by Nika
I am excited pretty much. I like the sour cherry background and there is still some mintyness.
Review by RumTaTa
Comparison with RX12167 (RDL CS Ten Cane 2008)I like the 2008 Ten Canes because of the great sour cherry notes. But I've never had one that came up with well-integrated alcohol. So it is here, already stings a bit on the nose - barely less than the RDL with just under 8% more ABV. Compared to the RDL, the nose is more versatile, less closed and brings more marzipan and sour cherry.In the mouth both very similar, the RA a touch more differentiated and both unfortunately with very present alcohol.In the aftertaste of spice, dark chocolate and wood dominates but the sour cherry also remains for a while. The RDL is more intense but fades faster.Who would like to try a 2008 Ten Cane at a fair price is right here. All others will find little new.
Review by Tim
Solider Rum mit ausgewogenem und runden Profil, das aus Karamell, Früchten, Gewürzen und Schokolade besteht. Im Hintergrund eine rauchiger und röstige Note. Das erinnert mich sehr an Rums mit Portweinfinish. Nichts außergewöhnliches, aber viele Kritikpunkte oder Ecken gibt es nicht.
Review by Christian Rudt
The first thing that struck me right at the first tasting at the Aquavitae fair remains formative even now. This insane cherry lollipop flavor (which there used to be times at the pediatrician😁). I can't get rid of that here either, I don't think it's bad at all. Not quite as intense as a the duchess rather an easy sipper but with neat complexity.
Review by Mentalo
Die Ten Cane Abfüllung von Rum Artesanal ist auf jeden Fall was Freunde der (Sauer-) Kirsche. Dazu ein bisschen Holz, dunkle Schokolade und etwas Menthol. Da ist schon durchaus gut, aber der Alkohol ist nicht so gut eingebunden. Braucht Zeit im Glas.
Review by Kevin Sorensen 🇩🇰
#5260 18.04.2025 Enjoying some samples at home while listening to some nice Trance Tracks. Nose Medium intense, wood, light roasted, light chocolate, spice, light marzipan, dried fruit, fruits, light mint. Palate Light wood, medium intense, faint smoke, light marzipan, light mint, faint solvents, fruits, light chocolate, medium dry. Finish Long, medium spicy, light wood, cherry, light marzipan, light citrus, light bitter, light chocolate. Empty glass Vanilla, chocolate, fruits, dried fruit.
Review by Jakob
Beautiful aromatic complexity. Strong spicy notes, wood, cherry notes, marzipan - on the one hand with many typical rum flavors, but in addition variation thanks to the beautiful fruitiness and savory sweetness.
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61 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 25 members.
About the Ten Cane distillery
The Ten Cane distillery is located in Trinidad. Rums from Ten Cane have been reviewed 978 times with an average of 8.3/10.
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