CDI T.D.L Trinidad (Colheitas / Auld Alliance) 2003
One for TDL regulars who chase that Trinidad mint-menthol signature. This 2003 leans dry and bright — cool mint, kumquat, a little peach and mango, soft oak and vanilla behind. The peppery finish stays fresh, almost like chewing dried mint. Most agree the 19 years sanded down the usual 2003 punch, so it drinks lighter and calmer than its siblings.
The community says- Cool mint-menthol
- Well-integrated 59%
- But: Less expressive
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How does CDI T.D.L Trinidad (Colheitas / Auld Alliance) 2003 taste?
Aggregated from 15 community reviews.
Dry, minty aged Trinidad, calmer than its siblings A well-liked but not standout TDL: the mint's there and the alcohol's well integrated, yet several tasters find it tamer and less expressive than other 2003 bottlings.
TDL fans who love mint and menthol
anyone wanting sweet, rich or complex rum
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RumX’s 0–10 scale is strict: 8.0 sits in the “Very good” band. 93% of tasters rate it Good or better; only 0% rate it below average. See the full rating guide →
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What does the community say?
53% rate it 8 or higher. 14 selected write-ups from 15 community ratings. You can view the complete list in our app.
Review by DomM
Most helpful positive review
Intense mint and menthol notes lingering on the nose. Notes from the cask - vanilla and wood - also present creating a balanced profile. Balance is also what you find in the palate. Despite its age, this release shows a lighter profile versus other 2003 bottlings. Akin to the Single Cask Nation Angostura release. All classic notes are there yet in a less heavy overall composition. Refreshing.
Review by SaibotZtar
Most helpful mixed review
Nice TDL that can't really stand out... Typical notes of mint, chocolate and caramel. Delicious but not very recognizable. Still grateful to be able to try it.
Review by TheRhumhoe
Un TDL étrangement discret comparé à son prédécesseur du même embouteilleur, ou même à d’autres embouteillages du même Millésime. Le nez apporte des notes de menthol et d’herbes aromatiques, puis plonge parmi les épices (vanille, réglisse, poivre, anis) et le chêne avant de s’éteindre sur quelques notes de fruits éparses entre la pêche, la mangue et les fruits secs. Si on retrouve un peu de cuir et des notes rôties, ce TDL est un peu plus terne en termes d’arômes et de puissance. En bouche, c’est un rhum typique de son terroir qui vient heurter le palais de ses puissantes notes mentholées et herbacées, suivies d’un fruité un peu plus présent sur la pêche, la mangue et l’acidité des agrumes. Le boisé et les épices (sel notamment) sont toujours là, marquant le palais de leur présence et nuançant le profil global. On retrouve un rhum assez rond, sec et marqué par une pointe de saleté. L’alcool est bien intégré. La finale est plutôt concentrée sur une certaine astringence marquée par le côté minéral et métallique, voir légèrement iodé du profil. Le menthol est toujours frais, mais soutenu par un peu d’amertume provenant du cuir et des épices. Dans l’ensemble, l’exubérance habituelle des TDL de 2003 semble ici domptée par le vieillissement, qui apporte certes un charme différent mais atténue le potentiel de l’embouteillage, qui reste d’un haut niveau malgré tout.
Review by RumTaTa
Nase wie zu erwarten von einem T.D.L Die Intensität liegt im mittleren Bereich. Am Gaumen dann kräftiger mit Harz und viel Minze und Kumquat, leicht medizinisch. Im Nachklang setzt sich das salzig bittere (medizinisch und Kumquat) fort, ergänzt mit Fassnoten. Guter T.D.L , mit einen Tick zu bitter.
Review by Thunderbird
This bottling doesn't quite convince me. All the markers of the 2003 vintage are present (mint/menthol/caramel), but they are very subdued. In addition, the alcohol is not particularly well integrated. This is not a bad rum, but compared to the other 2003 vintages, it falls a little short.
Review by zabo
Another T.D.L from 2003, this one is again more in the minty direction. But all in all a not really convincing bottling that leaves a lasting impression. Thanks to Alex_Kunath for sharing.
Review by lukasdrinkinghabits
Der TSG2 von CDI für Auld Alliance ist heller als meine anderen 2003er TDLs. Nase ist überraschend dünn, die typischen Marker sind nur schwach ausgeprägt. Leichter Pfirsich, etwas Vanille, Minze auch. Ziemlich gelb, ohne dunkle Würze oder Rauchigkeit. Ich mag die helle, gelbe Frucht, aber das ist etwas wenig. Wie schon die Farbe ankündigt und die Nase fortsetzt ist der Rum im Mund sehr hell. Leider ist er auch sehr scharfkantige und sauer. Das macht die Nuance leider unsichtbar Erinnert mich eher an die 2002er als an die anderen 2003er. Der Abgang ist das Highlight mit dem typischen Pfirsich-Minz-Eistee. Das ist leider der schlechteste heavy 2003er TDL (der super spanische OR&S läuft außer Konkurrenz) den ich bisher hatte.
Review by Piotr Ignasiak
Not as expressive as others
Review by Jakob
Trocken ausgelegter TDL mit sehr expressiver, aber dennoch fein-granularer Minz- und Mentholnote. Flankierend kommen Fass-, Frucht- sowie dezente Würznoten mit dazu. Abseits der für mich sehr schmackhaften intensiven Minz-Mentholaromatik kein Komplexitätsmonster, aber dennoch ein ansprechendes Release.
Review by JFehr
Schöne Minznote, angenehme Tanninstruktur. Solide aber etwas unspektakulär
Review by Mentalo
Der 2003er T.D.L von Compagnie des Indes tut sich schwer im Vergleich zu den anderen Abfüllungen des Jahrgangs. Minze, Menthol, leichte Fruchtnoten, etwas Holz. Die Geschmacksnoten sind da, aber nicht sonderlich ausgeprägt.
Review by Johnny Rumcask
One of the better representatives of TDL. But the result is a less exciting rum: wood, caramel, not much more. Alcohol well integrated. Age has obviously sanded down all the edges of a distillate that is not very expressive anyway. Easy boring sipping
Review by Palo - V Poháriku
Really minty on the finish. Almost like chewing on a dried mint. After aerination, the nose develops more towrds really nice "darker" notes - baking spices, wood, dried fruits.
Review by Johannes
Once again a very good, typical 2003 TDL that has that exciting minty note!
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Details about CDI T.D.L Trinidad (Colheitas / Auld Alliance) 2003
A rum from Trinidad, bottled by Compagnie des Indes, at 59,1%.
Community purchases
1 bottles logged by 1 collectors.
A collector's bottle.
0% opened, 0 emptied and repurchased.
1 purchased · 15 tasted · as of
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