a9b9c4a0-84b3-1eec-a254-7fbc68d82bd0Trinidad T.D.L Vagabond Spirits
Vagabond Spirits T.D.L 2008 50cl bottle
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Aged rum · 14 years 4mo · 61%

Vagabond Spirits T.D.L 2008

One taster summed it up: "WTF?! candied bacon in a Trinidad rum." That smoky, umami streak is the twist here, sitting on top of the classic TDL peach-mint-iced-tea, blackcurrant and menthol. Several found the bacon jarring at first, then loved it after an hour open. Underneath is a dense, fruity, herbal 14-year TDL that many rate among the best 2008s.

The community says
  • Complex and layered
  • Blackcurrant and menthol
  • Polarizing smoky note
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How does Vagabond Spirits T.D.L 2008 taste?

Aggregated from 45 community reviews.

Smoky, minty TDL with a bacon twist Most love it: complex, fruity, minty TDL with an unusual smoky-bacon layer. The catch is that heavy smoke — one member needed a second try before it clicked. The 61% sits well.

Perfect for

TDL fans who want a smoky, complex heavy Trinidad

Less suitable for

Anyone put off by smoke or high-proof intensity

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How is Vagabond Spirits T.D.L 2008 rated?

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What does the community say?

2% rate it between 6 and 8. 19 selected write-ups from 45 community ratings. You can view the complete list in our app.

Review by TheJackDrop

TheJackDrop
Mar 2024898 reviewsFrance
9.3/10

Wow, what a slap in the face! The nose is quite linear but very fruity and almost smoky. On the palate, it's an uppercut! Stunned by the fruit, the tea, the menthol, for me lots of mango and peach, A beautiful finish that never ends, hats off to you!

Review by Jean Louisss

Jean Louisss
May 2024102 reviewsFrance
9.3/10

Impressionnant. Un TDL d'une complexité impressionnante, il y a de tout, c'est un régal ! Une salade de fruit, avec des notes sombres et de la gourmandise par dessus... Bref, une masterclass.

Review by Renato

Renato
Renato
May 2024145 reviews
9.3/10

A very empyreumatic rum right from the nose, which is rather rare. Vegetal notes on the palate. Lots of power and richness. Good length. Excellent.

Review by Dr.Django

Dr.Django
May 2024342 reviewsGermany
9.0/10

Das tolle Design von Vagabond ist kein Blender. Dieser Rum ist sehr geil! Menthol, Früchte aller Art, Holz, gebrannter Zucker, Gewürze... sehr komplex und bekanntlich kommt das Beste zum Schluß: Ein herausragender Abgang! Wow, der hat Power und ist komplex.

Review by Alexander Rasch

Alexander Rasch
Mar 2024295 reviewsGermany
9.0/10

Great TDL with lots of fruit and smoke on the nose. Nice cherry with bacon. Very tasty. Absolutely brilliant on the palate and a little wow moment. Thick smoked bacon with mint is something new. Beautifully complex and delicious. More herbs and menthol at the end. Fantastic.

Review by Djehey

Djehey
Apr 2024405 reviewsFrance
9.0/10

New bottler in the region. I like its slogan "bottler of creativity". Here, the rum has undergone additional maturation in a barrel made with steam (not fire). What's striking is the exotic fruitiness (pineapple, mango). The woodiness is most noticeable on the finish (tannins), but brings vanilla and structure. Some of TDL's own empyreumatic notes are more in the background, with a certain elegance. The whole is very pleasant, with very well-integrated alcohol. One of my favorite tel. The price is right for what you get.

Review by Arnaud Faverjon

Arnaud Faverjon
Mar 2024240 reviewsFrance
8.9/10

A real little bomb, a complex and original profile for a TDL, heavy and greedy, excellent!

Review by Jakob

Jakob
Mar 20241,429 reviewsSwitzerland
8.8/10

Great overall package of menthol, wood and fruit with great complexity. The sweetness expands on the finish, revealing both caramel and vanilla sugar notes, but also very delicate fruit sweetness, which suits the overall profile very well. Excellent TDL, I like the release very much.

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Details about Vagabond Spirits T.D.L 2008

A rum from Trinidad, bottled by Vagabond Spirits, at 61%.

CountryTrinidad
DistilleryT.D.L
ABV61%
Volume50cl
Age14 years 4mo
Vintage2008
Bottled2024
Limited edition240 bottles

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Community purchases

56 bottles logged by 37 collectors.

A drinker & collector.

23% opened, 6 emptied and repurchased.

43 sealed 7 open 6 emptied

What did the community pay for Vagabond Spirits T.D.L 2008?

Community paid 114–130 €.

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56 purchased · 49 tasted · 28 wishlist · as of

About the T.D.L distillery

The T.D.L distillery is located in Trinidad. Rums from T.D.L have been reviewed 8,223 times with an average of 8.3/10.

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