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Vagabond Spirits T.D.L Utopia: CALVADOS - TDL - BELIZE
Here's the twist: this is a rum-Calvados blend, and the Calvados wins. Ripe baked apple and orchard fruit lead, with fresh mint from the Trinidad TDL, a touch of caramel, and just enough wood and rubber to keep it interesting. Most tasters agree the Belize component nearly disappears. At 53% the alcohol sits surprisingly well. More a curiosity than a straight rum.
The community says- Ripe baked apple
- Fresh mint note
- Calvados dominates
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How does Vagabond Spirits T.D.L Utopia: CALVADOS - TDL - BELIZE taste?
Aggregated from 25 community reviews.
Apple-forward Calvados-rum blend, mint edge Members enjoy it as a bold apple-and-mint crossover, but many note the Calvados dominates and the Belize gets lost — some even question whether it belongs in the rum category.
Curious drinkers who like Calvados and unusual spirit blends
Purists who want a traditional, all-rum pour
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How is Vagabond Spirits T.D.L Utopia: CALVADOS - TDL - BELIZE rated?
RumX’s 0–10 scale is strict: 8.3 sits 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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What does the community say?
32% rate it between 6 and 8. 11 selected write-ups from 25 community ratings. You can view the complete list in our app.
Review by Jacques etdom
Calvados dominates. The tdl brings a darker edge and depth. The calvados is very ripe. The rum is only there to magnify it. Bravo for the idea and the result, I love it.
Review by Djehey
Now that's original. In my opinion, the blend is very successful, as the different origins blend into a coherent whole. And that alone is worth the price! The profile itself is very fruity (dominated by apple, but also other fruits) and fresh (notably herbs). A fine risk-taking for a fine success. I recommend it!
Review by Martin Ekrt
For me, this should not be in rums when it contains 60% calvados. However, the TDL is immediately apparent in the aroma, even if it is only a third. I had calvados a long time ago, but I recognize it. Together with the minty TDL, it is a hilarious blend. The Belize is only in number.
Review by Master P
At the beginning, roasted minty apple and dried fruits come to the fore. On the palate there is a lot of freshness, wood and caramel. The finish is longer than expected and the apple note is great. Slightly alcoholic, but ok. Although I think it contains 60% Calvados, it really tastes of rum and is delicious.
Review by TheJackDrop
Dégusté au salon Multi Verres Spirits à Lyon en février 2025 : ah c’est vraiment bien fait ! Un pur plaisir très axé sur les fruits du TDL et le Calvados. Le Belize est un peu en retrait mais ajoute une belle rondeur.
Review by Jakob
Chapeau, ein mutiger Blend, auch wenn wr rückblickend fast schon logisch erscheint. Die schwere Apfelaromatik des Calvados harmoniert sehr gut mit den schweren Süssenoten des Belize und der frischen Minze des TDLs. Es bleibt ein sehr rundes, süsses Crossover verschiedener Spirituosenwelten, das durchaus aufzeigt, welches Potenzial hier schlummert.
Review by Fred Tillac
👃 Le calvados saute au nez avec une certaine douceur agrémentée de boisé, de caramel, d'épices et un peu de caoutchouc. Il vaut donc mieux apprécier les pommes 🍏 👄 On retrouve ces saveurs au palais avec de la vanille, du chocolat, un alcool huileux un peu vif mais bien intégré. La finale est normale.
Review by Gunnar Böhme "Bauerngaumen" 🤓
Interessant, aber mir insgesamt zu sauer. Wenn ich ein frisches, apfelartiges Aroma will, dann greife ich lieber zu einem Sancti Spíritus 1998, der besteht dann auch zu 100% aus Rum. Alkohol allerdings vor allem an der Nase sensationell gut eingebunden, daher trotzdem noch eine 8 vor dem Komma.
Review by Chrischi78
Tasted it blind and was able to identify the T.D.L and the Calvados with certainty. The Belize disappears behind the other aromas. However, it didn't grab me. But certainly well crafted.
Review by Martin Švojgr
A little diluted in taste, but drinkable. Calvados is very noticeable both in aroma and taste, the finish is technical.
Review by Dr.Django
Dieser Calvados-Rum- Blend ist super gelungen. Ich weiß einen guten Calvados zu schätzen und dieser hier schmeckt mir sehr gut! Schmeckt eher wie ein Calvafos mit Rumfinish. Lecker ist er, schwer zu bewerten ist er. Danke für das Sample @Lukashabbitdrinks
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Details about Vagabond Spirits T.D.L Utopia: CALVADOS - TDL - BELIZE
A spirit drink on a rum base from Trinidad, bottled by Vagabond Spirits, at 53%.
Community purchases
5 bottles logged by 4 collectors.
A collector's bottle.
0% opened, 0 emptied and repurchased.
5 purchased · 25 tasted · 5 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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