Valinch & Mallet T.D.L Traditional Rum 2002
One member calls it "dirty" in the best way — dark and a touch leathery under a big wave of mint and menthol. That's the signature here: mint, dried plum, wood, with soft yellow fruit and cherry filling in. Several tasters find it a bit thin for 21 years and light on complexity, but the 54.1% keeps it lively and easy to enjoy.
The community says- Loads of mint/menthol
- Dark, leathery edge
- Feels a bit thin
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How does Valinch & Mallet T.D.L Traditional Rum 2002 taste?
Aggregated from 22 community reviews.
Minty, leathery TDL with dried-fruit sweetness Classic mint-and-menthol TDL that people genuinely enjoy neat. A few feel it's thinner than its 21 years suggest and doesn't quite pull ahead of its many siblings.
Fans of minty, menthol-driven Trinidad TDL rums
Anyone wanting a heavy, deeply complex 21-year-old
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What does the community say?
5% rate it between 6 and 8. 8 selected write-ups from 22 community ratings. You can view the complete list in our app.
Review by Kevin Sorensen 🇩🇰
#5105 08.02.2025 relaxing with a few samples at home. Nose Light wood, mint, light floral, fruits, light, cherry, light caramel, dried fruit. Palate Medium dry, wood, light tannins, fruits, dried fruit, light caramel, faint leather, mint. Finish Medium to long, wood, light tannins, light roasted, light citrus, mint.
Review by Gunnar Böhme "Bauerngaumen" 🤓
A fine drop. Everything that makes a good TDL. Not too much, not too little. Goes on the wish list.
Review by Skyfly
Great TDL with the typical flavor profile of mint, dried fruit (especially prune) and wood, but a bit "dirty" on the palate and finish with leather and roasted aromas. Alcohol perfectly integrated.
Review by Basti
Small TDL (blind) crosstasting, including three representatives from 2002. 1st Rx24532 - Swell for Taiwan 55.9% 2. Rx24534 - TWJ 56.1% 3. Rx23409 - V&M 54,1% For me, the Swell has the most mint on the nose and almost goes in the direction of 2003 TDLs (April Batch). The TWJ is fruitier, has more spices and a subtle mintiness. The V&M is very similar to the TWJ on the nose. I can't go into too much detail here, as the three are already very similar and even more so on the palate than on the nose. Everything you'd expect is there, but for me the 2002 TDLs just don't deliver. To me they feel like 2003 TDLs (the minty ones from the April batch), but with the handbrake on. They're all delicious, but they lack that certain something. Especially in view of the prices. Both the CDI TDL 2003 (Rx1629) and the "TDL light" (New Grove - Fine Spirits) were more convincing in a direct comparison (blind - mind you).
Review by Chrischi78
Thanks to Lukas for the great split. Nice TDL, but doesn't stand out from its brothers. Lots of mint, wood, dried fruit. But it can't hold its own against the Planteray, if only because of the PLV
Review by Rum Watcher
In direct comparison with the almost equally old current Wu Dram Clan, which also has quite a few years of tropical history. The V&M is "dirtier" and darker, both of course have the same DNA. Lots of menthol, mint and therefore exactly the triggers that are welcome. I like both very much and am looking forward to the Whisky Jury, which should also be appearing soon. Great stuff. Seriously considering including both in the upcoming tasting to work out the divergent profiles. Cheers
Review by Righrum
A nice TDL, even if it's closer to old Clarendon than to Trinidad, due to some buthirric notes you can find drinking. A lot of freshness and fruits are the main traits along with some wood. Cherries and some yellow fruits are Easy to find.
Review by Johannes
Finde ich sehr gut! Die Minze nicht zu vordergründig, leichte gelbe Früchte, vielleicht etwas dünn wirkend, es fehlt etwas an Komplexität.
Details about Valinch & Mallet T.D.L Traditional Rum 2002
A rum from Trinidad, bottled by Valinch & Mallet, at 54,1%.
Community purchases
5 bottles logged by 5 collectors.
A collector's bottle.
0% opened, 0 emptied and repurchased.
5 purchased · 22 tasted · 4 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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