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CoR T.D.L Up Spirits #3 2008
Menthol, dark berries and a whiff of rubber and tar — this 16-year TDL from Trinidad reads almost Caroni-like on the nose, then turns into a wave of red fruit, cassis and cola on the palate. At 63.9% the alcohol bites hard early, so give it air. Several tasters call the mint beautifully woven in rather than overpowering.
The community says- Menthol and red fruit
- Long cola finish
- Sharp alcohol attack
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How does CoR T.D.L Up Spirits #3 2008 taste?
Aggregated from 43 community reviews.
Minty, berry-heavy cask-strength Trinidad Loved by TDL and Caroni fans for its menthol, red fruit and cola profile. The catch is a sharp, alcohol-forward attack — a few drops of water or 30 minutes of air tames it.
TDL and Caroni fans who like menthol and dark fruit
Anyone put off by high-proof heat or sharp alcohol
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How is CoR T.D.L Up Spirits #3 2008 rated?
RumX’s 0–10 scale is strict: 8.5 sits in the “Very good” band. 97% 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?
9% rate it between 6 and 8. 10 selected write-ups from 43 community ratings. You can view the complete list in our app.
Review by Timo Groeger
Store visit Rhum Attitude Brussels May 2025. Taken along as a sample. Seems to be relatively new, the seller praised it properly and was right
Review by Eric Frechin
I had opened the bottle during a tasting of several bottles with friends, and we really liked it. But I wanted to give an opinion after a second tasting. The nose is a little overwhelmed by the alcohol, normal at the beginning of the bottle and over 63 degrees. There's red fruit, burnt sugar and a phenol-type chemical. On the palate, it bites, but by the 3rd sip it's beginning to be tamed. Fruity blackcurrant-cherry bitterness, mentholated freshness and coca cola. A touch of rubber. Endless finish! Fresh, black cherry, menthol. Conclusion: a rum tonic!
Review by Vincent D
Nez très mentholé et porté par les fruits rouges. Profil plutôt dans la lignée des TDL de la même année. En bouche, wow, c'est intense. L'alcool est vraiment mordant. Bien trop pour moi. Menthol et cassis dominent. Végétal. Sympa mais je re-testerai avec une goutte d'eau
Review by Julien Ries
Wow, what a slap! The nose is quite Caroni: oil, dirt, hydrocarbons, blackcurrant, old tires, rubber. We're also on TDL with a little eucalyptus. But we also smell black fruits: blackberries. The nose is aggressive in alcohol. This is a Spiritori TDL, which I find even dirtier. The palate becomes TDL and rivals last year's Spirit Gallery: menthol all over the place, red fruits, the dirty side disappears for this bomb of red fruits (blackcurrant, raspberry, blackberry). The whole is warm and well-integrated with alcohol. A real delight! Finishes with licorice and hints of coca cola. finish: long, mentholated, powerful, woody
Review by Michael Schou
31-07-2025 - Rate 9.0 A really great TDL. 16 years and was it 12 in the tropics. This shows in smell and taste. And great value for money. 105 € COR does it again. They also just released a TDL 8 years which is a great release as well. Nose is methanol, alcohol and burnt sugar. Taste wood, herbal, licorice and rubber. One for the shelf 07-08-2025 - Rate 9.0 Still an excellent rum
Review by Emiliano Distillatomico
I had the pleasure of serving on the committee to select this TDL from The colors of rum!!! Fruit and spice notes emerge on the nose, accompanied by a light touch of solvent and licorice that give it liveliness and character. The classic balsamic note, typical of the TDL profile, is not missing. The palate is structured and harmonious, with a good balance between sweetness and spice. Its 63% ABV is perfectly integrated, and the resinous and balsamic component, while present, remains well dosed and never intrusive. The finish is long and persistent, with pleasant returns of toasted wood, cocoa and tobacco, completing an intense and satisfying drink. One of the best TDLs drunk!!!
Review by alex
Superbe tdl, de beaux arômes , une grosse puissance, des fruits rouges, du menthol, des épices … un bon cocktail pour un très bon résultat 🤩 L’attaque un peu franche mais avec une aération de 30 mins c’est plus cool, et une très belle longueur 😍😍
Review by Stijn Zino
Supertasting with some good friends. Full of red fruits this one, love it. Great value for money!
Review by EspritRhum
On sent bien l'alcool au nez. L'attaque en bouche est sur l'alcool et après ce passage les fruits arrivent. Pour moi la première édition Up Spirits #1 et supérieur au #3.
Review by Filip Heimerle
Vůně prijemne technicko lepidlova dobrý matovy trinidad
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Details about CoR T.D.L Up Spirits #3 2008
A rum from Trinidad, bottled by The Colours of Rum, at 63,9%.
Community purchases
27 bottles logged by 19 collectors.
A drinker & collector.
25% opened, 2 emptied and repurchased.
What did the community pay for CoR T.D.L Up Spirits #3 2008?
Community paid 95–113 €.
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27 purchased · 44 tasted · 14 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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