The Bottle Shop T.D.L RUM Trinidad 2009
Mint and juicy tropical fruit hit first — peach, mango, a little vanilla and caramel underneath, with a faint whiff of oil or petrol that a few tasters even likened to a lighter Caroni. Bottled at cask strength but the alcohol sits well integrated. Sweeter on the palate than you'd expect from Trinidad, long minty-fruity finish. People who've had other 2009 TDLs rate this one high.
The community says- Juicy tropical fruit
- Mint without dominating
- Slight cask bitterness
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How does The Bottle Shop T.D.L RUM Trinidad 2009 taste?
Aggregated from 21 community reviews.
Fruity, minty Trinidad with a smooth, sweet edge A well-liked 16-year Trinidad: fruit-forward with signature mint, sweeter than most and remarkably smooth for 63%. One taster preferred the sister cask, but nearly everyone rates the value highly.
Fans of aged Trinidad rum who like fruit, mint and a touch of sweetness
Anyone wanting a bone-dry, low-strength easy sipper
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How is The Bottle Shop T.D.L RUM Trinidad 2009 rated?
RumX’s 0–10 scale is strict: 8.6 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?
5% rate it between 6 and 8. 6 selected write-ups from 21 community ratings. You can view the complete list in our app.
Review by Gunnar Böhme "Bauerngaumen" 🤓
Messebewertung 4. GAF Stuttgart 09.05.2026 What, nur ein 81%-Match!? 😳 Nö, der Rum ist wie für mich gemacht! 😍 Perfekte Alkoholintegration, trotzdem ordentlich Bums, Minzsüße galore, nach hinten raus lange gleichmäßig verharrend - so muss ein TDL beschaffen sein, der mir gefällt! Dem Bottle Shop Heilbronn ein großes Lob für die gelungene und sehr fair bepreiste Abfüllung!
Review by Schnubbii
Today, the new 2009 T.D.L from Stefan has to prove itself against its predecessor RX18328, which still remains my personal reference for a 2009 T.D.L. On the nose, you find the typical markers like fruit and a bit of mint. On the palate, the new one from the sister cask is nicely full and present, with the alcohol quite well integrated. However, the additional cask influence is noticeable and brings a slight bitterness. The cask influence here isn’t really too much, but I liked the balance even better in the predecessor. The fruits were a bit oilier and juicier, and the overall result was a bit more harmonious. Nonetheless, this is also a great 2009 T.D.L. Another great selection from Stefan, even if for me it unfortunately doesn’t quite reach the predecessor.
Review by crazyforgoodbooze
Beautifully extremely smooth TDL 2009 that has clearly gained from the additional 2 years. Very pleasant sweetness and creaminess, light mint, lots of fruit, and overall really very harmonious. Great bottling at a very fair price!
Review by Jacques etdom
So, very nice nose, peach, mango, mint, and some hydrocarbon hints. Palate: intense, heavy and fresh at the same time, thanks to the mint. The mango is juicy and ripe, still that sensation of a bit of petrol. Back to the nose: a little smoke appears, coming and going. This smoke will take even more space as the tasting goes on. A little sharpness, almost new, comes from the back of the throat, with a fruity woody finish. It doesn’t revolutionize the 2009 TDL, but it’s very well done and clearly among the top of the vintage. Bottle shop = never disappointed. For me, it remains the king of juice selection for quality-price ratio!
Review by TheJackDrop
Excellent, fruité et intense, sombre.
Review by Anonymous
Erinnert etwas an einen Caroni, dreckig teeriger Duft. Gefühlt etwas mehr süße.
Details about The Bottle Shop T.D.L RUM Trinidad 2009
A Column Still Rum from Trinidad, bottled by The Bottle Shop, at 63,2%.
Community purchases
16 bottles logged by 14 collectors.
A collector's bottle.
0% opened, 0 emptied and repurchased.
What does The Bottle Shop T.D.L RUM Trinidad 2009 cost?
Community paid 105–114 €.
Current best price: 110.00 € – within the typical community range.
What members actually paid for their bottles. A typical range, not the current shop price. Full price & collection history in RX+ →
+12 purchases in the last 3 months.
Added to collections, last 12 months — dark bars are the last 3.
16 purchased · 21 tasted · 26 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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