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CDI Ten Cane Trinidad (Ping 15) 2009
One taster called it a big surprise — probably the best Trinidad rum outside Caroni they'd tried. That's the vibe here: raspberry and dried fruit up front, then a wall of cinnamon, baking spice, sandalwood and toasted oak. Maple syrup adds a half-sweet edge before it dries out into tannins and a gentle bitterness on the finish. Give it 15 minutes and a drop of water to unfold.
The community says- Raspberry and dried fruit
- Lots of spice and oak
- Dry, bitter finish
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How does CDI Ten Cane Trinidad (Ping 15) 2009 taste?
Aggregated from 26 community reviews.
Spicy, oaky Trinidad rum with a dry finish A well-loved cask-strength Ten Cane: fruity, spicy and heavily oaked, with a dry, faintly bitter finish. Not an easy sipper — the bitterness divides a few tasters — but most call it unique.
Experienced sippers who like spicy, dry, oak-driven rums
Anyone wanting an easy, sweet sipper or put off by bitterness
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How is CDI Ten Cane Trinidad (Ping 15) 2009 rated?
RumX’s 0–10 scale is strict: 8.7 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?
0% rate it between 6 and 8. 8 selected write-ups from 26 community ratings. You can view the complete list in our app.
Review by Kevin Sorensen 🇩🇰
This one has to be rested for at least 15 minutes to release its full potential. A masterpiece from the now closed Ten Cane Destillery. The wonderful nose is a perfect match to the palate and out of this world. I wonder why this destillery closed because they know how to make rum..... Darn..... I'd say the price is extremely low compared to the quality of this rum.
Review by Lukas Jäger
Große Überraschung! Abseits von Caroni und dem RA TDL vermutlich der beste Rum aus Trinidad, den ich bisher probiert habe! Enorm viel Gewürz und Holz liefern eine spannende Bitternote, zu der sich getrocknete Früchte gesellen. Im Abgang bleibt ein trockener und bitterer, aber angenehmer Eindruck zurück. Kein Easy-Sipper, aber eine klasse Abfüllung aus dem Hause CDI! Einzigartig, das gefällt!
Review by Frank
Wow, der Alkohol ist am Anfang ordentlich heftig, dann aber kommt er sehr fruchtig. Traube und rote sowie duftende tropische Früchte, getrocknete Aprikose und Zitrusmarmelade. Veilchen. Herbe Süße von Ahornsirup und karamellisiertem Zucker. Würzig-holzig ist er auch. Die Nase gefällt mir sehr gut. Intensiv fruchtig-würzig am Gaumen. Wieder Traube, deutlich Himbeere und etwas leicht bittere Zitrusschale. Auch wieder herb-süß wie Ahornsirup. Hinzu kommt etwas grünes, grasiges, vielleicht etwas Olive. Tolles Geschmacksprofil. Gefällt.
Review by crazyforgoodbooze
As expected, it adds a good bit to the drinking strength, but not as much as I would have expected.raspberry, sandalwood, cinnamon, rose, raisin, clove, maple syrup and lots of barrel and wood on the nose.On the palate, the raspberry continues, plus furry mango, lots of barrel, lots of cinnamon, lots of baking spice, some rose and in the finish neat tannins and it becomes discreetly astringent. at the end, the mango and rose comes through again nicely. tasty but not perfect!
Review by Werni
Leckerer Tropfen mit langem würzigen Abgang.👍🏻
Review by Snorre Brouer
Exceptional rum, which is a much try, if you like other Ten Cane bottlings - this one is by far the best there is, and considering the secondary market price for the Wild Series Ten Cane bottling, this is a steal. Very complex and well integrated alcohol with a mild burning on the tongue. When I pour a dram of this, I can use hours to consume it, because it's such an interesting rum to "explore" and see how it evolves. There is slightly bitternes over it, which I dislike and therefore it isn't a 90+ rum for me.
Review by mto75
finally the highly praised Ping 15 in the glass (many thanks to Eugen!). The red fruits are there, but not as intense as in the 2008s, but very round and rather sweet towards raspberries / blackberries and cream candy. After some standing time, I also imagine Fanta / orange soda. Toasted barrel, caramel and mocha on the palate. The Ping 15 knows how to please, just by its balance!
Review by Johannes
Amazingly good Ten Cane! Nice complexity with mint, strawberry, wood.
Details about CDI Ten Cane Trinidad (Ping 15) 2009
A rum from Trinidad, bottled by Compagnie des Indes, at 61,7%.
Community purchases
23 bottles logged by 20 collectors.
A drinker & collector.
17% opened, 3 emptied and repurchased.
What did the community pay for CDI Ten Cane Trinidad (Ping 15) 2009?
Community paid 92–219 €.
What members actually paid for their bottles. A typical range, not the current shop price. Full price & collection history in RX+ →
23 purchased · 26 tasted · 22 wishlist · as of
About the Ten Cane distillery
The Ten Cane distillery is located in Trinidad. Rums from Ten Cane have been reviewed 1,010 times with an average of 8.3/10.
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