T.D.L
T.D.L — Trinidad column-still icon with minty elegance and long tropical aging
Rooted in Trinidad’s mid‑20th‑century rum boom, T.D.L has become a benchmark for clean, characterful column-distilled profiles that blossom with mint, eucalyptus and bright tropical fruit. On RumX, 339 expressions showcase this spectrum—from approachable house blends to prized single casks—earning a strong 8.3/10 median rating across 6,417 reviews.
Collectors prize T.D.L rum for its balance of precision distilling and expressive maturation, while newcomers discover an inviting gateway to premium Trinidad rum. Whether bottled under Angostura labels or selected by top independent bottlers, T.D.L consistently delivers depth, freshness and remarkable value in aged rum.
Popular rums from T.D.L
T.D.L Planteray One Time Limited Edition Trinidad TDL 2003 2003
2003 22yr 47,8%
Minty TDL classic with standout value
T.D.L Plantation Trinidad One-Time 2009
2009 12yr 51,8%
Fruity, minty Trinidad with standout value
Distilia T.D.L The Golden Age of Piracy Bartholomew Roberts Black Bart 1991
1991 31yr 62,7%
Bold, aged character with complex, rich flavors.
Top rated rums from T.D.L
Swell de Spirits T.D.L Private Garden No.1 Clos des Spiritueux 2000
2000 22yr 57,5%
Explosive fruits, cocoa-mint, beautifully integrated
Swell de Spirits T.D.L Swell & Co. (RumX) 2001
2001 24yr 58,5%
Minty, fruity TDL with long finish
Asta Morris T.D.L Rasta Morris Trinidad 2001
2001 21yr 63,8%
Minty, dirty, long-finishing TDL
Spirit Gallery T.D.L Trinidad 2003
2003 21yr 60%
minty blackcurrant TDL with a long finish
Romdeluxe T.D.L Wild Series Rum No. 42 TML 2002
2002 20yr 63,1%
Minty cassis with long, balanced finish
CDI T.D.L Trinidad (Bottled for Germany) 2003
2003 16yr 63,8%
minty, menthol TDL benchmark
The Whisky Jury T.D.L The Many Faces of Rum 2003
2003 19yr 62,7%
Minty, woody TDL with long cool finish
T.D.L RA Trinidad Rum 2002
2002 19yr 63,4%
minty, dirty, long-finishing Trinidad favorite
CDI T.D.L Trinidad (Bottled for Caksus) 2003
2003 18yr 56,3%
minty TDL with peaches and citrus
T.D.L Flensburg Rum Company Exclusive for The Bottle Shop Heilbronn 2009
2009 14yr 63,4%
Minty peach‑mango with polished oak
CoR T.D.L Up Spirits Club members selection 2009
2009 14yr 62,9%
Minty, tea-led TDL with great value
Swell de Spirits T.D.L That‘s The Spirit ! 2008
2008 14yr 63,7%
Minty, fruity TDL with smoky depth
T.D.L Planteray One Time Limited Edition Trinidad TDL 2003 2003
2003 22yr 47,8%
Minty TDL classic with standout value
T.D.L Flensburg Rum Company Trinidad 2002
2002 21yr 46,5%
Minty TDL with bold cannabis/hops twist
Rhum Attitude T.D.L Trinidad Rum 2005
2005 18yr 64,10%
Cooling mint with vibrant tropical fruit
T.D.L Flensburg Rum Company Sea Shepherd (Barracuda Single Cask) 2002
2002 20yr 61,4%
Minty, smooth cask-strength TDL
Dugas T.D.L La Maison du Rhum #4 2009
2009 12yr 55%
Minty tobacco, smooth and great value
Bristol T.D.L Trinidad Rum for Haromex Dev. 2006
2006 13yr 59,8%
Wood, caramel and minty freshness
Flavour profile of T.D.L
Most frequently mentioned flavors
RumX members love T.D.L’s signature mint/menthol lift, often joined by eucalyptus, black tea, red berries and elegant oak. Many notes highlight florals, tobacco and a faint “Caroni‑like” edge in certain vintages (notably 2001–2005), with long, dry finishes. Fans praise the value of older single casks and the tropical maturation complexity, while acknowledging that some softer core releases can feel sweet or lighter. Overall sentiment: vivid, fresh, characterful Trinidad rum with standout drinkability and complexity.
Frequently Asked Questions about T.D.L
Popular independent bottlers of T.D.L
- Maison Ferrand 64 rums
- Compagnie des Indes 25 rums
- Swell de Spirits 12 rums
- Cadenhead‘s 12 rums
- The Whisky Jury 8 rums
- Romdeluxe 7 rums
- Silver Seal 7 rums
- Rum Shark 6 rums
About the T.D.L distillery
The T.D.L distillery is located in Trinidad. Rums from T.D.L have been reviewed 6,528 times with an average of 8.3/10.
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All rums from T.D.L
- T.D.L Angostura 1919 8yr - 14yr 40% RX57
- T.D.L Planteray One Time Limited Edition Trinidad TDL 2003 2003 22yr 47,8% RX23888
- T.D.L Plantation Trinidad One-Time 2009 12yr 51,8% RX9683
- Asta Morris T.D.L Rasta Morris Trinidad 2001 21yr 63,8% RX15322
- Cane Island T.D.L Angostura Trinidad 8yr 43% RX925
- T.D.L Rum Artesanal Trinidad Rum 2001 19yr 56,5% RX7187
- T.D.L Angostura Aged 7 Years 7yr 40% RX667
- Nobilis T.D.L No. 27 2001 21yr 65,9% RX13862
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