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Roots T.D.L T.D.L. 2009 2009 14yr 63%

RX20517 Very good Single Cask 201 bottles

“Minty, complex, fruity, needs time to breathe.”

The T.D.L. 2009 is a limited-edition Trinidadian rum, bottled by independent bottler Roots. Distilled in 2009 from molasses, this rum has aged for over 14 years, resulting in a complex profile. Notable aromas include mint, vanilla, and fruity undertones. On the palate, expect mint, burnt sugar, and a nutty character. While some find the alcohol presence strong, others appreciate its integration. Best enjoyed with time to breathe, it evolves into a round, well-balanced experience. Despite minor criticisms of the alcohol infusion, it remains a recommended choice among enthusiasts for its unique flavors and robust finish.

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Highlights

Complex and fruity profile
Well-balanced after airing
Unique minty notes

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How does this rum taste?

The T.D.L. 2009 offers minty notes with a complex, fruity profile, complemented by burnt sugar and a nutty finish. It benefits from aeration for a balanced experience.

Most frequently mentioned flavors

Aroma

Minty Vanilla Peaches Fruity Alcoholic Cherry

Taste

Minty Burnt sugar Nutty Alcoholic Fruity Nail polish

Finish

Burnt sugar Minty Tea Spicy Woody Dried fruit

Community reviews

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SaibotZtar

17 July 2024

8.3/10

“Toller T.D.L Nase noch sehr verhalten... Alkohol etwas sehr präsent. Erdbeeren , Minze gebrannten Zucker Mango Honig. Am Gaumen kommen leichte Süße sofort kommen Erdbeeren Pfirsich Mango Minze etwas Nelke und Pfeffer . Alkohol auch hier leider nicht optimal eingebunden ... ich denke er braucht viel Zeit im Glas.”

Aroma

Fruity Peaches Minty Vanilla

Taste

Nail polish Minty Fruity

Photo of the rum T.D.L. 2009 taken from user SaibotZtar

Johannes

14 July 2024

8.4/10

“Erstaunlich guter Jahrgang 2009 von TDL/Ten Cane?! Schöne Komplexität mit leichter Minze, Erdbeere, Holz.”

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Thunderbird

28 July 2024

8.3/10

“Ein weiterer sehr guter TDL 2009 mit den typischen Minz-Noten, sowie Kirsch-Frucht-Aromen. Gewürze, vor allem Richtung Schärfe sind ebenfalls vorhanden. Allerdings ist der Alkohol nicht ganz so gut eingebunden, was ihm etwas Punkte kostet”

Aroma

Minty Cherry Red fruits Vanilla

Taste

Burnt sugar Minty Creamy Strong Allspice

Photo of the rum T.D.L. 2009 taken from user Thunderbird

LukaŽiga

5 August 2024

9.2/10

“Ultra great, delicious and super complex 🙂👍! 9,2:On the nose, we are really attacked by this rum fresh and fruity aroma specter. Uauu. Super fruits, all types, from tropical, yellow, red, dried, citrus. From banana, mango, passion fruit, maracuja to yellow bourbon fruits with peach, red as cherry, then dried with prunes. It is a bit smoky, metallic, some nail polish, with roasted palate, burnt sugar that is more intense after airing. We can find herbal, floral/perfume notes. It is spicy with vanilla, baking spices, some pastry touch is there. Airing brings out more roasted notes as caramelized roasted nuts, chocolate, becomes more woody which is toasted. Very round, balanced. At the end, more earthiness is found with peat, peanuts. 9,2:On the palate, it is delicious, syrupy with honey, oily, with lots of different fruits as banana, mango, maracuja, ripe pineapple, citrus, peaches and very spicy with warm spices. Quickly it becomes a bit dry and astringent with dried fruits as sultanas, the wood is toasted, there is minimal pepper bitterness. Some mint shows up. Roastedness is present with roasted nuts, burnt sugar. This rum is really full-bodied, complex, round and balanced. I love it as it is also a bit smoky and peaty. 9,1:The finish is long, round, elegant, warm, a bit dry and astringent with dried fruits, toasted oak and roasted with burnt sugar...!”

Aroma

Fruity Smoky Roasted Banana Caramel

Taste

Syrupy Banana Mango Maracuja Spicy

Photo of the rum T.D.L. 2009 taken from user LukaŽiga

Serge

5 August 2024

8.3/10

“2009er TDL, der noch nicht ganz da ist. Sowohl Nase als auch Gaumen etwas alkoholisch. Ansonsten Minze, Rote Früchte und Tropische Früchte. Ganz nett, aber Flasche bräuchte ich da jetzt keine (bin aber auch kein TDL Jünger).”

Aroma

Minty Peaches Fruity Vanilla Fresh

Taste

Minty Fruity Nutty Sharpness Alcoholic

Photo of the rum T.D.L. 2009 taken from user Serge

DeMaddin

1 August 2024

8.4/10

“Ein facettenreicher TDL, die typischen Marker sind vorhanden. Leider ist der ABV nicht so gut integriert, was ihn Punkte kostet. Er wirkt ein wenig unrund, braucht definitiv etwas Zeit im Glas, dann wirkt er runder.”

Aroma

Menthol Fresh Cherry Alcoholic Minty

Taste

Minty Peaches Alcoholic Sharpness Oily

Photo of the rum T.D.L. 2009 taken from user DeMaddin

Philip M. 🇧🇪

12 July 2024

9.0/10

“Another great bottling from The Roots! Very nice fruity TDL profile, the typical mint is present and I love that. Alcohol very well integrated. Only downside: I wish the finish lasted longer. Am curious to see how it will evolve in the coming weeks/months now that the bottle has been opened. Price/quality top and definitely recommended! Joren, keep up the good work! Another great bottling from The Roots. Very nice fruity TDL profile, the typical mint note is present and I like that a lot. Alcohol very well integrated. Only downside: I wish the finish lasted longer. I'm curious to see how it will evolve in the coming weeks/months now that the bottle has been opened. Price/quality is great and definitely recommended! Joren, keep up the good work!”

Aroma

Fruity Peaches Minty Vanilla

Taste

Fruity Minty Nail polish

Photo of the rum T.D.L. 2009 taken from user Philip M. 🇧🇪

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What are the key facts about this rum?

Country
Trinidad

Distillery
T.D.L

Bottler
Roots

RumX ID
RX20517

ABV
63%

Vintage
2009

Bottled
2024

Cask number
#4

Made from
Molasses

Age
14 years 3mo

No. of bottles
201

Bottle volume
70cl

Type of spirit
Rum

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