Review by: The Auditor
Review #1195; Rum #509
This is a single cask of rum from Trinidad bottled by Rhum Attitude. This rum was distilled from molasses on a column still at Trinidad Distillers Limited in 2005. It aged for 10 years in an ex-bourbon cask in Trinidad before being shipped to the UK where it aged for another 8 years. It was then bottled at cask strength with no additives or chill filtering.
Distillery: Trinidad Distillers Limited
Bottler: Rhum Attitude
Region: Trinidad
Still: Column
Cask: Ex-Bourbon, 10 years in Trinidad, 8 Years in the UK
ABV: 64.1%
Nose: Mangos, Orange Peel, Raspberry, Star Anise, Pear, Vanilla, Dark Chocolate, Nutmeg, Allspice
Palate: Medium oily mouthfeel, Orange Peel, Raspberry, Dark Chocolate, Mango, Cherry, Vanilla, Allspice, Nutmeg, Pear, Star Anise
Finish: Long Finish, Black Pepper, Dark chocolate, Star Anise, Cherry, Mango, Vanilla, Nutmeg, Pear
Conclusion: An exceptionally fruit forward rum that lacks the industrial notes of the other TDL rums that I have had but it still spectacular. The spices and the star anise especially help to balance out the fruits. The oak and alcohol is well integrated as well.
Final Score: 91
Scoring Legend:
- 95-100: As good as it gets. Jaw-dropping, eye-widening, unforgettable whisky.
- 90-94: Sublime, a personal favorite in its category.
- 85-89: Excellent, a standout dram.
- 80-84: Quite good. Quality stuff.
- 75-79: Decent whisky worth tasting.
- 70-74: Meh. It’s definitely drinkable, but it can do better.
- 60-69: Not so good. I might not turn down a glass if I needed a drink.
- 50-59: Save it for mixing.
- 0-49: Blech.
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