The Whisky Jury TDL 13 Year 2009

Review by: The Auditor

Review #1193; Rum #507

Here we have a bottling of rum done by The Whisky Jury an independent bottler based in Belgium. This rum was distilled from molasses at Trinidad Distillers limited in Trinidad on a column still. It then aged for 10 years in Trinidad before ageing another 3 years in Europe. It was then bottled at cask strength with no additives in 2023.

Distillery: Trinidad Distillers Limited

Bottler: The Whisky Jury

Region: Trinidad

ABV: 62.9%

Nose: Dark Chocolate, Raspberry, slight Star Anise, Vicks Vapor Rub, Hydraulic fluid

Palate:  Thick oily  mouthfeel, Star Anise, Vicks Vapor Rub, Raspberry, Dark Chocolate, Blackberry, Hydraulic fluid

Finish:   Long finish, Star Anise, Raspberry, Blackberry, Dark Chocolate, Earl Grey tea, mint, Hydraulic fluid

Conclusion: Dang. This is an impressive bottle of rum. The flavors are bold and punchy with that Raspbbery / Star Anise being the back bone here. A bit of other fruit and spices bring it all together for a rum with impressive depth and character.

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.

Published by The Auditor

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I have drank my fair amount of single malt but got started writing reviews about Single Malt and Bourbon in 2018. Over 1000 total reviews later and I focus mainly on Sugar Cane Spirits now. However, single malt is a still a spirits category I enjoy greatly as is Agave and Brandy. I wouldn’t go as far as to call myself an expert but I am the resident Rum obsessed writer for Malt Runners.

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