Fernandes FPH 1999 TWCC

Review by: The Auditor

Review #1198; Rum #512

Here we have a single cask of rum from Trinidad Distillers Limited. This rum was distilled from molasses on a column still in 1999. It then aged in oak till 2020 when it was bottled at a high proof for The Whisky Cask Company. This was likely aged mostly in Europe.

Distillery: Trinidad Distillers Limited

Bottler: The Whisky Cask Company

Region: Trinidad

Still: Column

Cask: Oak

ABV: 69.1%

Nose: Raspberry, Dark Chocolate, touch of vanilla, mango

Palate:  Medium mouthfeel, Black Pepper, Mango, touch of salt, Raspberry, grapefruit

Finish: Medium length finish, Mango, Raspberry, Star Anise, salt, black pepper, Grapefruit

Conclusion: A great example of some of the rums that TDL can put out. This is just that classic star anise / raspberry flavor profile with a touch of salinity. It’s not as complex as the other TDL’s Ive tried and is missing a touch of that industrial component, which would have taken it to that next level for me.

Final Score: 88

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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