Chorlton TDL 13 Year 2009 

Review by: The Auditor

Review #1217; Rum #531

This is a bottling of rum bottled by Chorlton Whisky. This molasses rum was distilled at Trinidad Distillery Limited on a column still, aged for 13 years, and bottled at cask strength with no additives.

Distillery: Trinidad Distillers Limited

Bottler: Chorlton

Region: Trinidad

ABV: 64.2%

Nose:  Raspberry, Vanilla, Mango, Rubber

Palate:  Thin mouthfeel, Vanilla, Raspberry, Allspice, Rubber, Pencil Shavings

Finish:  Medium length finish, Vanilla, Raspberry, Allspice, Pencil Shavings

Conclusion: Its fine. Much better bottlings of TDL out there, this one just comes in at ok.

Final Score: 82

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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