T.D.L Trinidad 13 Year Old 2009, The Colours of Rum, 62.8% ABV

TDL is now Trinidad’s only rum distillery. TDL stands for Trinidad Distillers Ltd. and it’s actually the company behind the Angostura rum brand. It’s among of the Caribbean’s largest rum producers, currently capable of making 8,5 million liters of pure alcohol (LPA) annually. Much of it sold as bulk rum.

The Colours of Rum expression is a 13 year old rum, distilled in a column still and aged in ex-bourbon barrels. 10 years of tropical aging. Only 256 bottles have been bottled in 2023 at 62,8% ABV.

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Serving Suggestions
First things first, be comfortable, relaxed and free from distractions. Pour a healthy amount (15-25ml) into a nosing glass (e.g., glencairn) and let it sit for a while. We recommend a minute of resting in the glass for every year in the cask. Otherwise, let it settle down for 5-10 minutes at least.

Help yourself to a 'warm up dram' in the meantime - something simple to open up the palate. When ready, start nosing the spirit, followed by sipping it (noting how it arrives on your palate and its development), and finally the finish. Take your time to get to know the spirit, noting its expression, character, depth, complexity and flavours. These can all change with adding drops of water so play around to find different sides of the spirit and identity a personal sweet spot for yourself!