The Compagnie des Indes 2003 Trinidad 15yo Rum is a limited release, with only 364 bottles available. This exquisite rum was distilled from molasses using a pot still at Trinidad Distillers Limited (TDL), the only distillery on the island of Trinidad and Tobago. Bottled in 2018 after 15 years of aging, this rum boasts a 44% ABV and comes in a 700ml bottle. The aroma is an enticing blend of vanilla, wood, fruit, and spices, with prominent notes of peach. The palate offers a harmonious mix of fruity, woody, caramel, peppery, and spicy flavors, accompanied by a unique combination of intense fruitiness and warmth, a solid minty, fruity profile, and a distinctive lychee note.
Upon tasting, the rum provides a smooth and relaxed entrance with hints of vanilla and strawberry, without being overly round or heavy. As it develops, it transitions into a more industrial character, featuring motor oil and dry tar. Quince paste meets overcooked caramel, merging into a rich, full-bodied honey flavor.
The nose opens with candy coated in powdered sugar, followed by silky red fruits complemented by an extra touch of vanilla, creating a very approachable profile. However, a more serious, smoky aspect hides underneath, reminiscent of beeswax soaked into old, planed wood. With aeration, the rum becomes even rounder, with velvety red fruits and a strong candy-like character. The finish begins with a perfumed strawberry note, followed by a slightly oxidized hint, reminiscent of roasted nuts like pecans and chestnuts.
The main flavor notes include fruity aspects such as peaches, plums, and lychee, as well as vanilla, caramel, mint, and a smoky profile with hints of motor oil and dry tar.
Only 364 bottles of the Compagnie des Indes 2003 Trinidad 15yo Rum were produced.
The ABV of this rum is 44%.
This rum was distilled at Trinidad Distillers Limited (TDL), the only distillery on the island of Trinidad and Tobago.
Overall: The Compagnie des Indes 2003 Trinidad 15yo offers a complex and nuanced rum experience, characterized by its smoky notes, fruity sweetness, and spicy complexity.
Opinions on this rum highlight its fruity and spicy interplay, noting the presence of intense fruit aromas including peach, pear, and melon, followed by spices and wood. The finish remains fruity throughout. However, some reviewers found it somewhat reserved and unexciting, with a notable but singular lychee note standing out as a unique selling point. Despite some opinions suggesting it might be slightly diluted, it is still considered a prime example of the 2003 vintage, offering a solid, minty, and fruity profile.
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