The Compagnie des Indes 2006 Trinidad 14yo 45% 700ml is an exclusive release from independent bottler Compagnie des Indes Rhum, based in France. This limited edition rum was distilled by Trinidad Distillers Limited (TDL) from molasses and matured for 14 years in a bourbon cask made of American white oak. With only 390 bottles produced, this single cask rum demands respect and admiration.
The CDI Trinidad T.D.L. 14 Year Old Rum offers a rich and complex aroma profile, featuring notes of roasted nuts, a touch of bitterness, cocoa, dried plums, citrus peel, chocolatey baked goods like brownies, and a hint of eucalyptus. These aromatic impressions carry over to the palate, which is full-bodied and intricate. Cool, herbal notes of menthol and eucalyptus are balanced by grapefruit peel and plums, with a touch of cinnamon spice and a hint of maple syrup. As the finish approaches, the rum becomes slightly more herbal and rooty.
Not only is this rum delicious on its own, but it also holds historical significance. Trinidad has been enriching the rum market for centuries, and its rums are often used in multinational blends. The 2021 release of the CDI Trinidad T.D.L. 14 Year Old offers rum enthusiasts a chance to experience Trinidad rum at its finest. Whether you are a beginner with high expectations or a seasoned connoisseur and collector, this exotic limited edition is sure to please.
This rum has been aged for 14 years.
It was distilled in 2006 and bottled in 2021.
Only 390 bottles were produced, making it a very limited edition.
The rum has an ABV of 45%.
The bottle size is 700 ml.
It was distilled by Trinidad Distillers Limited (TDL).
The main flavor notes include roasted nuts, cocoa, dried plums, citrus peel, chocolatey baked goods, eucalyptus, menthol, grapefruit peel, plums, cinnamon spice, and maple syrup.
Yes, given its limited edition status and complex flavor profile, it is an excellent choice for collectors.
Reviewers found the Compagnie des Indes 2006 Trinidad 14yo to be a very tasty and easy-sipping rum. It offers surprising complexity if given some time, with typical chocolate, nut, and brownie notes underlined by mint, red berries, grapefruit, prune, and a hint of banana, reminiscent of a banana split. Reviewers felt that the price could be 10-20€ lower, but otherwise, the rum would have received an even higher rating.
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