Review #1026; Rum #356: Velier Flag Series Trinidad 20yr 2002

Velier Flag Series Trinidad 20yr 2002

This rum is a molasses based rum from Trinidad (TDL). It was aged for 15 years in ex-bourbon in Trinidad then sent to Europe for an additional 5 years of ageing. It was then bottled at cask strength with no additives.

ABV: 63.1%

Nose: Cherry Robitussin, Raspberry, Mint, Lime Juice, Nuttiness, Plum, motor oil

Palate: Medium oily mouthfeel, Cherry Robitussin, Raspberry, Mint, Lime Juice, Vanilla, motor oil

Finish: Long length finish, menthol, Raspberry, Mint, Chocolate, Cinnamon, Allspice

Rating: 7/10

Another single cask from TDL, another great bottling. Cherry cough syrup, mint, limejuice, a bit of motor oil and vanilla. These TDL single casks have really improved my opinion of the distillery. We know they can make fantastic stuff that is packed full of flavor. A good choice for a celebration bottling.

1 | Disgusting | So bad I poured it out.

2 | Poor | I wouldn’t consume by choice.

3 | Bad | Multiple flaws.

4 | Sub-par | Not bad, but better exists.

5 | Good | Good, just fine.

6 | Very Good | A cut above.

7 | Great | Well above average

8 | Excellent | Really quite exceptional.

9 | Incredible | An all time favorite

10 | Perfect | Perfect