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Diplomatico Reserva Exclusiva

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Venezuela | Aged | 40% ABV | Pot Still Distilled

Diplomatico Reserva Exclusiva rum is distilled from molassis in copper pot stills and then aged in small oak casks for on average 12 years before being bottled.

Produced in Venezuela, which has a rich rum history dating to 1896, the Diplomatico Reserva Exclusiva distillery is located on the northern slopes of the Andes mountains.

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2910 Diplomatico Reserva Exclusiva Ratings

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Robert (BASIC) 🇺🇸 | 108 ratings
Posted 6 years ago

Smooth rum with notes of caramel, vanilla, and smoke. Pairs nicely with a good cigar.

JAHinojos (BASIC) 🇺🇸 | 28 ratings
Posted over 2 years ago

Was given a bottle of this as a gift. While it was ok in flavor, it is very sweet. Upon research it is known for the sugar addition. Tasted like rum flavored syrup. I think it gets high rating due to the sweetness, but not the quality.

Jgraminski (BASIC) 🇺🇸 | 1 rating
Posted over 2 years ago

I was looking forward to trying this rum with all the great reviews. Unfortunately not my kind of rum. Way to sickly sweet. I gave the bottle away.

A1Lexo (BASIC) 🇺🇸 | 9 ratings
Posted over 3 years ago

Like others have said. It's liqueur, in my opinion. It's tasty in the way other liqueurs can be tasty, and I don't judge anyone who likes it, but I do hope the rum world get's more regulated so that this can be placed in a different category.

Mujuru (BASIC) 🇺🇸 | 152 ratings
Posted over 4 years ago

This is my go to drink for a relaxing end to a long day. If you sip it slowly it is perfect in almost every way. It is a sweet rum, so keep that in mind, but it is exceedingly smooth. The nose is raisins, vanilla, and maple syrup. Once it hits your mouth deep caramel and vanilla tones linger and swirl on the back of your tongue. There is no burn at all. It is smooth and pleasant at every level and for under 42-48$ a bottle it is superb value. If you find this bottle, grab it and thank us later.

*Update* So as other may point out, this rum does not age well once opened. I now find after 6 months on the shelf that the complex flavors have become muted and it has become sweeter. It is still very, very good but overall the short shelf life means a reduction in points.

Nose: 8
Palate: 9
Aftertaste: 8
Smoothness: 9
Versatility: 6
Price: 7

Total: 7.8

Rene Rum (PREMIUM) 🇨🇭 | 546 ratings
Posted 7 years ago

Ein wirklicher Top Rum.
Die Nase kann nicht genug kriegen: Vanille, Toffee, Karamell,
um nur einige der süssen Versuchungen zu nennen.
Geschmeidig und samtig im Gaumen, voller Geschmack.
Abgang ganz lecker, könnte aber länger sein.
Super Preis/Leistung.

A real top rum.
The nose can not get enough: vanilla, toffee, caramel,
to name just some of the sweet temptations.
Smooth and velvety on the palate, full flavor.
Departure quite tasty, but could be longer.
Great price / performance.

Joe Doaks (BASIC) 🇺🇸 | 3 ratings
Posted over 7 years ago

This is a flavor-bomb, very complex and almost chewy. However, I wonder that few if any folks here mention the licorice. This stuff tastes like it was aged in Bookers bourbon barrels. I mean, it's rum through and through, and very good, but the usual rummy aromas and flavors are overwhelmed by a stalk-y vegetal presence - and black licorice. Straight up, it's very good. But a splash of water or an ice cube brings out the licorice to a level I couldn't enjoy (of course, I don't like Bookers all that well either). In the first third of the bottle, I was ready to buy 3 or 4 more. By the last third, I was kind of tired of it. So, I'll put it in the back of the cabinet, and 'rediscover' it at some future date.

Carlos (BASIC) 🇲🇽 | 50 ratings
Posted almost 8 years ago

Excelente sabor.
Notas de vainilla, café, avellanas.
Color obscuro que deja ver el añejamiento real de este ron

Muy recomendable!!!

Tstrona79 (BASIC) 🇺🇸 | 14 ratings
Posted 1 year ago

This is a solid rum. Great after taste just not good enough for me to be wowed. I would drink it again just about anywhere but wouldn't go hunting it.

Niss (BASIC) 🇩🇰 | 17 ratings
Posted over 1 year ago

after trying many different rums, my taste buds needs to be returned to normal, then this is the one, not to sweet not to dry, afforable

eddieraver (BASIC) 🇬🇧 | 1 rating
Posted over 1 year ago

Im not a rum/drink snob but initally this tasted like rum and coke to me. After a while it does settle into a really nice sipper but honestly its almost more of a liqueur than a spirit.




Brand Details

Company: Diplomatico
Name: Reserva Exclusiva
ABV: 40%
Type: Aged
Raw Material: Unknown
Process: Pure blend (1 distillery)
Distillation: Pot Still

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