Diplomatico Reserva Exclusiva

I'm not going to claim this is the best rum in the world, but at this price point ($35-40 USD), I have not found a rum that competes.

Really special stuff here. The notes are very balanced

Way too sweet and one dimensional to be enjoyed except by those who eat pure sugar for breakfast.

Top 5 for me! Just sweet enough and ultra smooth...

A great rum when you can find it. Usually found in rum bars such as Rev de Cuba.

Note: I'm a sipper. My opinion is based on sipping characteristics.

There is some controversy regarding this one. Whether it's dosed and worth the price tag. It's apparently dosed, all right. And it's worth the price tag, all right. And if you set to experience it without caring much about either, you will be rewarded with a truly great experience. On the sweet side, but not overwhelmingly sweet and with bunch of aromas and a slight hint of Cognac.

Pleasant aromas of wood, spice, and vanilla. Almost too sweet except for the wonderful blend baking spices and gentle wood flavors. A very approachable sipper.

Ok, time to be serious.
If you are coming from the background of your local grosser market choices, then yes, this is a fantastic rum. But if we are talking about RUM this is totally an overrated product.
A not too complex pallet of Caramel, toffee and molasses. More sweet taste, probably with added sugar (?). Easily drinkable. At the end not bud for a beginner or an intermidiate taster, but surely not that good as the ratings claims.

This is a very smooth rum and goes down very easy. You can definitely taste vanilla and is not too sweet like many people say. Strongly recommend this great rum for sipping..

Absolutely inapt sugar, despite the fact of aging and its own character in the taste - there is no harmony and at least some kind of consistency. At the same time, its still alcoholic and overrated. Glad we didn't buy a big bottle.

Абсолютно неуместный сахар, несмотря на то, что чувствуется выдержка, а вкус имеет свой характер - нет никакой гармонии и хоть какой-то согласованности нот. При этом он еще спиртуозен и переоценен. Рады, что не купили большую бутылку.