Diplomatico launches new cigar to pair with rum
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Diplomatico Reserva rum is distilled from molasses using both copper pot and column stills. The rum is then aged in small oak casks for between 2 and 8 years before blending and bottling.
the Diplomatico distillery is located on the northern slopes of the Andes mountains in Venezuela. The area has a rich rum history dating to 1896,
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over 9 years ago
I tried this for the first time this past weekend. I didn't realized how much I enjoyed it until my wife pointed out to me the bottle and how half full it was. I drank it with a coke as well as a shooter and truly enjoyed myself. Obviously I am not an expert so I won't go into details on how it appealed to my palate, I will just say that for me, for the price and taste, you can't go wrong.
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over 9 years ago
Na to ako strašne mám rád ich vlajkovú loď, tak toto ma naozaj sklamalo
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over 9 years ago
A really excellent rum for the price, lovely after flavors but the initial bite took some getting used to.
Recommend using a cube or more to mellow out the on-ramp, helped the deep flavors rise to the top.
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over 9 years ago
Very good rum if you want some "good basic stuff" in your cabinet, certainly a must have bottle. Bottomline.
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over 9 years ago
This is a good step up in quality from the 4 year old. Not as pricy as the Exclusiva 12 year old but not a smooth yet with a similar flavor. Would make an upscale mixer or a lower priced sipper.
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over 9 years ago
Oproti Reserva Exclusiva je zde více cítit alkohol, ale dá se použít k nenáročnějšímu popíjení.
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over 9 years ago
Při testování jsem využil možnosti přímého srovnání s Diplomatico 7 yo Añejo.
Aroma: V barvě je o rok starší 8y mnohem tmavší, a už barva vypadá slibně, po pravdě jsem nečekal takový rozdíl u rumu strašího jen o jeden rok...
Hutná, vyzrálá, mocná, plná čokolády, melasy, ale i kůže. Oproti mladšímu bráškovi jiná liga, žádný rušivý alkohol, paráda!
Chuť: Velmi jemný, delikátní, vyzrálost z něj jen čiší,kořeněná čokoláda, sušené fíky a datle.
Shrnutí: Oproti sedmiletému sourozenci velký skok směrem ke kvalitě.
7y získal ode mě 78bodů, tady je to rovných 85/100.
Při dalším nákupu nebudu váhat a určitě se vyplatí připlatit si něco málo za vyšší level.
Myslím, že v rámci rumů je tohle hodně dobře investovaná pětistovka...
Tak na zdraví.
Body: 85
Posted
over 9 years ago
not much difference in price to the exclusiva but its in a completely different class. Not nearly as smooth and the flavour doesn't have the depth of the exclusiva, if you have the choice spend the extra money.
Reserva is a very good rum for its price, although should not be compared to the mind-blowing Exclusiva. Greatwith coke as well as straight up.
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over 9 years ago
Very nice taste and aftertaste, caramel flavor and really good balance it is a really good choice in his price-age range!
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Diplomatico Reserva 8 40%
6
/10
out of 10
Diplomatico Reserva 8 40% (Venezuela)
Eye: Amber with copper tones
Nose: Opens with pronounced elements of grapefruit, old dry wood and molasses. It continues with weak honey, cotton and a hint of orange-zest, fat fish oil, and cheap praline that reminds me of light cooking chocolate. It is no immediate love, I can tell you that. It is so obviously colored, forced and juvenile. To me it smells like drink base.
Mouth: Could I be wrong? No, it even taste like drink base. It has that thin eau-de-vie taste that I dislike so much in a sipping rom. It is young and light and carries few own flavors. It is also short which is actually a forgiving feature in this case. The sweetness comes crawling after a while as do the vanilla. A weak buzz on the palate from the alcohol burn which is neither good or bad. Then a little caramel, honey and melted white sugar with faint hints of pear. That´s it folks! (30 minutes in some soot enters but it really doesn´t add anything.
Reaction: For some reason I had high hopes for this one. Unfortunately, there is no hope and it can´t be compared with anything I have rated so far. It doesn´t even evolve in the glass which is a first. It actually degrades in the glass which is a trademark of any bad product. As sipping rum it has to be the worst yet but that does not mean it isn´t great in a drink. I know nothing about that as I don´t usually enjoy rom based drinks.
69p
Price: 335 SEK
Tasted: 2016, in a Riedel Sommelier Cognac XO glass at room temperature.