Diplomatico Mantuano

Enjoying the first pour now. Little hot but wonderful nose and flavors.

This rum was my first step into the world of quality rums. And I have to say I couldn't choose a better starting rum. This rum is not trying too hard to impress or be better than it is. It's just a honest rum. The taste is a little bit "spicey" you could say, and also decently sweet. It's certainly not as sweet as the Diplomatico Reserva Exclusiva, and I prefer it this way. The Reserva is way too sweet for me - and I like sweet rums.

I certainly recommend this rum. It's worth the money in my opinion. If you won't expect much, you will be surprised.

Dieser Rum ist wässrig und nicht so geschmackvoll. Er versucht die Note von seinem großen Bruder, dem Reserva Exclusiva, anzunehmen. Auch er süß aber nicht so weich und blumig wie der Reserva

I am not as impressed by this one. They market is as a mixing rum that goes well as a sipper too. I will probably just use it as a mixer.

Darker rum with caramel like taste. Sweet on tongue but with stronger alcohol aroma in the end. It isn't bad rum but that alcohol aroma makes him quite strong. Not bad choice but in this price level you can make better choice.

There is nothing special about this rum - not to sweet, not to alcoholic.

I like sweet rum as much as the next guy but I think Diplomatico often takes it to extreme. However, if you like sweet and sugary rum this one isn’t too bad with notes of orange, cinnamon and chocolate.

I don’t like this young. It’s not so good as the Gran Reserve

Heavy vanilla initially on the nose. The thing that hurts this rum is there is a very strong burst of alcohol and burn at the back of your throat at the finish. This particular rum does not have a very smooth finish. It came very strongly recommended but I was not very impressed. My not being impressed may also have something to do with the fact that I tasted this rum immediately after tasting the spectacular Centenario 30 year!!

Scent of apricot and chocolate, and taste of fruits and spices