Diplomatico Reserva Exclusiva

I picked this bottle up in Buffalo as i could not get it in Ontario and it has become an instant favourite.Great tasting rum here with a very smooth finish. On the nose, I detect coffee, dark chocolate, mild tobacco, spice and sweetness like dried fruit. It is easy sipping and provides a nice warming feeling. Great for desert or to unwind at the end of the day.

I pair this with Monte Cristo #2 or enjoy with a slice of fine chocolate for the non smokers. Great rum for the dollar and a top shelf sipper for me.

Smooth rum, great sipper. Need to taste many more rums before giving a 10 to any one rum.
Edit. I have to clip this back to an 8 because of how sweet it is.

Las palabras sobran un ron para ser degustado preferiblemente solo o a las rocas uno de los rones mas premiados del mundo

Is it called now Botucal Reserva Exclusiva? Nevertheless great price for a great Rum!

Gorgeous color, but overly sweet and a little too cloying for me. Almost syrupy. Granted, I'm in more of a Straight Rye phase at the moment so that could have a lot to do with it. I may have to revise later after my palate has settled down.

i don't wax and wane lyrical anymore in my reviews of liquids anymore as it just seems it's too personal specific....

however, i do think this rum carries with it great liquid and a good choice for both beginners and experienced rum drinkers.

may be due to their distilling methods but it has great potential in flavor profile. can't tell if the liquid will get any better with further aging but a great tasting rum.

probably great value for beginners and moderates... but for those well versed, i wouldn't say any further as they would already have passed own judgments.

Pas trop cher pour un produit exceptionnel, a boire sans hésitation!

Rigtig fin rom, ikke krævende og en rigtig god begynder rom.
Det er en man altid kan falde tilbage til.

and it lived up to the hype. good buy. I usually put a few soapstones in to lower the temp a bit, but doesn't need any ice to take the edge off.

Fantastic rum. Very full and smooth. Lots of aromas.