Diplomatico Reserva Exclusiva

I was truly blown away with the Diplomatic Reserva Exclusiva Rum. This instantly became one of my favorites. Money well spent.

What a great rum. Smell of vanilla and caramel. No harsh burn when swallowed. Drank this one straight, wouldn't think of mixing it with anything.

God sød rom, som er god til prisen, duft og smag af kraramel

Rigtig lækker rom med en dejlig duft og smag, fin længde og sødme. Meget nem rom at drikke.
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this rum is truly a benchmark, the quality that you get for this price is stunning.
Certainly it's a sweet rum but therefore a very good one. Also very good as a recommendation to beginners. The only bad thing is that the Botucal (name change in germany) lost some of it's quality, if that wouldn't have happened I would give the rum the full score!

****UPDATE 2019-11-17****
6 years have passed since this review and in this period I could try many rums, primarly unsweetened high proof and full proof rums. I'll make it quick:
This rum has still this special magic to get people into rum in general due to this "everybodies darling" attribute. however, we are also talking here about a sweetened rum and without the added sugar this rum would most likely won't have as many fans as it has. It's easy to consume, but there is much better stuff out there guys.

If you prefer sweeter rums, this will be your gold standard. On par with my personal gold-standard choice, El Dorado 15, but slightly sweeter than I generally prefer. Smoooth as silk, though, no doubt abouti t.

Very smooth taste, great aroma, ideal sweetness, good price

Basic, decent quality rum worth introducing to people who have only encountered lesser rums in mixed drinks. Very sweet with hint of banana

Excellent rum, I keep exploring but keeping coming back to this one. Just bought two bottles today. I love it in my classic daiquiris and straight up solo sippin.

Very nice Venezuelan rum, a step up from the Mantuano. Better balanced. Light natural sweetness. Would revisit.