Diplomatico 2004

Lightly sweet and fairly heavy bodied. Complex on the wood and dark chocolate. I get this for 55000 pesos locally in Chile (80 bucks or so US, not that I could get it in the USA). Amazing and spectacular for the price. I’ve been through three bottles. Considering buying a few upfront because they may run out eventually....

It is strong, has heavy body and cognac like taste. Nice sipper.

Excellent in every way, aroma, taste finish. Great pairing for a Cigar.

Have had this one for a while together with three other of the single vintages and this is the first one I open.
I think it has a nuanced, complex and a elegant taste of almonds, nuts, chocolate, yellow fruits such as orange, arrack and with a hint of candied figs.
The Sherry finish is also clearly recognizable.
The finish is quite long.
Unfortunately I think it’s a little too sweet even though the ABV of 43% balance the sweetness to a certain grade.
Pictures: My Diplomatico shelf & My opened bottle.

Diplomatico single vintages are always a good choice regardless what vintage you choose.

It's a very well balanced rum, a better Botucal Reserva Exclusiva. Less sweet than RE.
I appreciate the 43%. The profile is still a Diplomatico. I like especially the ripe bananas with caramel, that's the character of Diplomatico for me.
Of course it's very pricy and thats why I would still go for Diplomatico RE.

Smell: caramel, vanilla, some banana, raisins and dried fruit, oak (very balanced)
Taste: caramel, burned sugar, dried fruits, ripe banana, raisins, wood
Finish: spice, not harsh, not too sweet, raisins

Sweetness: 2.5/5
Spice: 2/5
Fruits: 3.5/5
Mildness: 4/5
Value (89€): 4/5

I am a Diplomatico fan, and surely was not disapointed. Great, smooth and little sweet.

Diese Jahrgangsabfüllung toppt alle Diplomaticos einschliesslich des Ambassadors.Der Preis von 80-90 Euro in D für diesen komplexen geschmacklich wunderschönen Rum in einem hochwertigen Glas Decanter mit schöner Umverpackung ist gerdezu geschenkz verglichen mit anderen Herstellern
Der Rum spielt in der Süssrumliga nach meinem Empfinden ganz oben bei Centenario 30 oder Zacapa white und black Label mit.Absolut wunderschöne Aromen,langer Abgang und eine dezente optimale Süsse

In direct comparison with Ambassador, you can really feel the difference. Single Vintage 2004 has his own "character" - darker with wood tones, while Ambassador is more balanced "blend" :-) I just hope, I will have chance to direct compare with 2002 (or even with 2001).