A snazzy looking rum all the way from Venezuela, Diplomático Reserva Exclusiva is a molasses based rum that is distilled in copper pot stills and matured in whiskey barrels. Top stuff for sipping neat or over ice, but also a very good bottle to have on hand when rum cocktails are on the menu. If you're feeling particularly experimental, try using Diplomático Reserva Exclusiva in place of a whiskey in a Manhattan. It works excellently. This fab rum was awarded a Gold Medal at the International Sugar Cane Spirits Tasting Competition in Ybor City.
Aromatic with hints of sultanas, chocolate, Christmas cake and gingerbread. Offers up bananas and custard with time in the glass.
Cocoa and vanilla, huge notes of oaky spice, brandy, plums and pepper.
Sweet coffee, Demerara sugar and oak.
Excelente Ron Venezolano, Melazas Muy Dulces, Chocolate Negro, Especies y Vainilla.
A lot of people here appear to be labouring under a misconception that Rum must taste of burnt sugar to be classified as a Rum at all. Rum was invented by Spanish settlers in the new world, trying to make Brandy without grapes. They used Sugar Cane Honey in place. British and French colonies used molasses instead, giving a much more burnt flavour. The former Spanish colonies (such as Venezuela) still use the Sugar Cane Honey, giving you a much sweeter and far, far smoother experience for it. For my money, this is perhaps the best Rum in its price bracket in the world. Leave your prejudices of Rum at the door and enjoy it.
Have to agree with the previous comment. It's not rum as we know. It's rum plus a ton of sugar and other flavourings. I'm not going to say it doesn't taste nice - it does. Just know what you're buying here.
Utterly ridiculous. So much sugar added that I'm utterly amazed that they have the audacity to even call this a rum. Vote with your pocket and avoid this joke of a product.
This is a pleasant drink, however it's taste is too good to be believed, if this wasn't artificially sweetened then it's the best rum ever, and at £35 that's very unlikely. Still I would recommend trying it, is very nice.
