Diplomatico Reserva Exclusiva

This rum was a great surprise - actually didn„t like dark rum till this one.

Diplomatico reserva exclusiva is a top-notch, yet affordable rum, made for serious rum lovers, to sip and enjoy in specific days and times.

Colour: dark caramel
Aroma: Chocolate, tofee, caramel, all accompanying a great oak base.
Flavour: rich, thick.
Taste: Caramel tofee, chocolate with an essence of vanilla and sweet alcoholic tones.

This is a must have/ try. One of my favourite rums. Only for sipping, preferably straight up or with a small ice cube or just a tiny portion of water, in order to release more aromas and discover its true potential.

Tips: Accompany it with some pieces of good quality bitter chocolate or/ and a light-medium, preferably canarian, cigar.

Diplomatico Reserva Exclusiva rum is distilled from molassis in copper pot stills and then aged in small oak casks for on average 12 years before being bottled.

Un rhum qui ne décevra personne. A avoir dans sa rhumateque.

Un rhum doux et équilibré. Un de mes rhum préféré. Très bien pour commencer à apprécier les rhums.

I was introduced to this at a great little rum bar in Key West. It's great neat and also with a cube or two. Lighter than some, but tasty just the same.

First off, i'm very fond of Diplomatico. I always enjoy it as a sipper when i'm in "summer week-end relaxation" mode. The mouth is round, full bodied with lot's of interesting stuff going on in the nose, from candied fruit, to leather. My issue however with Diplomatico, is the overly sweet mouth with really doesn't match the stunning nose, and makes for a less than elegant drinking experience. You can almost feel the complexity in the first few moments, but then the sweetness takes over and dominates. When I factor in the great price, this is could almost be worth and 8, but lack of balance brings it down to a 7 for me. Still, a great effort for a superb price and a must on any rum collectors shelf...

7/10

Diplomatico Reserva Exclusiva

Notation Personnel : 8/10

Nose: sweet,fruit,rosiness
Tase: sweet,rosin,caramel, fruity

Dark Brown. Smells like raisins, chocolate and caramel. Pleasantly sweet. A strong taste of dried fruits, some caramel and toffee and some burning alcohol. Medium aftertaste.