Diplomatico Reserva Exclusiva

While on the sweet side it doesn’t hit me as candied or cloyingly sweet. It’s got some depth to it, the sweetness is dark and I love the spicy finish. I tend to like sweeter rums, which is odd since I don’t have a sweet tooth.

A nice rum, though a little too sweet for
My tooth and tasting of cola when sipped neat. I prefer something more true to rum

This was the first really good rum I ever tried. Before that I only tried some products which were not so good. This is super smoot, balanced and nice rum… but the last bottle I tried was a bit harsh and not so good. Probably they have some issues related the quality and I decided to try some other brands. A bit fixed feelings… the fist two bottles 9/10 but the last bottle 6/10

Some toffee notes, some vanilla and caramel. Taste has similar character. Not a lot of bite. Finish is perhaps a little sweeter than I would like but by no means overbearing. This is a great rum.

Don't get me wrong - if you are after the sweeter rums, it tastes perfectly well. It's well rounded - good nose, gentle to palate and it's easy to sip, but that's because it HAS an added sugar in it. Very similar to Barcelo Imperial, but with more depth.
Some noobs compare it to El Dorado 12, but Eldo is way ahead in every single aspect.
Best rum in the world? My a*s!

It is a nice rum and I enjoy drinking straight. However, it fills you up quickly due to high sugar content. Lots of molasses and toffee in the foreground and some gentle fruity flavours at the back.

I love its smooth finish on my tongue. I love that I can still remember what I wanted to say before my healthy second pour :) A buy again

Rich and flavorful. Great smell with hints of spice, which is interesting, especially for a non spiced rum. Not devoid of sweetness, but not overly sweet either. Beautiful color. Great as a sipper or in a Cuba libre.

The nose on this is just interesting. The first sniff is kind of questionable, not bad, but just sort of intriguing. The second assures you this is going to be good.
So smooth it just settles in you mouth making you want to take another drink. Yet there is a slight edgyness which clearly says this is a rum!
I have been waiting to try this one, won’t be waiting to try it again.

Smooth, caramel and bananas, easy to drink straight