Diplomático Mantuano
Loved by Pavel K, Montana & 25 moreAn approachable, newcomer‑friendly Venezuelan rum with soft caramel, vanilla and gentle wood. RumX members see it as a decent, easy sipper or mixer with good value, especially for sweeter palates.
- Approachable sweetness
- Good value
- Versatile in cocktails
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How does Diplomático Mantuano taste?
Aggregated from 468 community reviews.
Easy, sweet everyday Diplomatico An approachable, newcomer‑friendly Venezuelan rum with soft caramel, vanilla and gentle wood. RumX members see it as a decent, easy sipper or mixer with good value, especially for sweeter palates.
Those who enjoy smooth, sweeter supermarket rums and want an easy Diplomatico that works both neat and in simple cocktails without much complexity.
Drinkers seeking dry, complex or high‑ABV rums, and anyone specifically avoiding dosed or additive-containing spirits.
How is Diplomático Mantuano rated?
RumX's 0–10 scale is strict , 7.0 lands squarely in the "Good" band. 33% of tasters rate it Good or better; only 7% rate it below average. See the full rating guide →
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Based on 468 ratings
Review by Steffmaus🇩🇰
I think this would be a good rum for a starter into the rum world. It is a little more spicy than other rums from the same distillery. In the nose I found some figs and chocolate and I got notes of dried fruit, vanilla and spices, kind of an orange-y finish
Review by LukaŽiga
7,7:The nose of this rum is very typical. It is a work around caramel, with a well-burnt and dark tendency, lot s of tropical fruit-banana....Coffee and molasses are mixed in to create a dense and concentrated liquid. Then we oscillate between melted wood and notes of wet cardboard, before the pepper comes in to give it a little kick and freshness. But that's without counting on the vanilla which adds to the sweetness and the sugary sensation. After airing the cane has a chance to stick its head out again. It now appears with its straw and even a little bitter lime zest, all very candied and melted though. The woodiness is dusty, it's a roasted nuts at the end. 7,8:The palate is quite balanced and again very typical. There is an impression of sweetness which is balanced by the dryness of the roasted nuts. Then this palate becomes decidedly round and flattering, with notes of honey, molasses, coffee and light tobacco, slightlysmoky. It remains quite intense and not so sweet. Vanilla appears in touches, linking the wood and the sweetness, again tropical fruit-banana as a leader. 7,4:The finish is soft and rather discreet, it vanishes quite quickly.
Review by Pavel K
Drinking it neat, without ice. Fruity nose and strong woody taste. Warming without burning. Looooong taste. Great rum
Review by Rumpalumpa
Einer der ersten Rums, den ich pur getrunken habe. Jetzt nach langer Zeit bin ich überrascht, wie gut er mir noch gefällt. Schon recht süß aber der pot-still Anteil macht ihn doch interessant, besonders für das Geld.
Review by Montana
Ein leicht bräunlicher Bronzeton im Glas. In der Nase eine leichte Süße und Schärfe, etwas fruchtig. Ein leicht süßer Geschmack, etwas bitter im ersten Abgang, später dann trocken. Der Nachklang ist recht lange und angenehm.
Review by w00tAN
Primarily sweet on the nose. Vanilla, caramel and banana? Then rather flat in the mouth, sweet here too, vanilla and caramel, perhaps also some milk chocolate. The finish is short and flat with vanilla, a little sour and despite the 40% alcohol can be tasted.
Review by Anonymous
Schoko würzig orange, schwer
Review by Kevin Sorensen 🇩🇰
Nothing special. Very light but fruity and sweet.
Review by zabo
Unfortunately no longer my cup of tea. It's now too weak bom ABV and too sweet for me. Corrected downwards
Review by Oscar Fernandez
Of the diplomatic ones, the weakest. Sweet and quite simple, it drinks perfectly. I accompanied it with friends and grilled meat, typical of my country. That always raises the note. Salu! 🥃
Review by Blaidor
Smell 6/10 Taste 6/10 Aftertaste 5,5/10 Image 6/10 (info about rum, bottle, carton-box, sugar free, marketing....) Total impression 6/10 ------------------ BTL Added sugar (8g/l) 👎
Review by Gregor
I thought he would be really cute. But he is not at all. Very pleasant intense wood. Even reminds a little of guyana. No übertribene vanilla and caramel Like the 12 year old. Comes across very honest and authentic. Am positively surprised
Review by Fauco
Its a good price worthy rum, but nothing more than that in my opinion. Heavy nosing of raisin, taste is a bit flat but enjoyable.
Review by heckto🥃
A light fruity sweet rum. Quite pleasant vanilla and caramel on the nose. Some wood and spices are added on the palate. Not a bad choice in itself, especially as the price is great. Nevertheless, I prefer its big brother, the Reserva Exclusiva.
Review by JonasTh
half scherp, niet speciaal
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Expert review by The Fat Rum Pirate
"However, I'm not convinced many will opt for this over the Reserva Exclusiva. This has more "real" rum character but I don't think many people buying the Reserva Exclusiva care too much about that. It's certainly more worth its price than some of the other rubbish they've pumped out, such..."Read full review →
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1,294 bottles logged by 52,000+ RumX members. The ratio of closed / opened / emptied, indicates whether this rum is meant to be drunk or is a collector's item.
Also on the wishlist of 176 members.
About the Destilerías Unidas S. A. distillery
The Destilerías Unidas S. A. distillery is located in Venezuela. Rums from Destilerías Unidas S. A. have been reviewed 3,667 times with an average of 7.2/10.
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