Diplomático Reserva Exclusiva
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A newcomer-friendly Venezuelan classic: very sweet, smooth and easygoing at 40%. RumX members highlight caramel, vanilla, honey and dried fruits. Hugely popular as an entry sipper or sweet mixer worldwide.
- Very approachable
- Dessert-like sweetness
- Great starter rum
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Ultra-sweet beginner classic A newcomer-friendly Venezuelan classic: very sweet, smooth and easygoing at 40%. RumX members highlight caramel, vanilla, honey and dried fruits. Hugely popular as an entry sipper or sweet mixer worldwide.
Those who love sweet, smooth spirits and want an easy first sipping rum or a comforting dessert-style pour with cola, ice or a cigar.
Anyone avoiding added sugar, fans of dry/unsweetened rums, or drinkers seeking high complexity and strong cask-strength character.
How is Diplomático Reserva Exclusiva rated?
RumX's 0–10 scale is strict , 7.0 lands squarely in the "Good" band. 49% of tasters rate it Good or better; only 13% rate it below average. See the full rating guide →
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Based on 1,905 ratings
Review by RUMpelstilzchen
A great rum for beginners. Smells really delicious, tastes quite sweet, but also brings enough flavor variety, so for my taste just right, (I think for professionals too sweet). Makes you want more.
Review by SzczepanXO
great sweet rum. to be drunk solo or in cocktails. Use translate 👀
Review by Oliver
With this rum, many have discovered their love for rum. By the sweetness and complaisance the ideal entry. Meanwhile, however, it is clearly too sweet and one-dimensional for me. Nevertheless, a recommendation for all who want to collect their first steps in the pure enjoyment of spirits.
Review by RumBarfly
One of my favourite rums, exceptional flavour and finish, especially for its price point. Brilliant sipping rum.
Review by Kevin Sorensen 🇩🇰
This is a very nice reserva from Diplomatico. Well balanced in the spices and fruit. Let it rest in the glass first and then rest in your mouth as well. Smooth and very good with a cigar. This one is definitely asking for seconds.
Review by Surbiton Man
A loverly soft velvety sweet nose with the slightest hint of banana. Mellow brown to burnt sugar complete the nose. A wonderful smooth sweet and silky mouth feel with a long finish that remains full of flavour throughout. Punches well above its price. This is a nice mellow sipping rum.
Review by Mirko Frosini 🇮🇪
Molto dolce, ma ben equilibrato nei sapori. Un buon rum per iniziare. Purtroppo il voto è penalizzato dalla scelta di addolcirlo con zucchero...e credo di essermi mantenuto troppo alto.
Review by J Solis
Best I've tasted, sweet ? Yes but sensational. Offers a seductive, long-lasting finish. Drink neat, unbound. Origin: Venezuela Raw material: Molasses Age: 2 to 12 years Price: $35 Alcoholic density: 40% pure life
Review by Werner10
So much better than Mantuano imo, ok it's a lot sweeter but also has a lot more flavors and richness. I love the caramelised burnt sugar taste. This one isn't for those that hate added sugars.
Review by BTHHo 🥃
In mouth this rum is very velvety with a small hint of spice at the end. The taste is full of vanilla, cacao and orange. The finish is long, mild and sweet with a little bit of spice. A sipper that also goes well as a blender.
Review by Dunzi
Was soll man zu so einem Klassiker noch viel schreiben. Wohl einer der bekanntesten und beliebtesten Rums. Mir schmeckt er sehr gut und für mich passt das Preis/Leistung Verhältnis sehr gut. Der Rum hat aus meiner Sicht ein sehr ausgewogenes Aroma und gehört zu meinen persönlichen Favoriten.
Review by Tim
Once again made a detour to the beginners and it is very sweet.... It dominates and covers a lot. I am curious how this rum will change with the new EU laws on added sugar. According to the manufacturer, there should be a new recipe.
Review by epicsune 🇸🇪
Alot of sweet banana, vanilla and tropical fruits om the nose. Taste is nice and sweet with tropical fruits, a hint of spices and a smooth finish. A nice sipper!
Review by Joachim Guger
Dried fruit and caramel on the nose. Of course, you shouldn't expect a punch in the face. 😜 Sweet, sharp, and thin on the palate. Sugar and spice. The finish isn't too bad, if a little sugary. Nothing exciting, but there are worse things in the entry-level/sweet rum sector.
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"Der Rum ist natürlich viel zu stark gesüßt und wahrscheinlich auch aromatisiert, ein guter Türöffner in die Rumwelt ist er aufgrund seines gefälligen Aromas trotzdem."
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5,203 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 1,098 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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