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Diplomatico Seleccion de Familia
Here's the twist: this is the Diplomatico that's meant to be less sweet, and most tasters agree it's a step up from the Reserva Exclusiva — rounder, a touch drier, with more pot-still character. Expect honey, vanilla, raisin and soft oak, sometimes a little cinnamon and pepper on the finish. Still, plenty of members find it "a bit overly sweet," so don't expect a bone-dry sipper.
The community says- Round and smooth
- Honey and vanilla
- Still sweet
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How does Diplomatico Seleccion de Familia taste?
Aggregated from 212 community reviews.
Rounder, less-sweet Diplomatico for easy sipping Most see it as a rounder, less sugary Diplomatico that's easy to sip neat. The catch: several still call it too sweet and not especially complex or exciting.
Fans of soft, honeyed sipping rums who want a rounder Diplomatico
Anyone chasing dry, complex, high-ester rum
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How is Diplomatico Seleccion de Familia rated?
RumX’s 0–10 scale is strict: 7.5 sits in the “Good” band. 73% of tasters rate it Good or better; only 2% rate it below average. See the full rating guide →
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What does the community say?
79% rate it between 6 and 8. 19 selected write-ups from 212 community ratings. You can view the complete list in our app.
Review by Christian Lopez
Most helpful positive review
Personally, one of the best rums I ever tasted, very round and fruity. Talking with a friend, we talked about how well overproof suits on Venezuelan rums and this product is proof of it. The nose on this rum is just a delicacy, highly recommended. :)
Review by Felix Reiber
Most helpful mixed review
Die Nase ist angenehm und lässt neben Karamell, Vanille, Holz, und Tabak auf ein gesüßtes Produkt schließen. Am Gaumen bestätigt sich die Süßung durch Honig, Braunen Zucker und Rosinen und wird mit den Eindrücken aus der Nase ergänzt. Gut gewählte Trinkstärke. Der Abgang ist süß, würzig und holzig mit Aromen von Karamell, Vanille und etwas Kräutern, jedoch leicht verwässert. Dennoch eine Empfehlung wert.
Review by Flo B.
Much more complex and less sweet than the Reserva Exclusiva. I enjoy this one much more. For me, it evokes a strong, dark honey (pine, chestnut, ...) mixed with green herbs (herbal tea) and chocolate. Sipping it reminds me of a lush tropical rainforest.
Review by Werner10
Molasses, roasted notes, raisin, honey and very very smooth. Less sweet than the reserva exclusiva but still on the sweeter side. Also more expensive.
Review by Gerbes
Very pleasant improvement in comparison to original Diplomatico. The few years in sherry casks improve the roundness of the experience pretty well. The price is maybe little to much but still I am quite happy and I can recommend this one.
Review by Tim
This rum apparently has a higher proportion of pot still distillate than the two standard bottlings, however, the harmonious profile of this Spanish is masked by the high dosage. Too bad.
Review by Dunzi
Ich kenne ja schon den Diplomatico Reserva, der mir auch sehr gut schmeckt, dieser ist aber für mich noch besser. Sehr rund, Vanille und Honig, aber überhaupt nicht aufdringlich süß. Einer meiner Favoriten.
Review by Korkennase🥃
This Botucal is too sweet for me, although the 43% is a good fit. I had expected a little more. As I've already tried a few Botucals, I would prefer the Botucal #3 from the series, which has been my favorite so far.
Review by AllanbergDK
Very good, not as sweet as Diplomatico Exclusive
Review by Maxime Clr 🇫🇷
Nothing exceptional, but much better than other Diplomaticos (Réserva in particular) sold in bars or supermarkets. With fewer added sugars, it's sure to go down well as a digestive.
Review by Motvind
Åt det sötare hållet med mycket smak. Honung, tropiskt frukt och vanilj. Riktigt god.
Review by Rumbaer
Verkostet auf der The Village Messe 2026. Erstmal wae es schön, daasMaster Blender Nelson Hernandez anwesend war und die Flasche signierte. Ich empfinde den Seleccion de Familia als eine schöne Weiterentwicklung zum Reserva Exclusiva. Angenehme Vanille, etwas Holz, Rosinen mit einer Dosage um die 16g
Review by JonasTh
Lijkt erg op reserva exclusiva. Erg lekker
Review by Kevin Sorensen 🇩🇰
This is a rum in the lower price range. That said its still a pretty good buy and in my opinion a good beginner rum as well because it is sweet and well balanced. The nose is sweet and fruity with wood, vanilla, nuts and a hint of honey. The palate is sweet, light and woody with fruits, vanilla and earthy notes. The finish is short to medium and sweet with wood, vanilla and raisin.
Review by Maria Folkmann
It is better when chilled
Review by HenryL
Clearly the Botucal nose, slightly less sweet and therefore more pleasant than the Reserva Exclusiva. Goes down very well, easy to drink. But neither complex nor exciting and still a clear honey-like sweetness.
Review by nick_nick1
Geruch sehr angenehm. Ganz ganz leicht nach Alkohol. Leichte Frucht. Geschmack angenehm mild. Noten von Karamell und braunen Zucker. Kurz etwas Schärfe aber sehr angenehm. Abgang relativ lange. Durchaus mein Fall. Wäre eine Flasche wert
Review by Markus Fjellstad Israelsen
From a complete rum rookie: smooth, bit sweet (nor too much) but with a good variety of flavours. Finish is great, hinting at fruits and wood. Would have no problem buying this again.
Review by wrighty03
Very nice, tastes premium and smooth
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Expert review by The Fat Rum Pirate
Read full review →This rum hasn't given me any cause for excitement. At the same time it is relatively inoffensive. It's still a little too sweet for my tastes but it's certainly better than the likes of Don Papa and A.H Riise. That isn't really praise though. This is bang average. Doesn't even...
Details about Diplomatico Seleccion de Familia
A Pot & Column Still Rum from Venezuela, distilled by Destilerías Unidas S. A., at 43%.
Community purchases
452 bottles logged by 417 collectors.
A drinker & collector.
29% opened, 41 emptied and repurchased.
What does Diplomatico Seleccion de Familia cost?
Community paid 39–56 €.
Current best price: 40.38 € – within the typical community range.
What members actually paid for their bottles. A typical range, not the current shop price. Full price & collection history in RX+ →
+7 purchases in the last 3 months.
Added to collections, last 12 months — dark bars are the last 3.
452 purchased · 227 tasted · 160 wishlist · as of
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 4,661 times with an average of 7.0/10.
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