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Diplomatico Distillery Collection No1 Batch Kettle rum

Diplomatico Distillery Collection No1 Batch Kettle

Venezuela | Aged

7.3/10
62 ratings
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62 Diplomatico Distillery Collection No1 Batch Kettle Ratings

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Paul B 🇺🇸 | 472 ratings
Posted 5 years ago

This limited edition of only 5000 bottles sat alone on the shelf of my favorite liquor store for quite some time because it costs twice as much as their more popular Reserva Exclusiva. I was reluctant to buy it myself despite the title of this review leaving a burning impression upon me. So what did it take? Reports of political turmoil with dictator Maduro refusing to leave Venezuela where these rums are produced. Gosh, what if the day comes when we can no longer get rums from Venezuela? So I stockpiled a few others from that country without opening them. Since this was the only new one to me, it got opened to answer the question in this title.

For my first pour, I let it breathe in the snifter for at least six minutes to match it's age in years. It does appear to be dry with no added sugar. The aroma is a complex harmony of flavors that are difficult for me to tell apart. On the palate is the same with very little burn and a hint of oak. It was wise of them to only age it for six years in various types of used oak barrels. They have lots of claims on the flavors derived from these barrels, but the description strikes me as being driven by wild imagination to sell out this product. The question in this title is what sold me to buy it, despite probably never finding another bottle if I rated it as a 10. Even if it were available again, I would still prefer two bottles of DRE at the same price over this $72 rum. From all of the detailed descriptions on the box, this rum also strikes me as being similar to why concept cars are made for the auto shows, to strut their stuff on what they can really do if put to the test. It is always an expensive experiment.

And the answer to that question in the title is that they should experiment with a semi-dry version of the DRE with less than 20 gpl of added sugar that is different from their Mantuano. They can do it while still having an attractive price! I trust them! Sugar bombs like DRE get the most popular attention, but represent only a small percentage of rums available. Their sweetness brings them lots of popularity, but their DRE is one of the better sugar bombs.

After having this one for a week, I don't like the aftertaste. Therefore, my initial rating drops down from an 8 to a 7, especially at $72. And though I hate to admit it, this rum tastes like a subdued version of Fernet Branca, but lacking any curative properties. I also found a merchant that has three bottles that are not selling. When my bottle is finally gone, I won't replace it.

Demno 🇨🇿 | 92 ratings
Posted almost 6 years ago

Diplomaticos from 2000-2002 are gone, so I tried this new special one. At first it hits you with a lot of alcohol in the nose, but also sweetness and various aromas. If you let it breathe for a few minutes, you discover a very neat rum.

Chet 🇺🇸 | 199 ratings
Posted almost 5 years ago

if its Diplomatico it's good that's just a given. This rum is a stronger more robust rum, very little if any sweetness, you can stand a fork in it. Dark fruit and esters on the nose. After finish is the best part of the rum, a touch of bitterness and a bite of alcohol will let you know that you have partook. I liked the No2 best.

Marco Forlani 🇮🇹 | 35 ratings
Posted almost 3 years ago

I don’t know if I had a bad sample, but the bottle I bought was characterised by a strong alcoholic kick, which is not helping in understanding and appreciating the taste of the product. It’s less smooth than the usual Diplomatico. You can still appreciate some of the variety of taste typical of the family. The wood taste is prevailing over the vanilla.

Docsarvis (PREMIUM) 🇺🇸 | 463 ratings
Posted over 3 years ago

It’s pricey. But this is very good rum. I agree with other reviewers that this is stronger. And that is GOOD ! Because the balance I there too. Thus is a crafted distillation. Berserk and complex. Superb on ice. Also very good neat. Has some smokiness. No sweetness. Smooth baby, smooth.
Currant and black cherry notes. Crisp and chewy. Great body. Finish is really clean but a little short. I may rate this 9 later. Very strong 8.5. Outstanding sipper.

Joel 🇨🇦 | 5 ratings
Posted over 4 years ago

This app s a special rum with other type of caractère. Very good

dakob 🇨🇿 | 58 ratings
Posted 22 days ago

Fiery elegance, smooth attitude. Beyoncé of rums. Strong, oaky warmth with sweet undertones.

Paul 🇬🇧 | 22 ratings
Posted 3 months ago

A golden rum with 43% alcohol, so a little fire to start with. However, well worth it with fruity notes, vanilla.

Rummel (PREMIUM) 🇳🇱 | 52 ratings
Posted 5 months ago

This rum is a bit stronger in taste. First sip a little burn in the throat. After that, it's not so bad. It has a small wood flavor and has a quite nice aftertaste. Yet I miss something. Taste remains somewhat flat. That's why this one gets a seven.

revsteph 🇺🇸 | 368 ratings
Posted 11 months ago

Tasted at Laka Lono 8/25/22
This is a fiery yet delicious rum. It does cool down as you drink it.
#1 of 3 in a Steph Diplomatico flight

ripperussr 🇨🇿 | 475 ratings
Posted 12 months ago

Strong aroma, mix of industrial and sweet. Sweet burned caramel beginning, then wooden touch and solid sweet warming tail




Brand Details

Name: Distillery Collection No1 Batch Kettle
Type: Diplomatico
Raw Material: Unknown
Process: Pure blend (1 distillery)
Distillation: Unknown
Women Led Rum: No

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