Diplomatico launches new cigar to pair with rum
Published by Diplomatico ago via Cigar Afficianato
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Venezuela | Aged | 40% ABV | Pot Still
Diplomatico Reserva Exclusiva rum is distilled from molassis in copper pot stills and then aged in small oak casks for on average 12 years before being bottled.
Produced in Venezuela, which has a rich rum history dating to 1896, the Diplomatico Reserva Exclusiva distillery is located on the northern slopes of the Andes mountains.
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Published by Diplomatico ago via Cigar Afficianato
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This is one of those rums which the purists may say is not really a rum, and to be fair, they may have a point ... it is very sweet indeed!
However, the sweetness makes it absolutely perfect to drink after a good meal (or perhaps instead of, LOL!) I generally compare this to the Pyrat XO, because of the sweetness and comparable cost, but the Diplomatico Reserva Exclusiva is a far superior product. It has loads of caramel, a tiny little bit of citrus, honey, vanilla and the oak notes are more nutty than oaky, if that makes sense.
It is incredibly smooth, so don't even think about sticking an ice cube in there to quell the alcohol burn, because it's simply not needed. Right from the first glass, you can swig as much of it as your desired state of mind requires without wincing or shuddering.
If you're fond of an after-dinner licquer, get a bottle of this instead. Your mouth will thank you!
For around £35, it is great value for money.