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 rum has the most sugar and additives added to it that I've tasted so far. Hence I was a bit dubious how this tremendous amount of sugar (over 20 grams per liter) will affect the taste, but I've got a fairly positive surprise. Although the rum definitely tastes sweet (therefore not recommended to people who prefer classic style rums), it still manages to keep a certain balance with the rest of the flavors. These flavors are rather nutty and dried fruit like, I was missing the touch of tropical fruits usually present in rums from the Caribbean.The smell is average for this age, but still very pleasant. My overall experience with this rum is good, but somehow I got the impression that I'm actually drinking a sweet liquor with some rum mixed in it. Also the price tag makes me wonder if I should vote for this rum again, perhaps as a gift (it has a nice presentable bottle with real cork closing and an artisanal stamp as the label).