Diplomatico Reserva Exclusiva

Rather sweet and syrupy, which I understand is due to added dosage. That said, a serviceable rum if you know what you’re getting into, inexpensive, and fairly common, so it’s a great bottle for “getting into rum” and won’t be off putting for folks who don’t usually like rum. Nice after a meal as a dessert or on the rocks as a “rum and coke”, though no coke is necessary 😉

I "discovered" this one a couple of years ago and am blown away of how great this tastes (as even a sipper!) for the price!

IF you have not tried this, run and get it NOW! The good news too, is it is now available at many, many resort destinations, so you can get it "on the road".

I literally have no other rums I have tasted in this $40 US to $80 US price range better than this! I ALWAYS have it at home, and typically the bottle is drained before anything else, it is THAT GOOD!

I recently brought it to a party loaded with the typical Scotch/whiskey drinkers and told them to try this, and even they loved it!!

Definitely a must try and/or keeper in your rum bar!

great depth in flavor smooth finish good value for money

Buon rum, è stato uno dei miei preferiti per molto tempo. Lo bevo da una decina di anni ma ho notato che non è più buono come agli inizi.
L'aroma è decisamente dolce, caramellato, molto olioso, ma non disgusta mai. Ottimo da solo (come dovrebbe essere bevuto), io l’ho provato un paio di volte anche nel mojito e sono stati i piú buoni che io abbia mai assaggiato.
Lo abbino volentieri con il cioccolato fondente salato che ne contrasta la dolcezza.
Ottimo rapporto qualità/prezzo anche se, ripeto, non è più quello di una volta.

I think this is just a personal preference because there are so many great reviews, but for me it has a spice I didn’t care for. I tried it on the rocks, and on the rocks with lime. Both tries didn’t work out for me.

A bit more syrupy texture (a bit like the Legendario Elixir) that may throw off some people.

I do enjoy this one on the rocks.

I like it in a rom and Coke. One of my go to for that drink.

With all that has happened in Venezuela its remarkable this is still available. seems to be everybody best for the price point. recently found the de Familia in the US and have to rate it even slightly higher. Thick heavy legs.

Rum dal colore abbastanza scuro.
L'odore è piuttosto intenso subito e molto piacevole.
Il sapore al palato è molto rotondo ed equilibrato, abbastanza dolce ma per niente stucchevole.
La persistenza purtroppo è poca, il buon aroma svanisce presto.
Meriterebbe una bottiglia più bella e più intrigante di quella con cui viene venduto, ma tenuto conto del prezzo di vendita onesto (almeno dove lo compro io, a circa 32 euro), lo trovo un ottimo rum, con grande rapporto qualità prezzo.

This rum is pretty much the standard for how I rate other rums. It was one of my first sipping rums and is still a favorite today. The only issue I have with it is the sweetness. For this reason, Diplomático's Selection de Familia rates higher for me.

Smooth mouth and throat feel with a low warmth on the finish. Maple syrup, carmel, brown sugar, and molasses give way to an oily floral finish. Too sweet for my liking. Leaves an almost sweet coating in your mouth. Nice botanical flavors throughout and during the lasting finish.