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Diplomatico Reserva Exclusiva Rum
Exceptional Venezuelan Rum
Tasting Notes from the Curator
Diplomatico Reserva Exclusiva is an elegant and complex sipping rum, carefully crafted from the purest of sugar cane honey. It boasts of a rich golden amber color. On the nose, it is complex and full of character and boasts of maple syrup, orange peel, brown sugar and liquorice. The taste is that of a sweet toffee fudge with an elegant finish.
Pairings
Best served neat or on the rocks but also works well with sophisticated cocktails such as Old Fashioned which is combined with simple syrup. Angostura bitters, orange zest and ice, garnished with an orange zest twist. You may also try the Sazerac Twist which is this elegant rum combined with Lapsang tea infused Cognac, sugar syrup, Peychaud bitters and coffee infused absinthe.
Although preferably taken as solo, Diplomatico Reserva Exclusiva can also make a great partner with rich chocolate based desserts.
Most Awarded Rum in the World
The history of Diplomático began in Venezuela in 1959, with the establishment of the distillery where all of its rums are produced. Today, the company is one of the largest rum producers in Venezuela. Diplomático is distributed in over 80 countries. It holds the “Ron de Venezuela” DOC (Protected Denomination of Origin) and is recognized as one of the finest rums in the world.
Diplomatico Reserva Exclusiva is known in the industry and is the most awarded rum in the world. Since it’s birth in 2002 the Venezuelan spirit has scooped 25 top level awards peaking in 2007 when it collected 7 top Spirits accolades. Among these awards: the Double Gold Medal at the San Francisco World Spirits Competitor, the highest score of 92 at the Ultimate Spirits Challenge, two 94-point scores from Tastings International Review of Spirits.
Storage Instructions
Store your bottle upright in a cool, dark place, ideally between 12 and 15°C. Unopened bottles can last for an indefinite amount of time, but the closer you get to the bottom third of the bottle, please consume quickly to prevent oxidation and taste alteration.
