Velvet molasses meets Latin swagger—this bottle doesn’t whisper, it croons.
🏷️ Bottle Basics
- Brand: Diplomatico
- Origin: Venezuela
- ABV: 40%
- Age Statement: Blend of 12 years
- Price Range: £40–£50
👃 Official Tasting Notes
A rich, sweet rum with aromas of orange peel, toffee, and licorice. The palate delivers notes of fudge, dark chocolate, and dried fruit, with a long, syrupy finish.
🗣️ Critic & User Consensus
Widely loved for its dessert-like profile, Diplomatico Reserva Exclusiva is often described as “liquid tiramisu.” Customers praise its smoothness, depth, and giftability. Some find it too sweet for mixing, but perfect for sipping neat or pairing with dark chocolate.
🥃 The Grog Blog Take
This isn’t just a rum—it’s a velvet lounge singer in a bottle. Diplomatico croons with molasses and chocolate, then winks with orange zest and licorice. It’s the kind of bottle that makes you want to dim the lights, cue the jazz, and pour slow. If you’re chasing complexity, this is your sweet spot.
🎨 Flavor Wheel
🍊 Orange peel
🍫 Dark chocolate
🍬 Fudge
🍇 Dried fruit
🪵 Oak syrup
📊 Core Pillar Ratings
- Aroma: 9/10 – rich and inviting
- Palate: 8.5/10 – dessert-like depth
- Finish: 8/10 – long and syrupy
- Complexity: 7.5/10 – layered but accessible
- Value: 8/10 – premium feel under £50
- Mixability: 5/10 – best enjoyed neat
💷 Buy Now: Claim Your Ration
Ready to taste the legend? Here are your best ports of call:
- 🥃 Master of Malt – Grab your bottle and savour the velvet pour.
- 🍹 DrinkSupermarket – Add to your rum log and pair it with dark chocolate.
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