Diplomatico Planas Aged Sipping Venezuela Rum 47%

Planas proves a clear rum can absolutely carry the depth of age, it's just stripped of colour, not of flavour.

Expert description

Diplomatico Planas is a Ron de Venezuela matured 6 years and bottled at 47%.

The rum comes from Destilerías Unidas in La Miel, Venezuela, founded in 1959 and today part of the Brown-Forman group. After 6 years of maturation, Planas is charcoal filtered to remove the colour, making it well suited for cocktails where you don't want to alter the drink's hue, while retaining the soft, age-driven flavour notes from cask maturation. The slightly higher strength of 47% gives the rum extra weight and character compared to the house's more accessible releases.

Tasting notes

Nose

Rich vanilla with fresh coconut, lemon and black tea, plus a hint of oily lemon rind.

Palate

Chewy toffee and a fresh, grassy note, with heat from fresh chilli, sweet barley sugar, citrus zest and a touch of espresso.

Finish

Drying and peppery with a hint of juicy apricot that softens into gentle clove and baking spice.

Specifications

Distillery: Destilerías Unidas
Region/Country: Venezuela
Type: Ron de Venezuela
Age: 6 years
ABV: 47%
Size: 70 CL
Natural colour: No
EAN no.: 7594003626884
Serving suggestion: In a Daiquiri or other classic cocktail

Flavour profile

Fresh · Spiced · Citrus · Caramel · Complex

Did you know?

Diplomatico was founded on the grounds of an old sugar refinery in La Miel, and part of the house style is still created using the rare batch kettle distillation method, used by only a handful of distilleries in the world.

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Frequently asked questions about Diplomatico Planas

What defines Diplomatico Planas?

The rum is matured 6 years and then charcoal filtered to remove the colour, giving a clear rum that retains the soft, age-driven flavour notes from cask maturation.

What does Diplomatico Planas taste like?

Rich vanilla and coconut on the nose, a palate of chewy toffee and fresh chilli, and a drying, peppery finish with apricot.

Why is Diplomatico Planas clear despite 6 years of ageing?

After maturation, the rum is charcoal filtered to remove the colour while the flavour from cask ageing is retained, making it well suited for cocktails without altering the drink's hue.

How should Diplomatico Planas be served?

Great in a Daiquiri or other classic cocktail, where the fresh, spiced character comes into its own.

Who is behind Diplomatico?

Destilerías Unidas in La Miel, Venezuela, founded in 1959 and today part of the Brown-Forman group.

Is Diplomatico Planas good for beginners?

Yes, but the slightly higher 47% strength gives it more character than many other clear rums, making it broadly appealing to both beginners and experienced rum lovers.