Diplomatico Reserva Exclusiva Venezuela Rum 70 cl 40%

Reserva Exclusiva is the bottle that truly put Diplomatico on the world map, a sweet, dessert-like rum many enjoy as the finishing touch to a meal.

Expert description

Diplomatico Reserva Exclusiva is a Ron de Venezuela matured up to 12 years and bottled at 40%.

The rum comes from Destilerías Unidas in La Miel, Venezuela, founded in 1959 and today part of the Brown-Forman group. Reserva Exclusiva is a blend of rums distilled using several different methods, including the rare batch kettle technique, and matured up to 12 years, giving a rich, syrupy character with pronounced sweetness and depth that has made it one of the house's most acclaimed releases.

Tasting notes

Nose

Orange peel, toffee and liquorice, alongside rich caramel, vanilla, oak and baking spice, plus caramelised molasses and dark dried fruits like dates and figs.

Palate

Fudge-like, sliding into oak and vanilla, spiced and medium-bodied on the palate, creamy, fruity and spiced all at once, with orange bitters, vanilla and brown sugar.

Finish

Sweet and syrupy with sherry, dark chocolate and dried fig.

Specifications

Distillery: Destilerías Unidas
Region/Country: Venezuela
Type: Ron de Venezuela
Age: Up to 12 years
ABV: 40%
Size: 70 CL
EAN no.: 7594003620059
Serving suggestion: In a snifter glass after dinner

Flavour profile

Syrupy · Sweet · Caramel · Full-bodied · Spiced

Did you know?

Reserva Exclusiva was for many years the release that truly introduced Diplomatico to the international market, laying the foundation for the house's later status as one of Venezuela's most acclaimed rum brands.

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Frequently asked questions about Diplomatico Reserva Exclusiva

What defines Diplomatico Reserva Exclusiva?

The rum is a blend using several distillation methods, including the rare batch kettle technique, matured up to 12 years, giving a rich, syrupy character with pronounced sweetness.

What does Diplomatico Reserva Exclusiva taste like?

Orange peel, toffee and liquorice on the nose, a fudge-like, spiced palate, and a sweet, syrupy finish with sherry and dark chocolate.

How should Diplomatico Reserva Exclusiva be served?

Best in a snifter glass after dinner, preferably without ice, so the syrupy sweetness can fully unfold.

Who is behind Diplomatico?

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

What does "batch kettle" mean in production?

It's a rare distillation method used by only a handful of distilleries in the world, and it contributes to Diplomatico's rich, complex style.

Is Diplomatico Reserva Exclusiva a good gift?

Yes, its acclaimed status and rich, dessert-like character make it a natural gift for the rum lover.