Diplomático Reserva Exclusiva
Destilerías Unidas S.A. (DUSA) · DUSA, La Miel, Lara State, Venezuela
Diplomático Reserva Exclusiva is the rum that converts whiskey and wine drinkers — sugarcane honey and molasses blended together, then twelve years of tropical aging produce a rich, dessert-like complexity that never crosses into cloying. At $35–45, it is one of the great bargains in aged spirits.
Nose
Rich caramel, vanilla bean, ripe banana, orange peel, cocoa, toasted almond, warm oak
Palate
Brown sugar, toffee, dark chocolate, coffee, dried raisins, cinnamon, nutmeg, velvety texture
Finish
Long and complex with lingering oak, vanilla, and a whisper of dried fruit
- Base Ingredient
- Blend of sugarcane honey (concentrated sugarcane juice) and molasses
Cocktail Suggestion
Cocktail — The Venezuelan Old Fashioned: 2 oz Diplomático Reserva Exclusiva · 1 bar spoon demerara syrup · 2 dashes Angostura bitters · 1 dash orange bitters · Orange peel garnish. Stir with ice, strain over a large cube.
Food Pairing
Pair with: Bananas Foster — the caramel, banana, and vanilla in the dish mirror the rum perfectly.
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