geologyjane
Reviewed
February 19, 2020 (edited July 1, 2020)
When is the best time to try rum? Apparently after warming up with some cask strength Glen Moray - this Ron Diplomático Reserva Exclusiva Rum doesn’t seem overly sweet at all now.
I’m only a dabbler in rum - rum probably takes fourth or fifth billing to whisk(e)y depending on my mood and which rum is at hand. But considering this bottle has been languishing a bit, it seemed like good time to revisit it.
Nose: Dark, syrupy molasses, butterscotch, sage, and bitter orange peels. Funky fruit like baked bananas and roasted nuts. Little bit of clove and gingerbread.
Palate: Rich and bold, but very sweet. Lots of nice qualities from the nose transferring over. Dark toffee and butterscotch, roasted sage and herbs, funky banana bread, oily vanilla, and a nice kick of ginger and spice. Hints of licorice, orange zest, and wood. Great mouthfeel, texture, and delivery.
Finish: The only let down of an otherwise fairly impressive dram. It’s just a bit too short. Dominated by a funky sweetness trailing off into zesty fruit and baking spice.
Verdict: Yeah it’s sweet and I’d love to see it with less added sugar. But everything else is excellent and it’s dangerously easy to drink. Best to serve this as an after dinner dram. Coming from someone who is used to shelling out for single malts, an easily obtainable 12 year rum for under $40 and at this level of quality and complexity is unbeatable. Recommended in the place of a dessert or digestif.
4.25 ~ Excellent
38.0
USD
per
Bottle