ALCOHOLADVOCATE
Ron Diplomático Reserva Exclusiva Rum
Aged Rum — Venezuela
Reviewed
March 22, 2019 (edited October 6, 2019)
L: Deep amber verging on copper color. Fine crest with plenty of large drops falling slowly.
N: Candied orange peel, macchiato, raisins, rich caramelized honey, brown sugar, dried bananas, dried apricots, slightly charred pineapple, vanilla, marzipan. Some baking spices show up with cinnamon, cardamom & cloves.
M: Full body, very sweet, slight burn but never aggressive, fine tannins & mild tartness. Pretty similar flavors as the nose but there is a deeper caramel & honey profile.
F: Long & lingering on ripe tropical fruits dipped in a hot caramel sauce with orange & lime zested on top.
O: I love this rum although I admit having a sweet tooth. I'm all in for unadulterated rum with no sugar added, but this one is a dessert on its own.
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@ALCOHOLADVOCATE Perfect! I may just have to give it a shot in lieu of dessert.
@danvir03 It does really well in most Tiki cocktails calling for dark rums. I would say it's a bit controversial for its sipping qualities. Some say it's too sweet & others swear by it. I like it neat in certain contexts, like as an alternative to desserts.
Is this rum best for sipping on its own? Sounds like it! Was planning on using it for cocktails. Thx!