Destilerias Unidas S.A.
Hacienda Botucal
43%
NAS
Diplomático's Single Vintage 2013 Rum, produced in Venezuela, is crafted from special reserves distilled in a single year. After initial aging in bourbon and single malt whisky casks, the rum undergoes a final maturation in sherry barrels. Bottled at 43% ABV, it retails for around $119.97.
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Sweet and earthy, wood and wet leaves mingle with marzipan and cherry syrup. There is a spice that comes through eventually, akin to cloves and nutmeg.
The initial taste of cherry filling carries over from the nose, joined by the cask’s woody influence. Vanilla emerges mid-palate, followed by familiar baking spices. The texture is thinner and less chewy than expected, offering a lighter mouthfeel.
Somewhat brief, with warming spice and a subtle tannic edge that adds a touch of dryness.
Diplomático Single Vintage 2013 is a great expression that may appeal to whiskey lovers, as many of its flavor notes — oak, spice and cherries — are more commonly found in that realm. While the rum offers some complexity, the mouthfeel is a bit thin, and a slightly higher ABV could have added more structure and depth, giving the flavors a stronger foundation to stand on.
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Disclosure: The producer provided this sample to review free of charge, and without expectation of review or rating.
