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#142: Diplomatico Reserva Exclusiva

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Last but not least our 10th review tonight is also our first Rum review. Diplomatico Reserva Exclusiva. This is one that's close to the crew's heart as most of us have had a bottle at some point in the last 5 years, and we've all enjoyed it very much.


Diplomatico Reserva Exclusiva. 40% ABV. Venezuelan Rum. $60 CAD. Some sugar added.


We sniff around:


Simon gets a herbal note. Thai basil. Almost a black liquorish aroma to it.


Scott gets a banana. Really ripe one. Molasses.


Trevor goes for Caramel.


We cheers.


Nice little desert Scott says.


Simon points to the syruppy and thick mouthfeel. He still finds that herbally note he likes.


Not so sweet that it tastes like a liqueur, but it is threading that line. Very syruppy taste.


Reviews: Scott gives this an 86. Best rum he's ever had. It's pretty sweet, can't have too much, but it's got nice banana, molasses notes, tropical fruits. It's delicious and smooth. Staple on his shelf. Sean loves this as well. He goes 85. He'll continue to have it on his shelf. Trevor thinks it's nice. Banana, desert rum. 81. Kyle is at 85. He gets a little coconut note too that he likes. Would have this on his shelf. Simon would like to invest in some fancier rums. This has some nice notes and he currently has a bottle at home he's been nursing. This is like maple syrup with booze. Well put together, he goes 82. We average out to 83.8.


Overall: Think this is a gateway rum. This is the rum that gets you excited about rums. 2021 is pretty booked up and we do have another rum on the list, but definitely expect us to invest in some fancy rums in 2022. We wholeheartedly recommend you pick up a bottle of this. Diplomatico Reserva beats out Lagavulin 8 by 0.1 points on our value scale at 90.4 to take silver. We've got a lot to learn in the rum department, but this is one we'll keep coming back to.


Cheers!

The S&P Crew.

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