Diplomatico – Distillery Collection No 3

Diplomatico – Distillery Collection No 3

In this Distillery Collection No 3 from Diplomatico you will find a complex rum made from the best quality sugar cane honey and aged in smaller white American oak casks until reaching full maturity. Made from only older Copper pot stills, shipped to the Diplomatico La Miel distillery in 1959 from Scotland, where they were originally used to produce whisky.

During the ripening process, additional aromas are developed which combine sweet and tropical fruits with underlying notes of caramel and vanilla.

Scent: Here it combines sweet with tropical fruits with underlying notes of caramel and vanilla.
Taste: It feels balanced and well structured, where the wood taste is combined with coffee and notes of dark chocolate, which ends with a deep and pleasant finish.

Method and Production The Copper Pot Still system was introduced at Diplomaticos La Miel distillery in 1959. This distillation system was originally used in Scotland for the production of whisky. Using the best sugar cane, the distillate is matured in small American white oak casks; and until it reaches its optimal maturity, resulting in a complex and delicious rum. It is this rum that forms the core of Diplomático's unique flavor profile.

About Diplomatico:

The history of Diplomático began in 1959, in Venezuela. At the time, Licorerías Unidas SA (LUSA) owned the distillery, and the main shareholder was Seagram's International, one of the world's largest wine and spirits distributors.

In 2002, LUSA was put up for sale, including the distillery and the Diplomático brand. LUSA was sold exclusively on the South American market. A group of Venezuelan entrepreneurs, most of them with extensive experience in the spirits industry, were convinced that the company had potential. They therefore decided to take the chance and made an offer to acquire LUSA. In the same year, LUSA 100% became Venezuelan, privately owned and adopted its current name: Destilerías Unidas SA (DUSA).

In 2011, the Master Blender, Mr. Tito Cordero great recognition when he was named the world's best Master Blender, as the first Venezuelan ever. Diplomatico has won over 54 medals at international competitions, such as SIP Awards, San Francisco World Spirits, Miami Rum XP, Monde Selection etc.

The flagship from Diplomatico is their Diplomatico Reserva Exclusiva, which is a blend exclusively of rum distillates from pot stills and then aged up to 12 years. The Reserva Exclusiva is a splendid specimen of all that Diplomatico has to offer; characteristic round sweetness, fruity notes and a high intensity in the flavor profile.