Diplomático Reserva Exclusiva (70cl, 40%)

An aged blended rum from Venezuela, combining predominantly pot-still rums with lighter column-still distillates. Selected rums mature for up to twelve years in small oak casks before blending, and sugar cane is added, so the pronounced sweetness is not solely from cask ageing. It belongs to Diplomático's Tradition range and suits neat drinking or cocktails such as an Old Fashioned or Manhattan. This bottle contains 0.7 litres at 40% ABV and is supplied without a gift tube. The nose combines toffee, orange peel and liquorice. On the palate it is full-bodied, velvety and distinctly sweet, with toffee and fudge, chocolate and light spice, followed by vanilla, fudge and candied oranges. The long finish brings gentle spice.