Ron Diplomatico Seleccion de Familia (70cl, 43%)

Ron Diplomatico Seleccion de Familia is an aged Venezuelan rum, matured for up to twelve years in ex-bourbon barrels, ex-sherry casks and new American oak. It is made at Destilerías Unidas S.A. in La Miel, Lara state, and sits at the top of the Diplomático Tradición range. The blend is 90% heavy rum from copper pot stills, with light column-still rum and medium batch kettle rum making up the rest. Fermentation uses 90% sugar cane honey and 10% molasses. The nose shows dark chocolate, toasted nuts, toffee and dried fruit. The palate is full-bodied and viscous, with vanilla, coconut macaroon, sultanas, tobacco leaf and oak. The finish is long and warming.