Authentically-Crafted Venezuelan Rum and Unique Taste
Diplomático, an authentically-crafted Venezuelan rum is crafted from locally-sourced sugar cane and distilled at the foot of the Andes Mountains using a unique system of three styles: column still, batch kettle and pot still. Diplomático’s portfolio includes an array of expressions from the complex sipping rum, Reserva Exclusiva, to the intense white rum blend, Planas and superbly-balanced aged rum blend, Mantuano.
As the Super-Premium Rum category continues to surge*, Diplomático is a category leader, disrupting consumers’ perceptions of what rum can be.
Additionally, Jose Luis Ballesteros was recently appointed as National Brand Ambassador. Jose Luis is a fourth-generation member of the founding family of Diplomático, and has spent a lifetime learning about all facets of the brand, ultimately finding his passion in bringing the taste of it to the world (full bio HERE).
Please see additional brand and product information below.
THE BRAND:
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Diplomático Rum is one of the leading super premium rums worldwide. A product of Venezuela, it is crafted from locally-sourced sugar cane and distilled with authenticity, craft and care.
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The distillery lies at the foot of the Andes Mountains in Venezuela, in an ideal area whose climate and raw materials facilitate the crafting of the very best version of its rums.
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With a series of unique systems for distillation, three styles – column still, batch kettle and pot still – are at the heart of Diplomatico’s rum-making process.
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Diplomático’s breadth of craftsmanship results in a range of spirit profiles from these methods of distillation blended to produce a diverse collection of fine rums and unique taste profiles.
THE RANGE:
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Reserva Exclusiva (40% ABV, SRP $39.99)
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An elegant and complex sipping rum blended from exclusive aged rum reserves carefully selected by our Master Blenders. It boasts a signature smoothness and an outstanding balance that make it ideal for sipping or creating a twist on classic brown spirits cocktails.
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A complex combination of mainly pot and batch kettle distillates, providing a superb balance of heavy and light rums aged in ex-bourbon and ex-whiskey casks.
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Diplomatico Orange Cocoa Experience (Reserva Exclusiva)
Ingredients:
60 ml Diplomático Reserva Exclusiva
A slice of orange
Unsweetened raw cocoa powder
Method:
Take your orange, cut it in half, cut a slice (about 6 mm) and cut it into 4 equal segments.
Pour a teaspoon of cocoa into a small cup, take the 4 orange segments and dip one side into the cocoa powder.
Take a rectangular board and place your glass on the left.
On the right side of the plate, arrange the 4 orange segments well.
You can gently place cocoa powder next to the oranges for those who want more cocoa!
Garnish: No garnish needed! Just alternate between a sip of Reserva Exclusiva and a slice of orange with cocoa.
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Planas (47% ABV, SRP $27.99)
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An elegant, rich and surprisingly intense white rum blend.
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Uniquely aged white rum for unrivaled complexity and carefully filtered to give a clear appearance. Aged in ex-bourbon barrels and ex-whiskey barrels, with a majority of light rum for crisp and fruity spirit.
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Planas Daiquiri
Ingredients:
- 50 ml Planas
- 20 ml Lime juice
- 15 ml sugar syrup
Method:
- Add all ingredients to a shaker, fill with ice, shake and strain. Garnish with lime wedge.
Pair with Ceviche
Ingredients: for 4 servings: 400 g peeled prawns, 6 coriander leaves finely chopped, 1 tablespoon hot pepper finely chopped , 1 cup olive oil, lime juice (8 limes), 5 tablespoons sugar, 3 teaspoons salt, 3 tablespoons lemon juice, 1/4 cup coconut milk, 3 tablespoons Diplomático Planas rum, peppermint.
Mix the prawns, some of the peppermint, 3 coriander leaves, 3 tablespoons olive oil, lime juice, 2 tablespoons sugar and 1 teaspoon salt. Marinate for 1 hour, strain and refrigerate. Mix the rest of the olive oil, salt, sugar, coriander, lemon juice, coconut milk and rum. Add to the previous mix and chill. Serve in bowls and garnish with the rest of the peppermint. Enjoy!
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Mantuano (40% ABV, SRP $27.99)
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Superbly balanced, ideal for mixing in cocktails or drinking neat.
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A blend of light rums from both column and batch kettle distillations, rounded out with heavy pot still rum, all aged in ex-bourbon and ex-whiskey barrels
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Mantuano Jungle Bird
Ingredients:
- 55 ml Diplomático Mantuano
- 25 ml Bitter Liqueur
- 30 ml Pineapple Puree
- 10 ml Sugar Cane Syrup
- 15 ml Lemon Juice
- Pineapple Leaves
Method:
- Add ingredients into a cocktail shaker filled with ice and shake. Strain into a Double Old Fashioned glass with a large rock of ice. Garnish with fresh pineapple leaves.
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Selección De Familia (43% ABV, SRP $49.99)
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A special and elegant blend of rum reserves featuring specific barrels hand-selected by our Master Blenders to create a blend that uniquely embodies the Diplomatico house style and features a dry finish.
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Exquisite blend of rums aged to optimum maturity in ex-bourbon barrels and rounded with rums finished in ex-sherry barrels for additional complexity. This sophisticated blend brings in all five distillate types, creating a harmony of robust and light rum profiles and is rounded out with rums finished in Spanish sherry casks.
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Ambassador (47% ABV, SRP $249.99)
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An exquisite expression crafted from the finest reserves and available in limited quantities.
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Rums aged in ex-bourbon casks and ex-whiskey casks, are 100% finished in precious handmade, Spanish sherry casks, seasoned in the Sherry triangle with Spanish Sherry wine including PX, Oloroso and Amontillado. This blend brings in a high level of heavy rum from our characteristic copper pot still for a robust taste profile.
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*The premium and above price segments where Diplomatico lies continue to drive value growth with an increase of 6.7% for the $30-39 price segment. These segments have shown solid YoY gains, standing out as the only contributors to the category’s performance. Source: Nielsen Total US $30.00-$39.99 Rum Value change, L52 Wks ending 2/24/2024
