Diplomático / Botucal

Born in 1959 at the La Miel distillery, Diplomático/Botucal channels Andean water, tropical maturation, and a versatile toolkit of copper pot, batch kettle, and Barbet column stills. According to DUSA and long-time master blender Tito Cordero, the house style begins with high-quality sugar cane honeys and molasses aged in ex-bourbon and ex-malt whisky casks, with select sherry finishes. Sustainability efforts and a trophy cabinet featuring 20+ gold medals further underline authority.

The range covers everyday to prestige: Diplomatico Reserva Exclusiva, Mantuano, and Planas for the core; the Diplomatico Distillery Collection for still-specific character; Diplomatico Single Vintage and Diplomatico Ambassador for elevated, sherry-influenced complexity. Looking for archetypal Venezuelan rum? Community reviews on RumX map flavor intensity and sweetness levels so choices become simple.

What does Diplomatico Reserva Exclusiva taste like? Expect orange peel, toffee, brown sugar, cocoa, and a silky mouthfeel. Prefer something less sweet? Diplomatico Mantuano leans drier with woody spice, coffee, and molasses, while Diplomatico Planas is crisp, clean, and ideal for high-quality mixing.

How should you serve it? As a Sipping rum, enjoy neat in a tulip glass at 18–20°C or over a single cube. For cocktails, try a Planas Daiquiri, a Mantuano Old Fashioned, or a Chocolate Orange Rum Old Fashioned with Reserva Exclusiva. Pair with 70% dark chocolate, orange zest, roasted nuts, tiramisu, aged gouda, or a mellow cigar. Occasions: after-dinner desserts, relaxed weekends, and gifting.

Ready to explore Diplomatico Rum more deeply? Compare community tasting notes for Single Vintage, Ambassador, and the Distillery Collection alongside Botucal Reserva Exclusiva. Discover Rum Venezuela favorites, track your tastings, and shop with confidence on RumX.