Venezuela
Venezuela: exploring Venezuela rum heritage and premium rum styles and brands
Sun-baked valleys, Andean foothills and Caribbean breezes shape Venezuela rum into an elegant, Spanish-influenced style. Protected by the Ron de Venezuela designation, most bottlings are patiently matured in oak for a rounded, silky profile of vanilla, cocoa, caramel and dried fruits. On RumX you’ll find 300 expressions spanning white, solera and long-aged blends.
Our community has logged 5,318 reviews with a median score of 7.3/10—proof that rum from this country is both reliable and rewarding. Fans praise easy-sipping favorites like Santa Teresa 1796 and Diplomatico’s range, while advanced tasters debate sweetness levels and 40% ABV lightness. If you enjoy approachable depth at a fair price, rum from Venezuela belongs on your shortlist.
Popular rums from Venezuela
Top rated Venezuela rums
Asta Morris Rasta Morris Venezuela 2008
2008 11yr 63,1%
Vibrant, woody rum with sweet, chocolatey notes.
The Nectar C.A.C.D The Nectar Of The Daily Drams 2005
2005 15yr 61,7%
Rich vanilla, cocoa, and smoky finish rum.
Levy Lane C.A.D.C Tamosi Venezuela 2005
2005 17yr 61,9%
Rich caramel, vanilla, and oak with deep bittersweet spices.
The Nectar C.A.C.D The Nectar Of The Daily Drams Venezuela 2006
2006 16yr 64,7%
Bold, complex, caramel-forward Venezuelan rum.
CDI C.A.D.C Venezuela (Bottled for Germany) 2005
2005 13yr 60,8%
Complex, fruity, and spicy Venezuelan experience.
Diplomático / Botucal Single Vintage 2004
2004 13yr 43%
Balanced citrus-chocolate sipper with long finish
Diplomático / Botucal Single Vintage 2005
2005 13yr 43%
Sherry-forward, smooth sipping rum
Diplomático / Botucal Single Vintage 2007
2007 1yr - 12yr 43%
sweet, sherry-touched dessert sipper
TCRL Venezuela 11+1 2006
2006 1yr - 11yr 60,9%
Complex, bold, sweet spices; strong cask strength.
Diplomático / Botucal Single Vintage 2001
2001 13yr
Sweet and rich with caramel and fruits.
Rum Shark Santa Teresa Salto Angel (Edition T2V) Era of Discovery 2009
2009 13yr 61,5%
Sweet orange and vanilla, bold finish
Flavour profile of Venezuela
Most frequently mentioned flavors
RumX drinkers describe Venezuela’s rums as smooth, dessert-leaning and crowd-pleasing, often showing vanilla, honey, caramel and dried fruit. Diplomatico/Botucal spans polarizing scores—from 4.8/10 to 9.1/10—while Santa Teresa 1796 typically lands around 7.0–8.0/10. Pampero Aniversario is praised neat by some, mixed by others. Overall median 7.3/10 suggests dependable quality, with higher-tier releases offering more complexity for enthusiasts.
Popular distilleries of Venezuela
- Destilerías Unidas S. A. 41 rums
- Licorero del Centro 32 rums
- Santa Teresa 23 rums
- Destileria Carupano 12 rums
- Destileria Sofa 9 rums
- C.A.D.C 30 rums
- Beveland 2 rums
- C.A.C.D 5 rums
All rums from Venezuela
- BBC Spirit Bocatheva Full Proof 15yr 62% RX12522
- Asta Morris Rasta Morris Venezuela 2008 11yr 63,1% RX7016
- Cadenhead‘s C.A.C.S.A. Venezuela 2005 13yr 58,6% RX8686
- The Nectar C.A.C.D The Nectar Of The Daily Drams 2005 15yr 61,7% RX10442
- C.A.D.C Rum Artesanal Venezuela Rum 2007 12yr 59,8% RX533
- Romdeluxe Collectors Series No. 16 2023 12yr 64,10% RX17074
- Valinch & Mallet C.A.D.C The Spirit of Art (Traditional Rum) 2004 18yr 56,3% RX13983
- Bristol Destileria Sofa Venezuela 12 Years Old 2010 12yr 47% RX12631
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