Diplomático / Botucal No. 1 Single Batch Kettle Rum

Aromas of vanilla, caramel, and wood lead to a palate that is spicy, slightly alcoholic, and focuses on sweet notes. RumX tasters call it a solid, less sweet alternative to the classic, with a short finish but notable character.

7.2  / 10  (84 reviews)

Heathered vanilla, caramel and wood with gentle spicy warmth.

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    How does this rum taste?

    • Vanilla and caramel sweetness
    • Woody, oaky complexity
    • Limited release character

    Vanilla and caramel sweetness stand out on both nose and palate, enriched by woody undertones and a gentle touch of spice. The 47% pot-still character brings noticeable warmth, balanced by mellow cherry notes and subtle oak. Some tasters mention a brief finish and pronounced alcohol, but those who appreciate a drier, less sweet Diplomático experience find plenty of charm here. Worth exploring if you’re after a limited Venezuelan rum with both character and value.

    Aroma

    Woody Caramel Vanilla Alcoholic

    Taste

    Woody Vanilla Caramel Alcoholic

    How is this rum rated?

    7.2  / 10  (84 reviews)

    "Better than the classic Diplomat."

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    7.3 / 10
    Review by: Mirko Frosini 🇮🇪

    "Shopbesuch Rum Paradise Hamburg April 2025. Als nächstes ein Botucal. Ist auch ein etwas süßerer Rum. Vanille und Karamell in der Nase, aber auch etwas Holz ist erkennbar. Am Gaumen kommt dann noch ein Hauch von Schokolade hinzu."

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    7.2 / 10
    Review by: Timo Groeger

    "Not worth the price for me. But I'm a bit of a sucker when it comes to Botucal anyway"

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    6.8 / 10
    Review by: Adrian Wahl

    "Good, pleasing ron. Not very sweet. Certainly a good accompaniment to a cigar. There are better, but also much worse."

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    7.7 / 10
    Review by: Joachim Guger
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    Details about this rum

    Country
    Brand
    Diplomático / Botucal
    RumX ID
    RX118
    ABV
    47%
    Category
    Pot Still Rum
    Made from
    Sugar cane honey
    Distillation
    Pot Still
    No. of bottles
    5,000
    Bottle volume
    70cl
    Price range
    <100€
    Type of spirit
    Rum
    Destilerías Unidas S. A. 47% Diplomático / Botucal No. 1 Single Batch Kettle Rum

    How is the price of this rum developing?

    The RumX community has already added 232 bottles to their collections:

    closed
    166
    opened
    46
    emptied
    20
    Open rate
    28%
    Ø Market value
    64€

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    About the Destilerías Unidas S. A. distillery

    The Destilerías Unidas S. A. distillery is located in Venezuela. Rums from Destilerías Unidas S. A. have been reviewed 2,915 times with an average of 7.4/10.

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