Diplomatico Seleccion de Familia

Aroma leans on vanilla, caramel, woody and raisin notes, with a palate that's mellow, sweet, and round. Community consensus points to a smooth, accessible sipper that's a step up from the standard range—ideal for dessert-style rum lovers.

7.5  / 10  (180 reviews)

Smooth vanilla, caramel and wood in an easy sipper.

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    How does this rum taste?

    • Smooth and round mouthfeel
    • Rich vanilla and caramel notes
    • Easy to sip, beginner-friendly

    Vanilla and caramelized notes greet the nose, followed by a balanced sweetness, woody undertones, and a subtle raisin accent. RumX tasters highlight its smooth, round profile—'very nice, tastes premium and smooth'—with less overt sweetness than Reserva Exclusiva but still approachable. Those seeking a gentle, dessert-leaning sipper will find value here. Worth discovering for fans of smooth, easygoing rums.

    Aroma

    Vanilla Raisin Woody Caramelized

    Taste

    Vanilla Caramelized Sweet Woody

    How is this rum rated?

    7.5  / 10  (180 reviews)

    "This rum apparently has a higher proportion of pot still distillate than the two standard bottlings, however, the harmonious profile of this Spanish is masked by the high dosage. Too bad."

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    7.2 / 10
    Review by: Tim

    "The nose is pleasant and suggests a sweetened product alongside caramel, vanilla, wood and tobacco. On the palate, the sweetness is confirmed by honey, brown sugar and raisins and is complemented by the impressions from the nose. Well chosen drinking strength. The finish is sweet, spicy and woody with aromas of caramel, vanilla and some herbs, but slightly watered down. Still worth a recommendation."

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    7.3 / 10
    Review by: Felix Reiber

    "This Botucal is too sweet for me, although the 43% is a good fit. I had expected a little more. As I've already tried a few Botucals, I would prefer the Botucal #3 from the series, which has been my favorite so far."

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    7.0 / 10
    Review by: Korkennase🥃

    "Nothing exceptional, but much better than other Diplomaticos (Réserva in particular) sold in bars or supermarkets. With fewer added sugars, it's sure to go down well as a digestive."

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    7.0 / 10
    Review by: Maxime Clr 🇫🇷
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    Details about this rum

    Country
    RumX ID
    RX403
    ABV
    43%
    Category
    Pot & Column Still Rum
    Made from
    Molasses
    Distillation
    Pot and Column Still
    Bottle volume
    70cl
    Price range
    <100€
    Type of spirit
    Rum
    Destilerías Unidas S. A. 43% Diplomatico Seleccion de Familia

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    The RumX community has already added 396 bottles to their collections:

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    opened
    82
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    Open rate
    30%
    Ø Market value
    57€

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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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