The beginnings of this distillery goes back to the 18th century, when Don Juancho Nieto Meléndez started exploring the sources and processes responsible for the many alluring flavors of traditional beverages. Tirelessly looking for ways to refine his own products, he would study the methods employed in Jamaica, and look for inspiration from the islands of the Antilles as well. Today, Ron Diplomático is one of the most respected producers in the World, with a selection of exciting Rums that have captured the attention of many Rumminados.
Diplomático Reserva Exclusiva is their most award-winning Rum. It was produced in the honour of Don Juancho Nieto Meléndez. It's a complex blend of copper pot still Rums made from sugar cane juice, and matured for up to 12 years in ex-Bourbon casks.
Diplomatico Reserva Exclusiva + Romeo y Julieta Short Churchill
The Reserva Exclusiva is a staple in every Rum aficionado’s collection. Its caramel and vanilla sweetness with a hint of charredo oak, pairs pleasurably with the RyJ Short Churchill’s rich and creamy, floral notes. The chocolate undertones play nicely off of the Diplomatico’s orange, date and ripe berry notes. Romeo and Juliet aside, this is definitely not a tragic love story.
What does Diplomático Reserva Exclusiva taste like?
The Flavor Spiral™ shows the most common flavors that you'll taste in Diplomático Reserva Exclusiva and gives you a chance to have a taste of it before actually tasting it.
We invented Flavor Spiral™ here at Flaviar to get all your senses involved in tasting drinks and, frankly, because we think that classic tasting notes are boring.
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Smartass Corner
Rum used to be accepted as form of currency in Europe and Australia, a practice we should probably bring back into fashion.
I liked this a lot. Rum is not my go-to spirit but this is a great expression. I tasted sweet vanilla extract, sorghum, molasses, tropical fruit, pumpkin spice, banana. Its balanced nicely by a dark Honduran cigar with a lot of smoke, earth, and dirt flavors to cut the sweetness. Together the combo almost reminds me of a tropical version of a s'more with like a cinnamon graham cracker, sorghum syrup instead of chocolate, and toasted marshmallow.
Angel,
Top 3 of the Best Rum I have had in my life!
Viktor,
One of my go to rom, sweet taste and a good choice if you like a good cigar with your rom.
Frank,
Hands down the best rum I have ever had
Jacob,
Incredible notes of sweetness
Brett,
Really good. Sweet with spice. I’ll be getting more.
James,
Part of the For Love of Cigars sampler and first sipping rum I have had. What a treat and amazingly sweet and fruity with some spice. Paired with Drew Estates Undercrown Maduro. Will be adding this to my bar soon.
James,
Very sweet, heavy bold rum that lingers long enough that you can’t forget its taste but gone soon enough you want more. Vanilla notes.
David,
Heavy spice with a Carmel aftertaste
adam,
I love spice and the flavor here is perfect the cinnamon leaves a refreshing after taste with the caramel making you want more
Matthew,
Hate to say it, but not as good as the cheaper diplomatico
John,
A real treat! Sweet, spicy, and a nice vanilla flavor that reminds me of good cola. Really enjoyed this neat. A pleasant, lingering finish almost begs you to take another sip.
Antoni,
My favorite rum hands down
Barry,
Smooth, delicious
Michael,
Wow! That's good sipping rum. Sweet, smooth and lingering.
Rob,
Definitely sweet, but has a depth and richness that I can drink all night. Caramel and vanilla stand out, very smooth finish.
Alicia,
Excellent sipping rum
Matt,
Sweet, but not overpowering. Brown sugar and caramel nose. Oranges, baked cherries, plums and other fruit notes.
Ott,
Nicely smooth and sweet, and little bit spicy at the end. Good.
guest,
Beautiful packaging, great rum, with distinctive and a varied bouquet of flavors.
Miles,
An excellent sipping rum
Chase,
Rich and sweet at a great price
DAVID,
Fantastic rum. I have enjoyed every bit of it on the rocks and it never disappoints. Very smooth finish that makes it enjoyable any time.
MARC,
Terrific stuff! Sipping rum with strong banana notes, and very nice bouquet. Can be sipped as an after dinner apertif. Smooth finish with no alcohol burn. One of the best!
Chris,
Exceptionally smooth. Sip neat. This is an incredible run and will be a regular purchase now.
João,
Best Rum I've ever tasted
Chris,
Fantastic smell, a very nice taste smooth and just the right amount of sweet...
Kevin,
My new Favorite Rum
Dan,
Smooth, just the right amount of sweet. Just perfect for sipping cold. Perfect!
Kevin,
Very pleasant and smooth. Sweet blend with a Bourbon/Rum combo flavor.
William,
Never would have paired a maduro cigar with rum until now. Nothing like it in the rum world. Smooth and aromatic. Great flavor and sweet. You’ll enjoy this.
guest,
Great, very sweet, pairs fantastic with a heavy meal and a cigar
Lee,
Too sweet for personal preference. Exemplar of its style though; highly recommended.
Chris,
This has an amazing flavor. Perfectly smooth and good for long sipping.
Warren,
The flavor of this rum is excellent and a masterpiece for the rum connoisseur!
Warren,
The flavor of this rum is outstanding! This is a top shelf rum and very enjoyable for all rum conesures.
Michael,
Sweet but not over the top. Very smooth. Great with a cigar after dinner.
Jim,
Great sipping rum very complex flavors.
Cyrus,
Exceptional taste and very smooth
Melanie,
Who needs dessert when you have this rum in your cupboard. This is perfect for after a savory meal to sip on. It's one of my favorites.
Israel,
Amazing sweetness balanced by cinnamon and citrus flavors. This would be an amazing rum with a cigar!
Harrison,
In not fan of rum, but this is a good one
Alexander,
A nice rum with a bit of zing to it
David,
Really wonderful sipping rum. Round and full flavour with no sharp edges. Perfect for special occasions.
Shant,
It's a party in my mouth, warm and inviting. Perfect for sipping.
Captain,
Delicious, sweet but not too sweet. Good flavor and I thought it was smoooooth.
Jeff,
Great smell, great taste. Very smooth, but not sweet. I usually like my rum a bit sweeter, but this was a nice change of pace. It tasted and felt almost dry, but went down smooth.
Michelle,
The perfect rum. Not too sweet. Not too strong. Perfect notes of spices.
guest,
Really Sweeet! In first taste - oak and walnuts, but after taste is full of brown sugar, liquer, caramel and candies! Great for slow sipping.
Alejandro,
Has a very nice finish to it.
Wayne,
I originally got this in the cigar sampler. I'm now on my third purchased bottle. I have never been a rum fan until sampling some of the finer rums Flaviar has offered. This is a definite favorite.
Gregory,
Liked this rum very much. Only had one other rum that I would say is just a bit better. Flavor is strong but not overpowering. Pairs great with Caribbean style cigars. Paired this with one brought back from the Dominican and wasn't disappointed. Will add this to my bar soon.
Jeff,
Spicy, almost medicinal. The jagermeister of rums. Won’t be buying again.
Vivek,
Sweet, strong, smooth. A great sipping rum and an exceptional price.
Elizabeth,
The type of rum where you walk into the party with the bottle in your hand, wearing a buttoned down shirt in a suit. Sipping this rum reminds me of the warm nights I spent on the beach surrounded by great company.
guest,
Great rum for the price point.
Jay,
Next to Admiral Rodney, this is my favorite sipping rum. Lots of caramel and subtle fruity notes. It’s especially good with a few drops (3-4) of lime juice and a single ice cube on a summer evening.
Michael,
Not bad, but a bit harsh and hot compared to some better sipping rums I've had. Very much dominated by banana flavor, which gets old after a while.
Stefano,
Very good taste
Ioannis,
Excellent rum !!!
Wayne,
This was my favorite of the Love of Cigars sampler. I immediately placed an order. It was sweet, smooth and was a real treat with a stronger cigar.
David,
Received with For the Love of Cigars taster, excellent rum. Smooth, sweet and a great finish.
guest,
Trop bon !!
John,
Not my cup of tea.
Eitan,
Very light and smooth.
Jason,
Good to the last drop, smooth and rich but not overbearing.
Matt,
I like super sweet rum with vanilla and maple being my favorite. This is fairly sweet though for the normal person.
Gary,
Go to rum for the price. Great for hooking newbies on real rum.
David,
Clear smell of caramel and cinnamon, there's also a hint of other spices,
The brown sugar and caramel stands out as clear tastes, on the bottom there is a mixture of spices as well as fruity end to it.
Alluringly warm but a bit short in its finish,
Ray,
A great rum no matter how you have it - neat, rocks, or mixed into a cocktail.
Alexandra,
Love this rum
Warren,
This is my favorite rum so far.....but I’m still tasting!
Warren,
This is by far my favorite rum so far....still tasting.
guest,
Sweet
Kevin,
smooth
Fallon,
Great sipper. I find it sweet and creamy like dessert in a glass.
Arthur,
Perfect
Timo,
I definetly enjoyed this one! Went straight to the top 5 for me, great balance of flavours. Might be the best in this price range!
barbara,
amazingly smooth
David,
This is a very smooth and easy drink. Well balanced.
John,
Nice
Ben,
Loved this rum, sweet caramel, cinnamon and citrus, well balanced with the sweetness kept in check from the citrus and spicy kick.
Brandon,
Amazing rum, possibly the best sipping rum I have had thus far.
Jason,
Love it! Maybe the best rum I’ve ever had! Not too sweet.
William,
Amazing sipping rum. Very Smooth and sweet, way too easy to drink a bottle in a night!
Ian,
Great sipping rum, not the best I've had but definitely up there. Definitely a bit sweet. Super smooth. I enjoyed it neat.
Jan,
Lækker sippe rom til billige penge
guest,
Great sipping rum
A,
Got this with the "For the Love of Cigars" tasting box and it really stood out for a rum. Usually not a fan of rum usually because I think of something like Captain Morgan and think "ehh no thanks."
The flavor was balanced and bold. Enough spice and the caramel gives it a nice finish.
Troy,
One of the best rums I have tried. A great, complex flavor profile that is easy to drink straight. The vanilla and cinnamon come through with a pleasant sweetness to round it out.
Nelo,
I very much liked this whiskey. Notes of vanilla and a sweet but not saccharine finish with an almost caramel aftertaste.
Niall,
Sweet, clawing in a pleasant way. Smooth Really liked it.
Devin,
I think this is a very complex Rum. Just the right bit of sweetness and spice. Leaves behind an interesting chocolaty taste. Pretty smooth and easy to sip. I plan to try it with the Romeo and Juliet Short Churchill if I can find it in my town.
Joshua,
It was a fruity rum.. that I thought was a scotch at first lol.. I definitely tasted the chocolate and cinnamon in the finish.
guest,
Great!
Lee,
Incredibly smooth
Jim,
Strong vanilla, great for the price
guest,
smooth ,tasty
simply perfect
Brian,
Holy cow! Who did they sleep with to get this one into a sample pack? I have never been less satisfied with a sprits sample. This was so sickeningly sweet that I poured it down the drain. To even stick this in the same shipment with Dalmore is an insult to fine Scotch whiskey.
Matthew,
Not a rum guy but easily the best one I’ve ever had. Super smooth with an unmistakeable sweetness that’s not overbearing at all. Really good, impressive.
Steven,
Great smell or Vanilla, chocolate. Good sweet rum taste of the Caribbean!
Andrew,
Wow. Bit of a rum game changer. Smooth as you like.
M,
nomnom!
Rick,
I took my fist sip of this when having a cigar, and the taste was the most incredible I'd come upon in forever! This is by far the best tasting rum I've ever had. Have to get more of this!
guest,
Easily my favourite rum. A few minutes after pour, the nose is delicious and it tastes just as smooth.
Charles,
This might be my favorite rum of all time. The sweet, smooth finish is the best!
Frank,
OH MAN this is GREAT!!!!! Love this Rum. dont even want anything with it. Great flavors. The cinnamon and fudge flavor is great. Will get a bottle of this.
Michaela,
Just perfect!
Kevin,
Very nice rum, good sipper
Brian,
Excellent rum. Ordered a full bottle immediately.
Charles,
good rum. no need to mix with anything. I liked it on the rocks.
Javier,
I like it. It's ok if none of my other options are available. A short finish. Definitely molasses, sugar, honey, sage, thyme and finishing off with butterscotch.
Tom,
Great sipping rum. Caramel on the nose. Hints of toffee & chocolate. Quite a sweet taste. Medium finish. Goes nicely with 3 cubes of ice. Solid 8.
Harry,
Great tasting have it in my bar ...a must for drinking neat or on the rocks..great with a cigar!
Ashley,
Wonderfully smooth, with a caramel twist. Unparalleled in it's price range.
guest,
I first tasted the Reservation Exclusiva when visiting southern Mexico near Belize. It was a gift from a couple who lived in Venezuela. The smoothest and most flavorful rum that has ever crossed my lips, of which there have been many! Warm and sexy. Musical and poetic. This bottle far exceeds the typical descriptions offered alcoholic beverages. Yes of course there are hints of vanilla, orange blossom, lemon grass and charred oak, but that just doesn’t do it justice! I want this in my bar. I need this in my bar!
Kenneth,
Initial hints of dried fruit give way to cinnamon and ginger nose, and initial flavor with a bit of spice. Strong flavors of caramel and toasted honey.
Hansen,
sweet tasting, sweet aroma, smooth rum with not too strong of liquor, easily 1 of the best that I had tasted, definitely something that will be on my wish list
François,
Smooth
Antti,
It is an outstanding, intense, cane liqueur matured in whiskey barrels for complexity that leads to an extremely smooth finish.
Joel,
Very very smooth.
Damon,
Very good
Pierce,
Sweet but not syrup-y or cloying. No real burn or overly complicated flavors. Pairs really nicely with a cigar.
Greg,
Amazing!
guest,
Best rum
JOE,
IT IS EXCEPTIONAL. I WOULD ORDER THIS BUT IT IS NOT IN STOCK. PLEASE ORDER THIS FOR ME NOW. Diplomatico
Diplomático Reserva Exclusiva
Dave,
Beautiful, sweet and smoky
Mitja,
Long sweet aftertaste!
Antuan,
Wow best sample of Rum so far,,, Gonna have to get a bottle
Brett,
I take mine on the rocks and it's very good. A little on the sweet side.
guest,
Marvelous spirit !
Eric,
Rich and flavorful tastes during and after drinking this rum. Wonderful after taste. Was great with a cigar!!
Lorenzo,
Loved this rum, smooth, sweet, a lot of character!!
Jason,
This is a delicious sweet rum. It has strong notes of dark fruits and brown sugar. It can be overwhelmingly sweet when had neat, but it is delicious straight and used in cocktails/mixed drinks. I continue to enjoy this rum and will buy again in the future!
Quintin,
Very smooth!
Klemen,
Love Diplomatico Reserva! Very thick with good legs. Caramel and dark chocolate smell, a bit of cocoa, too. Smooth.
Ryan,
You sent this one out in an email this morning and had my mouth all watering, and then I go online to order and it's not available?????
Scott,
Diplomatico Reserva Exclusiva may just replace Port! The sweetness and hint of cinnamon paired well with a Rocky Patel Decade. This will be on my wishlist!
Karl,
Taste of vanilla, wonderful dark color, smell of a fruity flower, deep brown hues.
Philip,
This was a very pleasant surprise. I took a chance based on reviews. The rum has a moderately sweet aroma. Poured into a glass it has a deep brown hue and good legs. It is the smoothest rum I have ever tried.
Magnus,
Wonderful experience, with chocolate surprises. Loved it!
Mike,
Very smooth, nice complexity, a wonderful rum!
Joseph,
One of the best rums I've ever had. If you're a cigar smoker like myself. This rum is a perfect pairing!!
Sam,
Wow! The best rum I've ever tasted.
Maggie,
Smooth, spicy, sweet- reminded me of gingerbread cookies with the syrupy mouthfeel of molasses and a bit of spicy heat on the back.
Virgil,
Interesting... very different among the dark rums. Heavy on the tongue with a full finish.
Hans,
My wife hated rum, until she tried it.....
Tom,
Excellent, smooth tasting rum. Slightly sweet and goes down very easy.
guest,
I fell in love with this on my trips to Panamá.
Eric,
best I ever had.
Joseph,
This one I really liked. It's a very good sipping rum. I love drinking this one Neat because you can taste all the flavors.
Eliot,
One of my favorite rums. Smooth and sweet and complex, this is great on its own or in an old fashioned with a drop or two of some complimentary bitters.
Ethan,
This is hands down some of the most enjoyable Rum I have tasted. A whisky connoisseur's sipping rum. Woody, sweet, smokey, and just enough brown sugar. Absolutely delectable. Extra star for affordability. I would pay double the asking price for this Rum.
Scott,
I had it over ice and did not care for the after taste!
guest,
Excellent sipping rum; smooth & easy-drinking
Mark,
This I truly enjoyed. Rum always was a "mixer" to me and this taught me it can be it's own.
Mark,
Very enjoyable. Like so much I am buying more.
Dave,
This a a great Rum to experiance, DO NOT!! add anything to it. Pour your self a dram and enjoy.
Stu,
Wow! This is one of the best rums I have ever tasted. For anyone who correlates rum to Bacardi, this is no correlation. Excellent rum!
Julius,
Incredibly smooth. Cognac and spicy almonds on the nose. Strong notes of vanilla and molasses. Warm on the palate with burnt brown sugar on the finish
John,
WOW Smoooooth! Will definitely be buying again and again.
Chip,
Very nice tasting room. Tastes of a nice vanilla and caramel. Smooth
Mr.,
Amazing! So smooth and delicious!
guest,
Best aged rum I have tasted
Christopher,
Very smooth. One of the best 12 year old rums I've had. Definitely a sipping rum.
Henry,
Nice smooth taste that holds well on the palate. Definitely will be a staple on my bar!
Tom,
Fantastic rum for the price. One of the best values you can find.
Allen,
I really like this Rum. Not being a rum drinker I think that says a lot! Lol
Dave,
This is truly an enjoyable rum. Straight up/neat. Do not add anything to this rum.
Tommy,
Venezuelan rum is by far my favorite! This and the Santa Teresa 1796 Solera are leaps and bounds above any other rum I have had to date.
Jon,
My favorite rum to date. This one is better than all the more expensive rums that I've tried, including Ron Zacapa, Plantation and Kirk & Sweeney.
Bernard,
I 1st had this at a Rum seminar at the Phoenix Cocktail Festival this year and just loved it. The smooth flavors are fantastic. Neat is the only way to drink this.
Bill,
My first purchase from Flavair is a definite hit. I am not a sophisticated taster but this is smooth on the tongue and easy to drink. As time goes by, I hope to be able to define flavor better. In the meantime, though, this is the best rum I have had!
David,
Pure dark cane sugar abounds! A true traditional rum of the southern hemisphere. Quality of individual bottling can vary. Perfect alone over ice.
Jack,
Absolutely the best Rum at this price and at twice the price.
Lancaster,
Tasty and smooth. I can actually taste a little chocolate.
Joshua,
Very Good Rum
Rick,
Incredible.
Jason,
Superb rum, flavor profile is smooth and sweet. The caramel and cinnamon really come through for me at the front and the back with the spice and buttery coming thru in the middle. The finish is exactly as described, warming meadium-long and rummy!! an amazing rum entry!!
guest,
My favorite rum
Mwapagha,
Smooth, sweet notes, super refreshing
guest,
Excellent sipping rum! Make mine neat and now.
guest,
Good
guest,
Excellent and my personal favourite!
Lesley,
Lovely ❤️
guest,
Perfect for newcomer !
Maurizio,
Perfect standard.
Cody,
Delicious carmel flavor with a little spice
guest,
Perfect
guest,
Fantastic Flavor!
guest,
Ich liebe diesen Rum!
Für mich bis etz der perfekte!
guest,
Love this rum.
guest,
Really smooth full body
Mikail,
Definitely a rum to have in the collection. A great product from Venezuela and an excellent example of Venezuelan rum characteristics.
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