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Diplomático Reserva Exclusiva
"My first rum, it started me on the rhum journey" — that line comes up again and again here. It's soft, very sweet, and loaded with vanilla, caramel and ripe banana, with a little dried raisin and oak underneath. Most people meet rum through this bottle. Enthusiasts who've moved on find it too sugary, syrupy and one-dimensional, but as an easy sipper on ice it does its job.
The community says- Smooth and easy
- Vanilla-caramel sweetness
- But: Added sugar
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How does Diplomático Reserva Exclusiva taste?
Aggregated from 3,250 community reviews.
Sweet, soft vanilla-caramel starter rum Loved as a first rum for its sweet, smooth vanilla-caramel character. The honest split: sugar-averse and experienced drinkers call it too sweet, flat and one-dimensional.
Beginners and people who like sweet, soft, dessert-style rums
Anyone avoiding sugar or wanting a dry, complex sipper
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RumX’s 0–10 scale is strict: 7.0 sits in the “Good” band. 35% of tasters rate it Good or better; only 21% rate it below average. See the full rating guide →
Community voices
What does the community say?
65% rate it between 6 and 8. 19 selected write-ups from 3,250 community ratings. You can view the complete list in our app.
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Review by SzczepanXO
Most helpful positive review
great sweet rum. to be drunk solo or in cocktails. Use translate 👀
Review by Oliver
Most helpful mixed review
With this rum, many have discovered their love for rum. By the sweetness and complaisance the ideal entry. Meanwhile, however, it is clearly too sweet and one-dimensional for me. Nevertheless, a recommendation for all who want to collect their first steps in the pure enjoyment of spirits.
Review by RUMpelstilzchen
A great rum for beginners. Smells really delicious, tastes quite sweet, but also brings enough flavor variety, so for my taste just right, (I think for professionals too sweet). Makes you want more.
Review by RumBarfly
One of my favourite rums, exceptional flavour and finish, especially for its price point. Brilliant sipping rum.
Review by Kevin Sorensen 🇩🇰
This is a very nice reserva from Diplomatico. Well balanced in the spices and fruit. Let it rest in the glass first and then rest in your mouth as well. Smooth and very good with a cigar. This one is definitely asking for seconds.
Review by Surbiton Man
A loverly soft velvety sweet nose with the slightest hint of banana. Mellow brown to burnt sugar complete the nose. A wonderful smooth sweet and silky mouth feel with a long finish that remains full of flavour throughout. Punches well above its price. This is a nice mellow sipping rum.
Review by Mirko Frosini 🇮🇪
Molto dolce, ma ben equilibrato nei sapori. Un buon rum per iniziare. Purtroppo il voto è penalizzato dalla scelta di addolcirlo con zucchero...e credo di essermi mantenuto troppo alto.
Review by J Solis
Best I've tasted, sweet ? Yes but sensational. Offers a seductive, long-lasting finish. Drink neat, unbound. Origin: Venezuela Raw material: Molasses Age: 2 to 12 years Price: $35 Alcoholic density: 40% pure life
Review by Werner10
So much better than Mantuano imo, ok it's a lot sweeter but also has a lot more flavors and richness. I love the caramelised burnt sugar taste. This one isn't for those that hate added sugars.
Review by BTHHo 🥃
In mouth this rum is very velvety with a small hint of spice at the end. The taste is full of vanilla, cacao and orange. The finish is long, mild and sweet with a little bit of spice. A sipper that also goes well as a blender.
Review by Dunzi
Was soll man zu so einem Klassiker noch viel schreiben. Wohl einer der bekanntesten und beliebtesten Rums. Mir schmeckt er sehr gut und für mich passt das Preis/Leistung Verhältnis sehr gut. Der Rum hat aus meiner Sicht ein sehr ausgewogenes Aroma und gehört zu meinen persönlichen Favoriten.
Review by Tim
Once again made a detour to the beginners and it is very sweet.... It dominates and covers a lot. I am curious how this rum will change with the new EU laws on added sugar. According to the manufacturer, there should be a new recipe.
Review by epicsune 🇸🇪
Alot of sweet banana, vanilla and tropical fruits om the nose. Taste is nice and sweet with tropical fruits, a hint of spices and a smooth finish. A nice sipper!
Review by Joachim Guger
Dried fruit and caramel on the nose. Of course, you shouldn't expect a punch in the face. 😜 Sweet, sharp, and thin on the palate. Sugar and spice. The finish isn't too bad, if a little sugary. Nothing exciting, but there are worse things in the entry-level/sweet rum sector.
Review by Rafael Gonzalez
This rum and angostura 1919 were the first bottles i compleatly finished by myself.they were intros and for that they will always have a soft spot in my liver
Review by Galli33
Great rum for beginners! Not so spicy… Very fruity! Great rum for everday 😎 => Update some years and 100 of tastings later… man this is one is soooo sweet. Now I wouldn't recommend it to beginners, as there are many better, unsweetened rums of equal value.
Review by Marijke Rum & Spelletjes
Heerlijke rum, koop deze rum met plezier vaker. Gezellig met spelletjesavond en eventueel gemixt met cola.
Review by Korkennase🥃
Mir war der Rum zu süß. Ist aber für Einsteiger gut geeignet. Für mich kein must have... Habe den Botucal gestern erneut verkostet, da jetzt weniger Zucker zugefügt wird. Ich habe meine Bewertung etwas angepasst, da sich das Geschmacksprofil leicht verändert hat. Ich würde einen Louis Santo 8Y single Cask 🥃empfehlen. Der Botucal eignet sich auch für einen Grog: 4 CL Rum, 1-2 Teelöffel Rohrzucker und optional eine 1/2 Limette/Zitrone in ein Glas und mit 80 Grad heißen Wasser auffüllen... fertig. 😋
Review by Golden Hind
Sehr gut zum sippen. Sehr angenehm.
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Expert reviews
4 critics scored it, averaging 6.6/10. Reviews from RumX's blog partners, independent experts who have tasted, evaluated, and described this rum..
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Expert review by Zucker und Zeste
Der Rum ist natürlich viel zu stark gesüßt und wahrscheinlich auch aromatisiert, ein guter Türöffner in die Rumwelt ist er aufgrund seines gefälligen Aromas trotzdem.
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Auction results 18 € – 34 €
from 65 sales, latest 07/2026
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Avg. community purchase price 31 €
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Details about Diplomático Reserva Exclusiva
A Pot & Column Still Rum from Venezuela, distilled by Destilerías Unidas S. A., at 40%.
Diplomático Deconstructed
What’s behind the most popular rum on RumX? Data from 1,400+ reviews, three distillation methods, and community voices.
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5,078 bottles logged by 4,276 collectors.
A drinker's rum.
38% opened, 835 emptied and repurchased.
What does Diplomático Reserva Exclusiva cost?
Community paid 27–45 €.
Current best price: 28.08 € – within the typical community range.
What members actually paid for their bottles. A typical range, not the current shop price. Full price & collection history in RX+ →
+63 purchases in the last 3 months.
Added to collections, last 12 months — dark bars are the last 3.
5,078 purchased · 3,498 tasted · 1,166 wishlist · as of
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