Diplomatico Seleccion de Familia
A newcomer-friendly yet slightly more serious Venezuelan sipper. RumX members get smooth vanilla, honeyed caramel, raisin and gentle oak, with less sugar and more depth than Reserva Exclusiva. Great neat or lightly chilled.
- Very smooth
- Honeyed vanilla
- Beginner-friendly
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Smooth, sweeter upgrade to Reserva Exclusiva A newcomer-friendly yet slightly more serious Venezuelan sipper. RumX members get smooth vanilla, honeyed caramel, raisin and gentle oak, with less sugar and more depth than Reserva Exclusiva. Great neat or lightly chilled.
Those who enjoy smooth, sweeter rums like Reserva Exclusiva and want a slightly drier, more grown-up version for relaxed sipping.
Drinkers seeking very dry, complex or high-ester rums, and anyone who finds honeyed sweetness cloying.
How is Diplomatico Seleccion de Familia rated?
RumX's 0–10 scale is strict — 7.5 lands squarely in the "Good" band. 72% of tasters rate it Good or better; only 1% rate it below average. See the full rating guide →
Rum reviews
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Review by Flo B.
Much more complex and less sweet than the Reserva Exclusiva. I enjoy this one much more. For me, it evokes a strong, dark honey (pine, chestnut, ...) mixed with green herbs (herbal tea) and chocolate. Sipping it reminds me of a lush tropical rainforest.
Review by Felix Reiber
Die Nase ist angenehm und lässt neben Karamell, Vanille, Holz, und Tabak auf ein gesüßtes Produkt schließen. Am Gaumen bestätigt sich die Süßung durch Honig, Braunen Zucker und Rosinen und wird mit den Eindrücken aus der Nase ergänzt. Gut gewählte Trinkstärke. Der Abgang ist süß, würzig und holzig mit Aromen von Karamell, Vanille und etwas Kräutern, jedoch leicht verwässert. Dennoch eine Empfehlung wert.
Review by Tim
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.
Review by Korkennase🥃
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.
Review by Maxime Clr 🇫🇷
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.
Review by Christian Lopez
Personally, one of the best rums I ever tasted, very round and fruity. Talking with a friend, we talked about how well overproof suits on Venezuelan rums and this product is proof of it. The nose on this rum is just a delicacy, highly recommended. :)
Review by Werner10
Molasses, roasted notes, raisin, honey and very very smooth. Less sweet than the reserva exclusiva but still on the sweeter side. Also more expensive.
Review by Rumbaer
Verkostet auf der The Village Messe 2026. Erstmal wae es schön, daasMaster Blender Nelson Hernandez anwesend war und die Flasche signierte. Ich empfinde den Seleccion de Familia als eine schöne Weiterentwicklung zum Reserva Exclusiva. Angenehme Vanille, etwas Holz, Rosinen mit einer Dosage um die 16g
Review by Kevin Sorensen 🇩🇰
This is a rum in the lower price range. That said its still a pretty good buy and in my opinion a good beginner rum as well because it is sweet and well balanced. The nose is sweet and fruity with wood, vanilla, nuts and a hint of honey. The palate is sweet, light and woody with fruits, vanilla and earthy notes. The finish is short to medium and sweet with wood, vanilla and raisin.
Review by HenryL
Clearly the Botucal nose, slightly less sweet and therefore more pleasant than the Reserva Exclusiva. Goes down very well, easy to drink. But neither complex nor exciting and still a clear honey-like sweetness.
Review by Gerbes
Very pleasant improvement in comparison to original Diplomatico. The few years in sherry casks improve the roundness of the experience pretty well. The price is maybe little to much but still I am quite happy and I can recommend this one.
Review by Markus Fjellstad Israelsen
From a complete rum rookie: smooth, bit sweet (nor too much) but with a good variety of flavours. Finish is great, hinting at fruits and wood. Would have no problem buying this again.
Review by Dunzi
Ich kenne ja schon den Diplomatico Reserva, der mir auch sehr gut schmeckt, dieser ist aber für mich noch besser. Sehr rund, Vanille und Honig, aber überhaupt nicht aufdringlich süß. Einer meiner Favoriten.
Review by AllanbergDK
Very good, not as sweet as Diplomatico Exclusive
Review by Motvind
Åt det sötare hållet med mycket smak. Honung, tropiskt frukt och vanilj. Riktigt god.
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477 bottles logged by 52,000+ RumX members. The ratio of closed / opened / emptied, indicates whether this rum is meant to be drunk or is a collector's item.
Also on the wishlist of 148 members.
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 3,222 times with an average of 7.4/10.
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