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Here's the twist: this is the Diplomatico that's meant to be less sweet, and most tasters agree it's a step up from the Reserva Exclusiva — rounder, a touch drier, with more pot-still character. Expect honey, vanilla, raisin and soft oak, sometimes a little cinnamon and pepper on the finish. Still, plenty of members find it "a bit overly sweet," so don't expect a bone-dry sipper.
The community says- Round and smooth
- Honey and vanilla
- Keep in mind: Still sweet
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Rounder, less-sweet Diplomatico for easy sipping Most see it as a rounder, less sugary Diplomatico that's easy to sip neat. The catch: several still call it too sweet and not especially complex or exciting.
Aroma profileFans of soft, honeyed sipping rums who want a rounder Diplomatico
Anyone chasing dry, complex, high-ester rum
Style & occasion: Sweet & dessertMature & oakySipping neat
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Is it right for you?
Yes, if you're after sweet, dessert-like rums for sipping neat.
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What does the community say?
220 community reviews
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33 selected written reviews
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Review by Christian Lopez
Most helpful positive review
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 Kevin Sorensen 🇩🇰
Most helpful mixed review
30.08.2026 Restasting at the German Rum Festival 2026. Decent rum that most people can drink I think. ------------------- 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 Flo B.
Much more complex and less sweet than the Reserva Exclusiva. Enjoy this much more. This for me reminiscent of a strong, dark honey (pine, chestnut,...) mixed with green herbs (herbal tea) and chocolate. Sipping it reminds me of lush tropical rainforest.
Review by Felix Reiber
The nose is pleasant and suggests a sweetened product with notes of caramel, vanilla, wood, and tobacco. On the palate, the sweetness is confirmed by honey, brown sugar, and raisins, complemented by the impressions from the nose. Well-chosen drinking strength. The finish is sweet, spicy, and woody with aromas of caramel, vanilla, and a hint of herbs, though slightly diluted. Still worth recommending.
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 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 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
Tasted at The Village fair 2026. First of all, it was nice that Master Blender Nelson Hernandez was present and signed the bottle. I find the Seleccion de Familia a nice development from the Reserva Exclusiva. Pleasant vanilla, some wood, raisins with a dosage around 16g.
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 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 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 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
I already know the Diplomatico Reserva, which I also like very much, but this one is even better for me. Very round, vanilla and honey, but not at all overpoweringly sweet. One of my favorites.
Review by epicsune 🇸🇪
Nose is a sweet rum with vanilla and dried fruits. Caramel and sweet raisins with vanilla and tropical fruits. A light peppery and overripe tone on the palate.
Review by Berry1998
An excellent rum. Slightly less sweet than its more famous sibling, but with significantly more complexity and depth in flavor. This is truly a rum to take your time with. After airing and warming it in your hand, you discover a new layer in aroma and taste.
Review by Motvind
On the sweeter side with lots of flavor. Honey, tropical fruit, and vanilla. Really good.
Review by Maxime Leclerc 🇨🇵
Yes if there really is no added sugar, it is rather pleasant, simple but pleasant.
Review by AllanbergDK
Very good, not as sweet as Diplomatico Exclusive
Review by Tyler L
Found the nose wanting. Really needed to get into the glass and didn’t get very much beyond a nice sweet but unremarkable general rum aroma. Out front was hit immediately with a bit overly sweet vanilla. The mouthfeel starts off thick and immediately dispels into something thinner. The best part of this rum is the finish which I thought was med-long with persistent cinnamon and pepper. Nice spice level with lurking vegetal notes and very faint hint of char.
Review by Tom Buteneers
Accessible for beginners, somewhat better than the Reserva Exclusiva. Sweet...
Review by JonasTh
Lijkt erg op reserva exclusiva. Erg lekker
Review by Jotterdahl🥃🇩🇰
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Review by MoMcGurk
I really enjoyed this one straight. Oaky nose. Sweet, with some vanilla flavoring. Just a little afterburn. Surprisingly, it did not mix well, so I will stick to straight up.
Review by Maris
Just beautiful for sipping. Love it neat. I would describe it as a grandad serious and stable with lifelong expierence and sound opinions. Like its telling you-there is no need to climb that tree to get an apple, just wait-apple will fall in your hand when its rihht time-just relax.
Review by Tomas Mileris
Normal for siping
Review by Philip M. 🇧🇪
08/03/2026: Brussels Rhum Festival @ Tour & Taxis. This stuff is way too sweet for me because of the added sugar/additives. To be honest, there is not a lot happening in the aroma or on the palate. Overall very disappointing experience, but glad I could taste it.
Review by nick_nick1
Smell very pleasant. Very very slight alcohol. Light fruit. Taste pleasantly mild. Notes of caramel and brown sugar. Briefly a bit of sharpness but very pleasant. Finish relatively long. Definitely my thing. Worth a bottle.
Review by msoe
Good Solera sipper, great value for money
Review by Anonymous
Nicht spritig, Note 3, ehr besser
Review by wrighty03
Very nice, tastes premium and smooth
Review by Maria Folkmann
It is better when chilled
Review by Richard Krupa
Plums in the nose
Review by Radek Illík
Taste is nice and strong. Ideal amount of alcohol (43%). I drink it as it is in room temperature and really like it. Definitely wort the price.
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Expert reviews
3 critics scored it, averaging 6.3/10. Reviews from RumX's blog partners, independent experts who have tasted, evaluated, and described this rum.
Expert review by RumRock
Read full review ›I was really curious about this rum. It wasn't very available here (only one online shop or auction), a friend brought it to me from France. Overall impression is really very positive.
Expert review by The Fat Rum Pirate
Read full review ›This rum hasn't given me any cause for excitement. At the same time it is relatively inoffensive. It's still a little too sweet for my tastes but it's certainly better than the likes of Don Papa and A.H Riise. That isn't really praise though. This is bang average. Doesn't even...
Expert review by RumRecenze.cz
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Diplomático Diplomatico Seleccion de Familia at live auctions
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477 bottles logged by 439 collectors.
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30% opened, 44 emptied.
What does Diplomático Diplomatico Seleccion de Familia cost?
Community paid 39–59 €.
Current best price: 43.90 € – within the typical community range.
Purchase prices reported by members, not a shop price. Avg. 44 €. Full price & collection history in RX+ ›
+21 additions in the last 3 months.
Additions per month over the last 12 months; dark bars: the last 3.
477 purchased · 236 tasted · 163 wishlist · as of
Details about Diplomático Diplomatico Seleccion de Familia
A Pot & Column Still Rum from Venezuela, distilled by Destilerías Unidas S. A., at 43%.
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