| Rating | 93 |
| Style | Rum |
| Produced In | Venezuela |
| ABV | 43% |
| Availability | Year Round |
| Price | $120.00 |
| Reviewed By | |
| Reviewed | 2021-06-23 |
Diplomatico Single Vintage 2005 Review
This single-vintage Venezuelan rum ages for 12 years in bourbon and whisky casks, then is finished period in Oloroso barrels before release. Its aromas are a dead ringer for banana and chocolate chip muffins —much like the brand’s flagship line — while its aging period in the differing oak vessels has lent spice, dried fruit, and nutty complexity. Buy a bottle to savor on special occasions.
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