Diplomático Mantuano, Premium Venezuelan Rum, 70cl, 40% ABV

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Ocumare: Known for its high-end and aged rum, Ron Ocumare is a brand that has gained prestige both within and outside of Venezuela. Their commitment to quality and tradition has been a pillar of their success. The exact origin of rum is debated, but it is believed to have originated in the West Indies, specifically in the Caribbean. Sugarcane, an abundant plant in the region, became the primary raw material for crafting this alcoholic beverage. As sugarcane spread throughout the Americas, so did the art of distillation and fermentation. The Revolution of the Organic Law on Liquor Revenue Distillation is a crucial stage in the production of Venezuelan rum, and it is here that the spirit begins to take on its unique character. Venezuelan rum is typically distilled in column stills, which provide a high level of control over the distillation process and result in a smoother and more refined spirit. The distillate is then aged in oak barrels, which impart additional flavours and complexity to the rum. This special edition showcases Diplomático’s alternative distillation processes that give each rum their individual personality. There are three expressions: Single Batch Kettle rum, Single Barbet Column rum, and Single Copper Pot Still rum.

The bottle is equally as unhelpful information wise and I have briefly tried some internet searches but have not uncovered anything useful. So I am going into this review wit h very little to go on. As a result this review will likely be quite short and I will have to speculate about what I am actually drinking………….The sherry intended for bottling is drawn from the lowest tier. In theory, this is about a quarter to a third of the barrel contents at any one time. Each producer, however, is free to manage the solera as they choose. In Venezuela, there are several rum brands that are recognized both nationally and internationally for their distinctive quality and flavor. Some of the most important and prominent brands in the Venezuelan rum industry are as follows: Carúpano: Founded in 1762, Destilería Carúpano is one of the oldest distilleries in Latin America. Their rums stand out for their artisanal production process and focus on excellence. They have gained recognition for their unique and distinctive flavor profile. In the US, the Alcohol and Tobacco Tax and Trade Bureau (TTB), requires that the age statement on a bottle of spirits reflects the age of the youngest component of the blend. A 20 YO rum can consist of a blend of 20 YO and older rums, but it cannot contain rums that are younger than 20 YO even if it is just a fraction. The UK and the European Union have similar rules. Among rum producers, so do Jamaica and Barbados, among others. The finish is long, smooth, sweet, with dried fruit notes, some caramel and a lingering sweet pepperiness.

Diplomatico rum starts with Venezuelan sugar cane, specifically a mixture of molasses and sugar cane honey. Rum has always been a secondary product of sugar processing and so the source materials are generally derived from intermediary steps in that process — sugar cane honey or sugar cane syrup comes from near the beginning of the process when the sugar is more pure, and molasses comes from the very end when all that is left are primarily impurities (which add flavor) and residual sugar. On the front is the label, sporting the illustrated portrait of a fabled noble Venezuelan adventurer and rum aficionado named Don Juancho. The man is a complete fabrication — a legend — but the image is striking and appealing, looking with the rest of the label like a large postage stamp. It’s a great design that I don’t think I’ve seen anywhere else, besides maybe something similar from Few Spirits in Chicago. Cacique: Founded in 1959, Cacique is another iconic brand in Venezuela. Its rum is appreciated for its smoothness and characteristic flavor. Over the years, Cacique has managed to maintain its position in the market, both nationally and internationally.

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liter fresh pomegranate juice – freshly squeezed is ideal, or at least the freshest and most natural option you can find. years later, the estate is harvesting about 45,000 tons of sugar cane every year. It wasn’t too long before they started producing rum which used their own home-grown sugarcane, making each bottle a unique and authentic expression. Only the sweetest sugarcane is used for the rum. It’s harvested by hand, crushed, and fermented with a proprietary strain of yeast. Following distillation, it’s matured through a Solera made of French limousin oak casks. Solera is generally used for cognacs and sherries, but it works well for this rum. Diplomático: Another globally renowned brand, Ron Diplomático, has become synonymous with premium rums. They offer a variety of expressions that encompass different aging levels and flavor profiles, contributing to their recognition worldwide. Santa Teresa: One of the most emblematic Venezuelan rum brands, Santa Teresa has been a presence in the industry for decades. Known for its high quality and meticulously controlled production process, this brand has managed to establish itself on the international rum scene.

The color is a rich, dark amber with a pronounced orange-brown hue. On the nose, there is a distinctive aroma of molasses and brown sugar that gives way to a caramel sweetness, along with hints of cooked apple, some coffee notes, a touch of banana and a bit of melon. The practice can be controversial, however, because there are no firm rules on how a solera is operated. Critics of the practice have argued that Latin American rum producers, the area where the practice is most prevalent, do not follow a true, sherry style solera system but are really just producing a blend consisting of rums with different ages. There’s a lot of tropical fruit in this aroma, with a handful of barrel maturation notes thrown in for good measure. I get some delicious pineapple, coconut, banana, and a touch of brown sugar or molasses around the edges that adds some nice richness. In the case of Santa Teresa 1796, each bottle is a blend of rums ranging in age from 35 years to 5 years. The older rums, however, are only a small proportion of the overall blend.Diplomático, which is sold in 95 countries, is produced at a distillery set up in 1959 at the foot of the Andes Mountain in a small town called La Miel. The rum is made from a mix of sugarcane honey, pure water from the Andes mountains, and sugarcane molasses that undergo three different distillation processes. The rum is aged in four different kinds of barrels, predominantly those used for bourbon and malt whisky barrels. This provides the rum its complexity, flavour, and smoothness. The iconic face on the bottles of the Diplomático range is of Don Juancho (Don Juan Meléndez). He was a local nobleman who put his heart into exploring the sources, ingredients, and methods behind the many alluring flavours of rum and other traditional beverages. Diplomatico Reserva Exclusiva Rum is a very high-end rum, made from distilled sugar cane and aged for an impressive 12 years. The history of the distillery began in the 19th century, when Don Juancho Nieto Melendez started distilling – a prominent figure in Venezuelan history. That’s not true for all countries, however. The definition of an age statement can vary significantly. In some places, Guatemala, Nicaragua, Colombia the Dominican Republic, for example, the age statement can reflect the average age of the blend rather than its youngest component. That definition can bring the stated age statement more in line with the average age of a solera’s contents.