Diplomático Single Vintage 2013 Rum – 10 Years Old
Diplomático Single Vintage 2013 Rum – 10 Years Old
Crafted only in exceptional years, Diplomático Single Vintage 2013 is an ultra-premium Venezuelan rum distilled with artisanal care and aged to perfection. Masterfully blended from special reserves selected by the Maestro Ronero, this 10-year-old rum is matured primarily in ex-bourbon casks, then finished in sherry casks, imparting an added depth of character and complexity. Distilled in a family-owned distillery nestled at the foot of the Andes, this expression is the result of a long-standing rum-making tradition rooted in passion, precision, and heritage.
Tasting Notes
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Why Gifted Pour recommends it
A vintage-dated rum carries a year with it, which makes it an unusually personal gift. Diplomático crafts its Single Vintage releases only in exceptional years, and this 2013 bottling spent ten years maturing, primarily in ex-bourbon casks before a sherry cask finish. The result pours deep amber and opens with freshly brewed coffee, dark chocolate, smoked wood and toasted almond. On the palate it is velvety and full-bodied, with caramelized banana, molasses and plum balanced by vanilla cream and baking spice, then a long, mellow finish of dried fruit and red berries. It suits the patient sipper, the whisky drinker curious about aged rum, or anyone marking a ten-year milestone: a wedding anniversary, a decade in business, a long-awaited promotion. Made at a family-owned distillery at the foot of the Andes, it feels considered rather than generic. Suggest the recipient pour it neat into a snifter, let it breathe a few minutes, and try a few drops of water to reveal deeper fruit and spice.
Pairs well with
- Dark chocolate truffles — The rum's dark chocolate and coffee aromas echo the bittersweet richness of the truffles.
- Aged Gouda or Manchego — The nutty, savory cheese plays against the rum's toasted almond, molasses and caramelized banana notes.
- Tenth anniversary toast — A 10-year-old vintage rum with a long finish of dried fruit and red berries makes a fitting, slow-sipping way to mark a decade together.
Questions about this bottle
What does Single Vintage 2013 mean on this bottle?
It identifies the rum as coming from the 2013 vintage. Diplomático crafts Single Vintage expressions only in exceptional years, blending them from special reserves selected by the Maestro Ronero. This bottling carries a 10-year age statement.
How was this rum aged?
It was matured for ten years, primarily in ex-bourbon casks, and then finished in sherry casks. The sherry finish adds depth and complexity, which shows on the palate as a whisper of sherry-soaked oak alongside dried fruit and plum.
What does it taste like?
Expect coffee, dark chocolate, smoked wood, vanilla and toasted almond on the nose, with hints of tropical fruit and red berries. The palate is velvety and full-bodied, with caramelized banana, molasses, plum, baking spice and vanilla cream. The finish is long and mellow, with dried fruit and soft, warming spice.
Who makes it and what is it made from?
It is produced by Destilerías Unidas S.A. in Venezuela, at a family-owned distillery at the foot of the Andes. The rum is made from sugarcane and comes in a 700 ml bottle.
