Diplomatico Mantuano Extra Anejo

Had not tried this before. On the sweet side, but in a good way. Sipped on ice and used as a mixer. Was great both ways. Would def buy again.

A great rum, just what I wanted.

A bit drier than Reserva Exclusiva, sips nicely as well. Perfect for a classic Daiquiri or Rum & Coke for the Summer!

Most versátil rum from Diplomático . Fantastic Venezuelan rum

I'd had good luck with the Diplomatico Rum Reserva Exclusiva. Many have criticized it for being overly sweet. They're right, it's a very sweet rum - but sometimes I find that attractive. People drink port. People drink schnapps. There's no lying about it being sweet - and it's a fine dessert rum, reasonably priced. So why not try the Extra Anejo? Seemed like a good idea, but it's a very different beast. This a far drier, less sweet rum then the Exclusiva. I smell vanilla on the nose and get cherries, honey, and cinnamon. Some other reviewers notice additional complexity, including chocolate. I'll keep an open mind and come back, but I missed it on the first try. It's versatile, I drink it on the rocks, but at this price point I wouldn't hesitate to mix with ginger beer or another mixer. A small wedge of lime does just fine, but it's certainly not required. If you thought the Exclusiva was too sweet, or sweet isn't your thing - this is the discount Venezuelan rum for you. A solid, every day rum for the weekdays when you don't want to break into the Santa Teresa 1796.

It's a great product, exactly what I was looking for. Great to mix or to drink on the rocks. Drizzly worked perfect. Fast delivery, like 15 minutes.