Diplomatico, a distillery born out of Venezuela’s centuries-old sugar industry. Blending long-held traditions with skillful craftsmanship they have created some of the most celebrated rum expressions over the years, known for their distinctively sweet flavor profile which made them appealing to both new and seasoned drinkers.

But sweetness can only get you so far which is why in 2017 they released the Diplomatico No2 Barbet Rum 94 Proof. Alongside the No1, the rum was meant to showcase the wide variety of expressions the distillery can produce starting with a lighter, spicier rum crafted using a Barbet column still imported from France. Distilled from high-quality Venezuelan sugar cane molasses, the rum is aged in ex-bourbon American white oak barrels for 4 years to create a taste profile that is perfect for both sipping and cocktail mixing.

On the nose, the rum conveys a complex aroma of candied mango, banana, cream puff, butterscotch, cinnamon, and tobacco with a subtle hint of floral notes. This is complemented sweet, spicy, and savory palate of baking spices, honey, beef jerky, marzipan, charred oak, and lime leaf with peppery undertones all throughout and framed by a pleasing and persistent finish.

A superbly spicy dark rum, the Diplomatico No2 Barbet Rum 94 Proof is unlike any the distillery has put out before making it a definite must-try whether you’re a fan of the brand or simply just another rum-lover. So get yourself a bottle today and indulge in the flavors of this limited edition Venezuelan rum.