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Description

Diplomático Mantuano is a versatile dark rum from Venezuela, aged for up to 8 years, offering a balanced blend of rich flavours and smooth complexity. Named after Don Juancho Nieto Meléndez, a legendary figure in Venezuelan rum history known as “El Mantuano,” this rum reflects the rich heritage of traditional rum-making and the deep connection to the land and its people.

On the nose, Mantuano presents inviting aromas of dried fruits, oak, and hints of spiced vanilla. The palate is rich and robust, delivering layers of toffee, dark chocolate, and subtle spices, with a touch of dried apricot and plum. The finish is smooth and slightly dry, with lingering notes of wood, spice, and dark fruits.

Tasting Notes:

• Nose: Dried fruits, oak, spiced vanilla, and hints of dark caramel.
• Palate: Rich toffee, dark chocolate, dried apricot, plum, and subtle spices.
• Finish: Smooth and slightly dry, with lingering wood, spice, and dark fruits.

Crafted for Cocktails and Sipping:
Diplomático Mantuano is the ideal rum for both sipping and mixing. Its complex yet balanced profile makes it perfect for enjoying neat or on the rocks, while its robust flavours shine in classic rum cocktails such as the Rum Old Fashioned, Mai Tai, or Daiquiri.

Heritage and Craftsmanship:
Made at the foot of the Andes Mountains, Diplomático Mantuano is crafted by Maestros Roneros who carefully blend a combination of rums distilled in pot stills, column stills, and batch kettle stills. Aged in white oak barrels that previously housed bourbon and malt whiskies, this rum captures the essence of tradition and innovation, ensuring quality and authenticity in every bottle.

Whether you’re looking to elevate your cocktail experience or enjoy a refined sip, Diplomático Mantuano offers a rich taste of Venezuela’s rum-making heritage.