Diplomático Single Vintage 2008 70cl, 43%
Tasting Notes
Colour: Dark amber.
Nose: Smoked wood, freshly ground coffee, dark chocolate, vanilla, caramel, ripe fruit and gentle sherry sweetness.
Palate: Rich and rounded, with coffee, cocoa, vanilla cream, toasted oak, dried fruit, caramel and mellow spice.
Finish: Smooth and lingering, with chocolate, red fruit, soft oak, sherry sweetness and warm spice.
Description
Diplomático Single Vintage 2008 70cl, 43% is a premium Venezuelan rum from the prestigious Diplomático Single Vintage range. This series is created from selected reserves from one vintage year, chosen for their depth, balance and mature character. The official Diplomático profile describes the Single Vintage style as bold and balanced, with vanilla, caramel, dried fruit and sherry richness.
The 2008 vintage is built around long maturation and extra cask refinement. International specialist listings describe it as a rum aged for 12 years in bourbon and whisky casks, followed by a further year in Oloroso sherry casks. This finishing stage gives the rum added depth, dried fruit character and a rounded, dessert-like richness.
Bottled at 43%, this expression offers a polished profile of smoked wood, coffee, dark chocolate, vanilla, ripe fruits, caramel and mellow spice. The elegant decanter bottle and original blue presentation box give it a luxurious look, making it attractive both as a sipping rum and as a collectible vintage release.
Why Choose Diplomático Single Vintage 2008 70cl, 43%
This release stands out because it combines a clear vintage identity with long maturation and Oloroso sherry cask finishing. The 2008 vintage shows a rich, mature side of Diplomático, with layers of coffee, chocolate, smoked wood, vanilla, ripe fruit and sherry sweetness.
For drinkers, it offers a smooth but flavourful sipping experience with excellent balance and depth. For collectors, the vintage-dated label, decanter bottle and original boxed presentation make it a desirable addition to a Diplomático collection.
Ideal For.
This bottle is ideal for Diplomático collectors looking for the Single Vintage 2008 release.
It is ideal for rum drinkers who enjoy premium Venezuelan rum with smoked wood, coffee, dark chocolate, vanilla, ripe fruit and sherry-cask richness.
It is also ideal for collectors who appreciate vintage-dated rums, elegant presentation bottles and limited-style prestige releases from recognised producers.
Product Details
Product Name: Diplomático.
Category: Venezuelan Rum.
Producer: Diplomático.
Country: Venezuela.
Range: Single Vintage.
Vintage: 2008.
Bottle Size: 70cl.
ABV: 43%.
Maturation: 12 years in bourbon and whisky casks, according to multiple specialist listings.
Finish: 1 year in Oloroso sherry casks.
Style: Premium aged Venezuelan rum with sherry-cask finishing.
Packaging: Original blue presentation box shown in the supplied product image.
Bottle Count: No confirmed public bottle count was found for this release.
Collector’s Note
Diplomático Single Vintage 2008 has strong collector appeal because it belongs to the brand’s prestige vintage range, where each release is connected to one year of distillation. These bottles are especially attractive because they are not standard core-range expressions and each vintage carries its own identity.
The 2008 edition is particularly appealing thanks to its long maturation, Oloroso sherry finish and elegant boxed decanter presentation. It is a strong bottle for collectors building a Diplomático range or for rum enthusiasts looking for a richer and more mature expression.
Additional information
| Weight | 2.5 kg |
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