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| Diplomatico Distillery Collection |
Venezuelan rum company Diplomático brand is
set to release two expressions in a new limited-edition range. Designed to
showcase Diplomático’s “diverse” distillation processes, Diplomático is to launch Single Batch
Kettle and Single Barbet Column expressions.
The range, which launches with Single Batch Kettle and Single Barbet
Column rums, is a result of Diplomático’s unique style of merging different
distillation methods to produce a wide range of complex distillates.
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| Single Batch Kettle Still |
Single
Batch Kettle was made with a batch kettle still that was brought to the
distillery in 1959. The batch
distillation method was originally employed in Canada for the production of American
whiskey. The “complex” and medium-bodied expression is made from sugar cane
honeys, and is aged in American white oak barrels.
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| Double Barbet Column Still |
The
Barbet Column distillation system, originally created in France was also
brought to the distillery in 1959. The Barbet column is made of 100% copper, a
type of metal that facilitates to the elimination of undesirable sulphur
compounds that form during the fermentation process. Described as having a “strong fruity” profile,
Single Barbet Column expression is aged in American white oak barrels and uses
high-quality sugar cane molasses.
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| José Rafael Ballesteros, CEO |
José
Rafael Ballesteros, Diplomático’s CEO, said “The Diplomático brand
name has become familiar to lovers of fine dark spirits, few are aware of the
history of the company behind the brand, Destilerías Unidas S.A. (DUSA). DUSA’s
distillery was originally created in 1959 by local rum producers and Seagram’s
International, at that time the largest distiller of alcoholic beverages in the
world. We recognize that the rich
distillation heritage left by Seagram’s is at the heart of Diplomático’s
elaboration process today.” “We are
excited that the Distillery Collection gives rum lovers the chance to explore
the history and distillation know-how of Diplomático, and what goes in to
making our rums so special.”
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| Tito Cordero |
Due
for official launch at this October’s Bar Convent Berlin, The Distillery
Collection showcases Diplomático’s diverse distillation processes. Over the
years, Diplomático has developed a unique style of merging different
distillation methods to produce a wide range of complex distillates. The
Distillery Collection highlights these distillation systems with two new
expressions, a Single Batch Kettle rum and a Single Barbet Column rum. A variety of distillates, with their
distinctive aromas and taste profiles, characterizes Diplomático rums and
allows the Maestros Roneros, Tito Cordero, to create
one-of-a-kind blends. The Distillery Collection, on the other hand, offers rum
aficionados the opportunity to discover these single distillates in their
purest form, featuring each rum’s individual personality. Given the unique sensorial profiles of these
individual expressions, it is recommended to savor them neat.
Both
expressions are available at a suggested price of $81.00.
