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| Diplomatico's New 2004 Single Vintage Expression |
Venezuelan
rum brand Diplomático has unveiled the latest release in its Prestigeous Single
Vintage collection,If this one is anywhere as good as the two previous ones,
2004 Single Vintage will be hard to get your hands on. Diplomático
2004 Single Vintage is aged in Bourbon barrels and Oloroso Sherry casks
The
limited-edition expression is crafted from several casks of special reserve
rum, each selected by Nelson Hernández, maestros roneros and master blender. Distilled in vintage copper pot stills in
2004, the rum has been aged for 12 years in American white oak casks that
previously held Bourbon. These aged
rums are then blended by the maestros roneros, before being left for a further
year to mature in ex-oloroso Sherry casks.
Nelson
Hernández, maestros roneros at Diplomático, said: “In a time where the ultra-premium
rum category is entering the spotlight, and rum is finally being recognised as
a quality sipping spirit, we are looking forward to seeing the 2004 Single
Vintage reach its fullest potential.”
On
the palate, 2004 Single Vintage is “well-balanced and incredibly flavorful,
with toasted wood and spicy notes”. Hernández
described the rum as being “slightly more dry and oaky than that of previous
years.” Less than 4,000 nine-litre cases
of this limited-edition expression will be available globally, with each bottle
carrying a RRP of US$120.
