Diplomático Distillery Collection No.2 Barbet Rum

- Light copper in color. - Thin, closely-spaced legs down sides of Glencairn. - Nose is not particularly vibrant, but has subtle oak and old-fruit nuances. - Semi-sweet and zesty. Big, moldy oak dominates. Light citrus and grassy notes on the backend. - Mouthfeel is thick, oily and sticky. Literally clings to my tongue and stays there. - 47% is noticeable, but doesn't interfere. - This is quite unique and enjoyable. 4.1.

I'm not really sure why people rate this so low. It is an excellent rum, though a bit pricey. It's just not as sickeningly sweet as the Reserva Exclusiva. I found it to be an excellent sipping rum.

The Barbet column still originates from France and was brought to Venezuela in 1959. It is a continuous column still. Dramfest '18. Pleasant and sweet. Score: 3.5.

It possesses a distinct goodness and complexity. However, I would still rather have a bottle of Reserva Exclusiva.

This one is set up from the first. It resembles the third bottle the most. It's the driest of the three.

It's quite dry. You can definitely sense the bourbon barrel aging.