Diplomatic

The production process for Diplomático is a complex alchemy of passion and craftsmanship. Its distinctive flavor results from a mastery of the art of distillation and blending. The highest quality standards are met at every step of the rum-making process, from sourcing the raw materials to bottling.

Sugarcane is the raw material used in the production of rum. The climate and environmental ecosystem where Diplomático's sugarcane is grown provide ideal conditions for its growth thanks to the seasonality and humidity of the area.

The sugar cane used to produce Diplomático rums is obtained locally in Venezuela, sent to sugar factories and transformed into sugar cane molasses to begin the rum-making process.

Fermentation is the process by which the sugar in molasses is transformed into alcohol.

Since most aromatic compounds are created during fermentation, this part of the process is crucial. The molasses is fermented for at least 24 hours to obtain a highly aromatic liquid with an alcohol content between 6% and 8%.

The distillery houses a number of unique systems for both continuous and batch distillation. These include pot still distillation, batch kettle distillation, and column distillation. This variety is key to achieving the unique flavor profile that characterizes Diplomático. It allows for the creation of different light and heavy rum profiles which, once aged and blended, give our rums a complexity comparable to the finest whiskies in the world.

The unique combination of batch kettle and pot still distillations is at the heart of the Diplomatic style, which is complemented by column distillation to balance its profile.

All Diplomático rums are aged in oak barrels to achieve the desired flavor profile for each of our rums. Most of the flavors and aromas found in rum are created during the aging process. Diplomático primarily uses ex-bourbon and ex-whiskey barrels to age its rums. Once the rums in each barrel have reached optimal maturity, they are blended in different proportions to obtain the desired flavor profile in each expression.

Blending is the secret to fine rum. It allows the use of many different types and styles of rum to create a particular blend. It involves masterfully and artistically combining rums from different distillation systems, different types of barrels, different ages, and different intensity profiles that have been carefully selected to create a unique expression.