Diplomatico Reserva Exclusiva Rum — Bitters & Bottles

A blend of pot and column still rums, distilled from molasses, aged from 2 to 12 years in the Venezuelan heat, then sweetened, aromatized, and flavored. A super rich and luxurious nose, with aromas of caramel, baking spices, and nuts. The palate is chocolate sauce and sweet toffee, fudge and tropical fruit flavors. De
2023 is the fifth release of the limited distillery edition blend. This bottling is a tribute to the distillery’s Great House, still standing in its original form as a reception space for guests and visitors to the distillery. Made from a blend of different marks, the Great House recipe differs from year to year. 2023's is a blend of 40% 7 year old HLCF and 60% 2 year old LROK. Notes of creme brulee, candied pineapple, mango, allspice, citrus, and coriander.

Taking its name from the Spanish word used to describe plots of vineyards in the Jerez area, Hampden Estate Pagos is the first bottling in the distillery’s history to be exclusively aged in sherry casks. Like the world’s most aromatic whiskies, such as those produced on Islay, the Jamaican rum embraces perfectly with the Andalusian wine’s notes of rancio without being overpowered by them, leading to a completely new profile of aromas.

Ageing in ex-sherry casks is most impactful on the spirit only if the quality of the butts used is of the highest level possible. Through a very special partnership with Bodegas Lustau, founded in 1896 and one of the leading producers in Jerez, Hampden Estate has secured access to top quality casks used to age the best Oloroso and Pedro Ximenez sherries. The fruity intensity and the high ester profile of Hampden Estate matches perfectly the woody aromatic palette and deep, rich color brought by the ex-sherry casks. The nutty and savory components given by oloroso, along with the sweet and spicy notes of Pedro Ximenez make Pagos a truly exceptional rum with a unique identity. Bottled at 52% abv.

A blend of pot and column still rums, distilled from molasses, aged from 2 to 12 years in the Venezuelan heat, then sweetened, aromatized, and flavored.

A super rich and luxurious nose, with aromas of caramel, baking spices, and nuts. The palate is chocolate sauce and sweet toffee, fudge and tropical fruit flavors. Deep, vivid and extremely seductive flavors that beg to be enjoyed after dinner or even over some ice cream.