{"title":"Diplomatico","description":"\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0251\/6048\/2912\/files\/Diplomatico_Product_Banner.jpg?v=1779286474\" style=\"margin-bottom: 16px; float: none;\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"diplomatico-planas","title":"Diplomatico Planas Rum","description":"\u003cp\u003eAt its location at the foot of The Andes in the Terepaima National Park, the distillery has been producing top-quality spirits for over 50 years and has achieved cult status with rum connoisseurs across the globe. The distillery was designed for versatility, with three pot stills and four column stills distilling different styles of spirit from top-grade molasses and sugar cane honeys. The distillery boasts having been awarded the ISO 14001 for sustainability. Destilerias Unidas does all it can to ensure the facility has as little impact on its beautiful environment as possible.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe skill of the master distiller and the craft of the master blender work in perfect harmony to create the Diplomatico range. This includes expressions differing in character, suggested drinking style and price, but all with the underlying hallmark of a rum of the highest calibre.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOverseeing the whole operation is the erudite, Tito Cordero, who has worked at DUSA since 1988. Tito is one of rum's most celebrated master blenders and his accolades include Master Blender Of The Year at the 2011 and 2013 Golden Barrel Awards. Tito is currently also president of The Ron de Venezuela DOC Regulatory Council.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDiplomatico Planas, a fantastic example of what can be achieved by thinking differently, this is not your average white rum.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDue to Venezuelan law, rum cannot be bottled until it is as least two years old. However, in this case some of the rums are aged up to six years in ex-bourbon barrels. The blend is then charcoal filtered up to six times, removing all colour and creating a very refined, texturally-rich white rum, perfect for serving on the rocks as well as, of course, in your classic Mojitos and Daiquiris.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTasting Notes\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNose: Sweet initially, with marshmallows and barley sugar picking up pleasantly sour citrus notes as the rum sits in the glass. Buttery notes and a hint of mint develop over time.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePalate: The barley sugar from the nose leads on the palate, closely followed by candied citrus zest and sherbert lemons. Rich toffee notes come in behind that, contrasting with peppermint creams and grassy spice.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFinish: Short and sweet, with a burst of fluffy marshmallow quickly fading to soft spice and a hint of clove.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Latitude Wine \u0026 Liquor Merchant","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":39331434102880,"sku":"RUMS216017","price":37.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0251\/6048\/2912\/products\/diplomatico-planas-866003.jpg?v=1700141545"},{"product_id":"diplomatico-reserva-exclusiva","title":"Diplomatico Reserva Exclusiva Rum","description":"\u003cp\u003eAt its location at the foot of The Andes in the Terepaima National Park, the distillery has been producing top-quality spirits for over 50 years and has achieved cult status with rum connoisseurs across the globe. The distillery was designed for versatility, with three pot stills and four column stills distilling different styles of spirit from top-grade molasses and sugar cane honeys. The distillery boasts having been awarded the ISO 14001 for sustainability. Destilerias Unidas does all it can to ensure the facility has as little impact on its beautiful environment as possible.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe skill of the master distiller and the craft of the master blender work in perfect harmony to create the Diplomatico range. This includes expressions differing in character, suggested drinking style and price, but all with the underlying hallmark of a rum of the highest calibre.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOverseeing the whole operation is the erudite, Tito Cordero, who has worked at DUSA since 1988. Tito is one of rum's most celebrated master blenders and his accolades include Master Blender Of The Year at the 2011 and 2013 Golden Barrel Awards. Tito is currently also president of The Ron de Venezuela DOC Regulatory Council.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDiplomitico Reserva Exclusiva is a blend of exclusive rum reserves aged for up to twelve years, carefully selected by Master Blenders. Marrying a unique body with excellent balance has made this multi award-winning rum a reference for connoisseurs and fine spirits lovers throughout the world.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTasting Notes\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNose: Aromatic with hints of sultanas, chocolate, Christmas cake and gingerbread. Offers up bananas and custard with time in the glass.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePalate: Cocoa and vanilla, huge notes of oaky spice, brandy, plums and pepper.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFinish: Sweet coffee, Demerara sugar and oak.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Latitude Wine \u0026 Liquor Merchant","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":39331434037344,"sku":"RUMS216021","price":49.5,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0251\/6048\/2912\/files\/RUMS216021.jpg?v=1769522401"},{"product_id":"diplomatico-mantuano","title":"Diplomatico Mantuano Rum","description":"\u003cp\u003eAt its location at the foot of The Andes in the Terepaima National Park, the distillery has been producing top-quality spirits for over 50 years and has achieved cult status with rum connoisseurs across the globe. The distillery was designed for versatility, with three pot stills and four column stills distilling different styles of spirit from top-grade molasses and sugar cane honeys. The distillery boasts having been awarded the ISO 14001 for sustainability. Destilerias Unidas does all it can to ensure the facility has as little impact on its beautiful environment as possible.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe skill of the master distiller and the craft of the master blender work in perfect harmony to create the Diplomatico range. This includes expressions differing in character, suggested drinking style and price, but all with the underlying hallmark of a rum of the highest calibre.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOverseeing the whole operation is the erudite, Tito Cordero, who has worked at DUSA since 1988. Tito is one of rum's most celebrated master blenders and his accolades include Master Blender Of The Year at the 2011 and 2013 Golden Barrel Awards. Tito is currently also president of The Ron de Venezuela DOC Regulatory Council.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDiplomatico 'Mantuano', \"nobleman\", reflects Don Juancho's status as well as his passion for travel and the discovery of new spirits particularly rum. Don Juancho's picture is present on each of Diplomatico's Tradition rage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAged for up to eight years, Mantuano is a blend of column still, batch kettle and pot still rums and made from molasses and sugar cane honey. Designed specially to offer true versatility, it is fantastic when mixed in all manner of cocktails, or can simply be enjoyed neat or over ice.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTasting Notes\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNose: Thick, heavy and sweet, like wading through molasses. With some time, black treacle, cherries and Millionaire's Shortbread come through, wrapped in sweet liquorice and milk chocolate.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePalate: Spicier than expected from the nose, but rich and oily in texture. Cinnamon and nutmeg lead into sharper notes of polished oak before caramel sauce, soft toffees and hints of balancing bitter barrel char.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFinish: Soft and sweet, with herbal hints slowly fading to leave spicy oak.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Latitude Wine \u0026 Liquor Merchant","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":39331433840736,"sku":"RUMS216120","price":35.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0251\/6048\/2912\/files\/diplomatico-mantuano-579460.jpg?v=1769513107"},{"product_id":"canaima-small-batch-gin","title":"Canaima Small Batch Amazonian Gin","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eCanaima Gin is produced at DUSA in Venezuela. Though you may not recognise this distilleries name, they produce one of the most highly awarded rums in the world, the famous Diplomatico.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eCanaima gin showcases some relatively unknown and obscure botanicals foraged from the Amazon rainforest right on their doorstep. With native botanicals in mind, Canaima pays a decent wage to local tribes who do the foraging. What's more, 10% of the profit from each bottle will go towards reforestation of the Amazon as well as preserving the culture and heritage of the indigenous people.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eStyle\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eDry Gin\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eKey Botanicals\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eJuniper \u0026amp; other classic gin botanicals along with; merey (cashew fruit), acai (small purple fruit), Uva de Palma (fruit from a palm), tupiro fruit, seje (a delicate palm fruit) \u0026amp; copoazu (related to the cacao tree).\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eTasting Notes\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eSharp and fruity. Tangy notes of passion fruit, papaya and grapefruit citrus, with a herbaceous backdrop, black pepper heat and an earthy, grassy undertone.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePerfect Serve\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eGrapefruit soda\/coconut water garnished with pink grapefruit. Works well with Premium\/Mediterranean tonic garnished with pink grapefruit.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Latitude Wine \u0026 Liquor Merchant","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":39331419127904,"sku":"GINS211308","price":41.5,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0251\/6048\/2912\/products\/canaima-small-batch-gin-401737.jpg?v=1700141225"},{"product_id":"diplomatico-seleccion-de-familia","title":"Diplomatico Seleccion De Familia Rum","description":"\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eAt its location at the foot of The Andes in the Terepaima National Park, the distillery has been producing top-quality spirits for over 50 years and has achieved cult status with rum connoisseurs across the globe. The distillery was designed for versatility, with three pot stills and four column stills distilling different styles of spirit from top-grade molasses and sugar cane honeys. The distillery boasts having been awarded the ISO 14001 for sustainability. Destilerias Unidas does all it can to ensure the facility has as little impact on its beautiful environment as possible.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThe skill of the master distiller and the craft of the master blender work in perfect harmony to create the Diplomatico range. This includes expressions differing in character, suggested drinking style and price, but all with the underlying hallmark of a rum of the highest calibre.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eOverseeing the whole operation is the erudite, Tito Cordero, who has worked at DUSA since 1988. Tito is one of rum's most celebrated master blenders and his accolades include Master Blender Of The Year at the 2011 and 2013 Golden Barrel Awards. Tito is currently also president of The Ron de Venezuela DOC Regulatory Council.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eDiplomitico Seleccion de Familia is made up of 90% pot still, 5% Barbet, and 5% batch kettle rums, which have been aged for up to 12 years in American white oak, ex-bourbon and ex-sherry casks. Interestingly, the ex-sherry casks are the same barrels that were previously used to finish Diplomitico Ambassador and Diplomitico Single Vintage. However, unlike those bottlings, the rum destined for Seleccion de Familia is treated to a full maturation in those barrels. It's bottled with 20g of sugar added which is significantly less than a lot of premium rums.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eTasting Notes\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eNose: Honeyed forest fruits with tons of red and black cherry. Gooey toffee, raisin and a touch of date. Very soft vanilla with the merest hint of oily orange peel.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003ePalate: First creamy, juicy plum \u0026amp; cherry set against a backdrop of coconut. Cooked oak spice and brandy ripple across the palate, chased down by rounded pepper and bold toffee sweetness.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eFinish: Smooth, with thick notes of demerara sugar. Well-rounded, long finish with a hint of pipe tobacco on the tail.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Latitude Wine \u0026 Liquor Merchant","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":39331384557664,"sku":"RUMS216213","price":66.5,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0251\/6048\/2912\/files\/RUMS216213.jpg?v=1769522575"}],"url":"https:\/\/latitudewine.co.uk\/collections\/diplomatico.oembed","provider":"Latitude Wine \u0026 Liquor Merchant ","version":"1.0","type":"link"}