Diplomatico Distillery Collection No. 2 Barbet Rum
Diplomatico Distillery Collection No. 2 Barbet Rum is a 47% ABV (94-proof), 750mL Venezuelan rum aged 4 years in American white oak ex-bourbon and ex-Scotch whisky barrels. It is the second release in Diplomatico's limited Distillery Collection, each bottling isolating one of the distillery's three distillation styles — this one from the Barbet copper column still, a semi-continuous French-design still brought to Distillery La Miel in 1959. Order online from Del Mesa Liquor, San Diego, CA.
- ABV: 47% (94 proof)
- Size: 750mL
- Age: 4 years in American white oak (ex-bourbon and ex-Scotch casks)
- Origin: Distillery La Miel (Destilerias Unidas S.A.), Venezuela — foot of the Andes
- Production: Barbet copper column still; molasses-based; master blender Tito Cordero; ~5,000 bottles
The Barbet Still, Unblended and Unfiltered by Blending
The Distillery Collection is Diplomatico's study series: three limited releases, each built around a single distillation method. No. 2 puts the spotlight on the Barbet still, and master blender Tito Cordero keeps the molasses spirit's floral, citrus-blossom character front and center. For Diplomatico fans it is a rare look at one component of the flagship Reserva Exclusiva blend, bottled on its own; for rum explorers it is a distinctly Venezuelan take on column-still character.
Tasting Notes
Nose of tropical fruit — mango, banana, green apple, honey — with toasted oak, vanilla, caramel, and floral notes. Slightly dry on the palate: baking spices, fresh citrus, delicate wood, dark chocolate, and honey sweetness; a long, balanced caramel-and-spice finish.
How to Enjoy
Sip neat to study the Barbet still's floral-citrus signature. It also lifts a rum Old Fashioned or a dry daiquiri variation where 94 proof carries the drink.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Distillery Collection?
A limited Diplomatico series isolating each of the distillery's three distillation styles — No. 2 is the Barbet copper column still expression.
How long is it aged?
Four years in American oak (ex-bourbon and ex-Scotch whisky casks) — verified by the 2014 distillation / 2018 bottling dates.
Is it a limited release?
Yes — roughly 5,000 bottles, per trade sources.
Where can I buy Diplomatico Distillery Collection No. 2 online?
The 750mL bottle is available to order online at Del Mesa Liquor, shipping from San Diego, CA.
A Venezuelan distillery's inner workings, bottled — add Diplomatico Distillery Collection No. 2 to your cart at Del Mesa Liquor, San Diego, CA.