Diplomatico Distillery Collection No. 3 Pot Still Rum
Diplomatico Distillery Collection No. 3 Pot Still Rum is the final chapter of Diplomatico's Distillery Collection — a single-vintage Venezuelan rum distilled in June 2010 in the historic copper pot still that arrived at the La Miel distillery in 1959. Limited to 5,000 bottles worldwide, bottled at 47% ABV with no added sugar and no blending, it is the unvarnished voice of that still. Available to order online at Del Mesa Liquor, San Diego, CA.
- ABV/Proof: 47% ABV / 94 proof
- Size: 750mL
- Vintage: distilled June 2010 (NAS)
- Origin: Destilerías Unidas S.A., La Miel distillery, Venezuela
- Production: copper pot still built in Scotland for whisky, installed 1959; sugar cane honey feedstock; aged in American white oak ex-bourbon barrels; 5,000 bottles; no added sugar
The Still Behind the Blend
The Distillery Collection was Diplomatico's way of pulling back the curtain: No. 1 showcased the Kettle Still, No. 2 the Barbet Still, and No. 3 — this rum — the copper Pot Still, a discontinuous system built in Scotland for whisky and running at La Miel since 1959. Distilled once, in June 2010, and bottled without the marrying or blending that goes into the house expressions, it is a time capsule of that still's character. Explore more rums or the full Diplomatico lineup.
Tasting Notes
Nose of red fruits, tropical aromas, sugar cane honey, and vanilla. The palate brings fine wood, coffee, and dark chocolate, closing with a long, elegant finish.
How to Enjoy
Neat at room temperature to appreciate the still's character — this is a connoisseur's pour. A few drops of water open the fruit; it is too limited and expressive to bury in a mixer.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Distillery Collection?
A limited trilogy from Diplomatico showcasing the individual stills behind its blends — No. 1 Kettle Still, No. 2 Barbet Still, No. 3 Pot Still (this rum).
How many bottles were made?
5,000 bottles worldwide, from a single June 2010 distillation.
Does it have added sugar?
No — bottled with no added sugar and no blending.
Where is it made?
At the La Miel distillery in Venezuela, home of Diplomatico since the distillery's founding.
One still, one distillation, 5,000 bottles — buy Diplomatico Distillery Collection No. 3 Pot Still Rum online at Del Mesa Liquor, San Diego, CA.