Diplomatico Rum Single Vintage 2013
Vintage Rum | 700mL | 43% ABV (86 proof) | Aged 12 Years + 1 Year Oloroso Finish — Diplomatico Rum Single Vintage 2013 is distilled from a single exceptional distillation year. When the Maestros Roneros identified the 2013 reserves maturing in a unique way, they collated them for this vintage release. Distilled in copper pot stills at Destilerías Unidas in La Miel, Venezuela, it aged 12 years in a combination of ex-bourbon, ex-single-malt whisky, and new American oak casks, then finished one additional year in first-fill Oloroso sherry casks. It is presented in a decanter-style gift box. Available to order online at Del Mesa Liquor in San Diego, CA.
Single Vintage is Diplomatico's rarest tier — released only when a distillation year's reserves prove exceptional, unlike the core range's blended reserves. Among premium rums, a documented 12-year triple-cask maturation with a sherry finish puts it in collector territory, and the decanter presentation makes it gift-ready.
Tasting notes
Color: dark amber. Nose: vanilla, caramel, dried fruit, hints of sherry. Palate: bold and balanced — smoked wood, coffee, chocolate, vanilla, ripe fruits. Finish: pronounced and mellow with hints of red fruits (official Diplomatico notes).
Why buy it from Del Mesa Liquor
- 700mL, 43% ABV — single-vintage Venezuelan rum, distilled 2013
- 12 years in ex-bourbon, ex-single-malt whisky, and new American oak, plus 1 year in first-fill Oloroso sherry casks
- Released only in exceptional years — the rarest tier of the Diplomatico range
- Decanter-style gift box presentation
- Available to order online at Del Mesa Liquor
How to serve it
Sip neat at room temperature to catch the sherry-cask red-fruit character; a large single cube works for those who like it slightly chilled. Save it for the end of the evening — the 12-year depth earns it.
Frequently asked questions
What does "Single Vintage" mean?
The entire rum comes from reserves of a single distillation year (2013) — no blending across vintages. Diplomatico only bottles a Single Vintage when the year's reserves mature in an exceptional way.
Is this a 10-year-old or a 12-year-old rum?
The brand's own copy specifies 12 years of cask aging plus a 1-year Oloroso sherry finish. A few retailer pages mislabel it "10 Year Old" — those are wrong.
What does the Oloroso finish add?
Dried-fruit, nutty, and red-berry notes layered over the rum's vanilla-and-caramel core.
Is the bottle gift-ready?
Yes — it ships in a decanter-style gift box.