Diplomatico Planas. Diplomatico is most well known for their Reserva Exclusiva rum, which is often regarded as a higher end “sipping rum.” While that one does have its fan base, I really think the true treasures in their line actually lie in their other two rums, the Planas and the Mantuano.

I first tasted these at a spirits festival (all side by side) and was surprised by how much I enjoyed the Planas. These are relatively new expressions, launched early last year as the replacements of the Blanco and regular Reserva. Whether you like or dislike the Reserva Exclusiva, this is a fantastic one worth checking out.

The Planas is a “white rum,” though this is somewhat deceiving as it’s actually a blend of rums barrel-aged for up to 6 years. The clear color is just due to the charcoal-filtering process that removes color, and the rum itself is rich and flavorful (and at a whopping 47% to help extend the flavors even further!). It’s far from the cheap, astringent white rums you may have tried in the past; drink it blind, and I don’t think you would suspect this to be clear at all with its strong woody tones and rich flavor.

In addition to the fantastic depth of flavor, the Planas has minimal added sugar compared to the Reserva Exclusiva (which to be honest I personally find much too sweet, but to each their own!). Diplomatico actually publishes nutrition info on their website, which gets a thumbs up from me for transparency.

For reference, the Planas has .25g of sugar per 100ml, while the Reserva Exclusiva has 3.5g (that’s over 26g or about 2 tablespoons per standard bottle!).

If you like Plantation 3 Stars rum, this is definitely up the same alley.

*product was sent as part of a sponsored post, but all thoughts are my own*