DUSA covers an area of ​​1,300 hectares where the plant, industrial effluent treatment plants, and crops are located. The company owns different farms where they grow sugar cane, cereals, and fruits, enough raw materials to produce a great variety of liquors. A Sip of History Records the default button state of the corresponding category & the status of CCPA. It works only in coordination with the primary cookie. All their activities in DUSA are aimed at the intensive use of the natural resources they have without leaving out their commitment to the environment. So, they designed a 100% sustainable system that begins from the inside. At the organizational level, each job position carries out specific tasks for environmental protection. The company also promotes training and awareness programs among its employees. In the mouth: The ethanol is less pronounced here. It doesn’t hinder the fruity notes I get. I smell medium intensity dried apricots, canned peaches, honey and vanilla. Behind those are a mix of light cinnamon, orange peel, toasted persimmon, toffee and cloves. Score: 5/10

In the US, the category grew 4% over 2020 and is expected to expand at a CAGR of 5.2% by 2027. Major players saw significant growth — Malibu grew 20.7% and Bacardi, 8.5%.In the glass, the No. 1 Batch Kettle Rum is not unlike what one has come to expect from Diplo. The bouquet is slightly sweet with notes of vanilla and ripe fruit. However, the sugary essence is nicely balanced with spice. Even before savoring, one can tell that there’s something new here. Diplomático’s rums are made from sugar cane, molasses, and honeys, which are fermented with the distillery’s own strain of yeast. They produce blends of dark and light rums aged from two to twelve years. Tradition range: Planas (aged up to 6 years and bottled at 47% ABV), Mantuano (aged up to 8 years and bottled at 40% ABV), and Reserva Exclusiva (aged up to 12 years and bottled at 40% ABV).

In the mouth: A light pepperiness upfront caressed by a round texture formed by the added sweeteners. I get a pronounced sweetness formed by the light tastes of prunes, raisins, toffee, blood orange, orange peel, vanilla, maple syrup, muscovado syrup, honey and cloves. Conclusions

Drink #1: Diplomático Reserva Exclusiva Rum (alone)

In 2001, Diageo acquired Seagram’s Company LTD worldwide and, among the assets, Licorerías Unidas. But one year later, the company decided to sell its manufacturing assets. A group of local entrepreneurs and investors decided to take advantage of this opportunity and buy them. On August 22, 2002, LUSA became Destilerías Unidas, S.A., a 100% Venezuelan private company.