Diplomatico Planas Rum 70cl

Clean, bright, and way more interesting than your usual “just mix it” white rum. Diplomatico Planas is a Venezuelan white rum made for home bartenders who want their cocktails to taste deliberate, not accidental.

It’s the kind of bottle that instantly levels up the classics. Your Daiquiri gets sharper and more aromatic, your Mojito tastes fresher, and even a simple rum and soda suddenly has actual flavour to talk about.

• Nose: Fresh coconut, light vanilla, a little citrus zest, and a hint of sugarcane.
• Taste: Crisp and lightly creamy, with coconut, vanilla, and a clean citrus snap that keeps it lively in cocktails.
• Finish: Dry-leaning and tidy, with soft vanilla and gentle tropical notes that linger just long enough.

How to drink it: Make a proper Daiquiri (rum, fresh lime, simple syrup) and you’ll taste the difference immediately, or throw it in a Mojito when you want maximum refreshment with minimum effort.

This is a great entry point if you’re stuck in the “white rum is just for mixing” mindset. Planas proves white rum can be bright, layered, and still totally cocktail-friendly. If you like light, crisp, Cuban-style rum drinks but want more aroma and texture, start here.

It also plays nicely with modern cocktail builds. Try it with coconut water and a squeeze of lime for an easy highball, or use it anywhere you’d normally reach for a basic white rum and want the drink to come out cleaner, fresher, and more defined.

You don’t need a bar cart full of gear either. One bottle, a lime, and some ice, and you’re suddenly the person making “one more round” cocktails at home.

Fun Fact: “Planas” is a nod to the plains around the distillery in Venezuela, and this rum is designed to keep that bright, clean profile front and centre in cocktails.