Diplomatico rums are distilled using a rich variety of methods, including divers continuous column stills for light rums, batch kettle for intermediate rums, and pot stills for more complex rums. The history of Diplomatico began in Venezuela in 1959, with the establishment of the distillery where all of its rums are produced. Today Diplomatico is distributed in over 60 countries. It holds "Ron de Venezuela" DOC (Protected Denomination of Origin) and is recognized as one of the finest rums in the world.