The winner: Diplomatico Reserva Exclusiva Rum
Diplomatico Reserva Exclusiva is the better rum to drink neat, rated higher by both a large crowd sample and a critic. Pyrat XO is only worth grabbing if you need something cheap for a punch bowl.
Taste & craft
The ratings gap tells the real story. On RumX, Pyrat sits at 6.2/10 against a category average of 6.9 and median of 7.1, meaning it's landing below the middle of the pack. Diplomatico's 7.0/10 sits right at that average, backed by a much larger sample of over 3,000 ratings. The Fat Rum Pirate scores both below its 3.0 median (2.0 for Pyrat, 2.5 for Diplomatico on a thin two-rating sample), but Pyrat still comes out the weaker of the two everywhere it's been scored.
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Pyrat Reserve XO Rum
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Diplomatico Reserva Exclusiva Rum
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About this comparison
Which is better, Pyrat Reserve XO Rum or Diplomatico Reserva Exclusiva Rum?
This comparison currently favors Diplomatico Reserva Exclusiva Rum. The verdict is based on the evidence shown on this page, including source ratings and current offers.
Does ShelfRead create the ratings in this comparison?
No. ShelfRead keeps each third-party rating attached to its original source and scale. It does not combine those scores into an aggregate rating.
How current are the offers for Pyrat Reserve XO Rum and Diplomatico Reserva Exclusiva Rum?
The page reflects the latest offer data available when it was updated on August 21, 2026. Retailer prices and availability can change, so confirm the final price with the retailer.