Ron Barcelo Rum

A young idealist from Mallorca arrived in Santo Domingo in 1929 with a dream of creating the Dominican Republic's finest rum. Julián Barceló proved right: his name became synonymous with quality, and his most famous bottle, the amber-colored 'Pitufita', became a national icon from 1970 onward. Fifty years later, his successors set a world record when Ron Barceló Imperial was crowned the world's best rum with the highest score a respected American testing institute had ever awarded.

Ron Barcelo Imperial Onyx Dominikanske Republik Rum 38%

Item no.: 22227865421-1029

Filtered through onyx stone. It sounds like marketing, but it is actually one of the final steps in producing this rum from the Dominican Republic.
Expert description
Ron Barcelo Imperial Onyx is a Rum from the Dominican Republic, matured 10 years in heavily charred ex-bourbon casks and bottled at 38%.
The rum is a blend of rums matured up to 10 years, after which it is filtered through onyx stone, a step that helps round off the edges and gives the colour its deep, mahogany brown tone. Ron Barcelo has produced rum in the Dominican Republic since the 1930s and is today one of the country's most famous names, known for a robust, structured style with clear cask influence.
Tasting notes
Nose
Oak barrel, espresso coffee, nuts and dark chocolate.
Palate
Vanilla, charred oak spice, creamy caramel, cherry, coffee and dark chocolate.
Finish
Robust and long, with lingering spice and a dry, toasted close.
Region/Country: Dominican Republic
Type: Rum
Age: 10 years
ABV: 38%
Size: 70 CL
Cask type: Heavily charred ex-bourbon casks
EAN no.: 7461323129183
Serving suggestion: Neat or with coffee
Flavour profile
Robust · Spiced · Nutty · Dark chocolate
Did you know?
The name Imperial Onyx refers to the final filtration step, where the rum is passed through onyx stone, a rare method that helps give it its characteristic deep colour and rounded finish.
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48,00

1pcs.
41,75EUR
Ron Barcelo Imperial Premium Blend Dominikanske Republik Rum 38%

Item no.: 22227865421-328

Barcelo's oldest reserves blended into a single bottle, matured on both American and French oak. This is the house's most ambitious edition.
Expert description
Ron Barcelo Imperial Premium Blend is a Rum from the Dominican Republic, matured on selected American oak staves and French oak casks and bottled at 38%.
The rum is a special blend of Barcelo's oldest Imperial reserves and represents the distillery's most refined edition in the classic range. By combining American and French oak, the rum achieves a depth and layer of complexity that sets it apart from the house's other Imperial editions.
Tasting notes
Nose
Mocha coffee, melted caramel, dried spices, dried black cherries and honeyed raisins.
Palate
Semi-dry but fruity, with layers of nuts, spice, crème brûlée and dried fruit.
Finish
Long, with pepper leaf and elegant tobacco.
Region/Country: Dominican Republic
Type: Rum
ABV: 38%
Size: 70 CL
Cask type: American oak staves and French oak casks
Serving suggestion: Neat, as a digestif
Flavour profile
Rich · Spiced · Fruity · Tobacco
Did you know?
Imperial Premium Blend uses both American oak staves and French oak casks in its maturation, a combination rarely seen in the Dominican rum tradition.
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36,00

1pcs.
31,25EUR

About Ron Barceló

Ron Barceló is the Dominican rum that grew from one man's dream into the country's most recognizable rum name. The rum is distilled from molasses and aged using a solera-inspired method that delivers a round, approachable sweetness, ideal for beginners. For connoisseurs, Barceló Imperial is a benchmark: in 1980 the respected Beverage Testing Institute in Chicago awarded the bottle the highest score the institute had ever given, a feat that firmly put Ron Barceló on the world map.

History & Background

Julián Barceló, a young entrepreneur from Mallorca, founded the house in Santo Domingo around 1929-30 with a clear ambition of becoming the Dominican Republic's leading rum producer. As early as 1970, the house launched its iconic Añejo in the patented, amber-colored bottle known as 'Pitufita', which quickly became a national symbol. Ten years later, in 1980, Barceló presented its Imperial release, which the respected Beverage Testing Institute in Chicago crowned the world's best rum with a record-high score of 97 out of 100 points. Since then, Ron Barceló has cemented its place as one of the Caribbean's most respected and fastest-growing rum houses.

Production & Style

The rum is distilled from molasses and aged using a Dominican solera-inspired method with a focus on roundness.

Signature Style

Round, Sweet, Caramel
The taste offers a round, sweet character with caramel undertones.

Facts

Producer	Ron Barceló
Founded	1930
Pronounced	"ron bar-seh-LOH"
Region	Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic
Country	Dominican Republic
Owner	Bepensa Bebidas (Mexico)
Raw material	Molasses
Ageing climate	Tropical Caribbean climate
Official website	ronbarcelo.com

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