If you are searching for a rhum to mix with coke that doesn't suck and that's cheap enough, this could be it. Not too sweet, not too strong, not smoked, not spiced, not harsh on the throat. You can taste it's there but without standing out on any particular field. A good workhorse, nothing more and nothing less. Oh, doesn't make a good mix with Pepsi Max. It enhances the artificial sweetness of it. Bought for 13.5€ in Spain
About this bottle
Popular Dominican Republic brand Ron Barceló is now distilled by Alcoholes Finos Dominicanos. They use 100% sugar cane juice from the country for their distillation. The operation also prides itself on its efficiency and eco-friendly practices. Barceló does their aging in used American bourbon barrels, vertically stacked, which are scraped and re-charred in between uses. This review was done with their 37.5% abv bottling which is sold around the world. In the US, the minimum bottling must be 40% abv.
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This rum and tonic with a lemon slice works well for me. The flavor comes through the tonic. Good all day, every day. Haven't tried it on rocks; probably won't; intend to keep it as a mixer.
Butterscotch, vanilla, caramel, nutmeg on the nose. The spirit has a light body and butterscotch and caramel is confirmed on the nose. Medium short finish.
Strong alkohol taste with scent of sugar cane. Short ending with warm, sweet aftertaste.
Very smooth and lite taste, not as sweet as some other rums out there.
Smooth and easy. Hint of vanilla. not sweet.
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