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Ron del Barrilito 2 Star rum is first blended and then aged for at least 3 years. The rum has been produced in Bayamón Puerto Rico since 1804 by the Fernández family, making it the oldest rum manufacturer in Puerto Rico.
In 1942 a single barrel of Ron del Barrilito rum was set aside called the 'Freedom Barrel.' The barrel will be opened in Bayamón town square for all to share when Puerto Rico gains its independence.
5.6/10(13 ratings)
Easily consumable in a bind
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Posted 9 months ago by mc from United States with 51 ratings
Unfortunately, this rum is harsh, sharp and unbalanced. Clearly a step behind other rums from Puerto Rico
Posted 10 months ago by JackOrion from United States with 61 ratings
Strong Smokey Rum. 86 proof but seems hotter in a good way. Not overly sugary yet burnt caramel comes through. In a blind taste I would be tempted to declare it an aged agricole most likely do to the 3 years spent in charred oak.
Price point is a bit high but not so much that I won't buy and mostly keep it on hand. It's a solid rum great for sipping as well as mixing into those tropical cocktails that call for a Puerto Rican rum such as the 1953 Bolo circulating from a highly respected source. It is claimed the recipe comes from personal notes of barkeep Bob Esmino. The instructions also call for an aged Martinique as well! Brothers from another mother that certainly play well together as the recipe produces a fantastic drink.
Posted over 1 year ago by David37377 from United States with 3 ratings
Nothing compared with the 3 star, harsher, less flavor, I don’t drink it unless it is free!
Posted over 1 year ago by Jerry de la Hoya from United States with 26 ratings
I got a bottle on a recommendation and overall I remember it being pretty standard stuff, good for a rum and coke. Need to try it again.
Tried it again neat and dropping my rating... Tastes like nailpolish remover. I mixed some drinks with it the other day and they were terrible. Thought maybe it was a bad recipe, but then I swapped out my normal mixing rum in the recipe and suddenly it was magic.
Maybe they call it 2 star for a reason...
Posted over 2 years ago by Little Frank from United States with 6 ratings
Assuming you can get it at a good price, this is an excellent mixing rum. It has a lot of the interest of the 3 star, but less complex and more bite. Still, when I have found it outside PR it's usually as expensive as much better rums, so it's not usually a good option for me.
Ron del Barrilito 2 Star is great for both craft mixed drinks as well as drinking on the rocks.
Very low sugar and natural flavor. Highly recommend, and great price for an aged product.
Posted over 3 years ago by Gustavo Soto from Puerto Rico with 14 ratings
Even for it's youthness you could taste some oak, it is sweet, caramelized citrus peels and some spice. It isn't matured enough for sipping, but with a few drops of water it becomes light and a bit sweeter with a lingering finish. I liked it neat.
Posted almost 4 years ago by mdk from Puerto Rico with 11 ratings
Anyone who buys this rum for sipping is making a mistake -- it is not made as a sipping rum. For a sipping rum get the Barrilito tres estrellas (3 star). However, this is a great mixing rum. Adds tremendous flavor to pina coladas, daiquiris or other mixed rum drinks (though a waste with coke).
Posted almost 4 years ago by John frederick from United States with 53 ratings
Turned on to this one when it was recommended by bartender at resort in PR. Better than well, but nothing special either. Good in mojitos. Somewhat tough to find in the states in my area, but I see it on occasion and have bought it locally
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Smooth and light 7 out of 10
Posted 1 month ago by Swoop225 from United States with 4 ratings
Great, very smooth, short finish. Vanilla, sweet tobacco on the nose.
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