Ron Del Barrilito 3 Star

This was new in my liquor store and based on the reviews I had to try it. I have no idea how anybody could rate this a 9 or 10 but equally puzzling are the reviews below a 5. This is a "nice" rum. It's lacks distinctive overwelming notes, which is what I see now that I go back and look at the reviews. A lot of "smokey" (um okay - what is smokey?) Oak. Not so much. Carmel - maybe. It's not distinctive but it's not bad. It's smooth enough but not quite good enough for a sipper. Great mixer. A little strong alcohol smell but not taste. Doesn't burn as some suggest. I paid over $30 for this - and could have bought Kirk & Sweeny (12 year - my new old reliable) for a few bucks less. It's a few bucks more than Bacardi 8. It is a little more bland but perhaps easier to drink than Bacardi 8 (which has more distinctive flavors). I won't be buying another bottle for $30+ BUT if somebody offered it to me, I wouldn't make a face. I find the reviews on this to be among the most interesting (and perhaps puzzling) on the site. Recommend to try and see if you like but not if you have to spend $30+ for a bottle when you're old standby is sitting next to it on the shelf.

Why over complicate things? This is simply a very nice rum. Sweetness level not over the top. There are no artificial flavors trying to complete with each other. Nice little kick to it even on ice. Apparently Barrilito was established in 1880. I would like to think that between then and now not much has changed with their formula. Tradition sometimes beats change. Solid rum for sipping.

I got a bottle of this as a gift and admittedly, didn't have high expectations. I was pleasantly surprised, though, as it was very smooth/flavorful. It isn't a rum I frequently, drink, but I certainly enjoy it when it ends up in my glass.😁

Popular but still a rum to drink with other beverages if you want to sip by itself you have to go somewhere else

Taken neat the 3-star starts harsh and then the palate adjusts to the caramel and vanilla. With rocks it’s a pleasure and with water it’s a joy. A lovely sipper. This is the stuff the locals drink in PR and I can see why.

Aged 6-10 years, this rum is very good. More complex than its younger sibling, it's sweet, light and smooth. It has a long, tasty finish.

Nice and even. Light smoke, pepper, and oak on the pallet. A good sipper or for a bold daiquiri.

This bottle has been a staple in my house since I was a kid. My dad loves it, I still love it. They haven't change the formula and it works good for me.

Smoke hints, deep amber color slight caramel taste, a great representation of a cuban rum.

This stuff is tasty. Very sweet. Molasses rum. Oak. Minimal burn.