Ron Del Barrilito 3 Star

Tasted at Laka Lono July 24, 2022
from the notes:
Aroma: butter rum lifesaver
Ok. I am surprised I like this. The flavor is... flammable. But good.

Tons of oak and fruit flavor up front followed by a very nice sweet mellow that keeps on. I feel like this is an understated rum that definitely needs to be tried.

This may not be the most complex or the most aged rum, but it’s dangerously pleasant to sip. I guess it could be good for cocktails but at least I’m never even going to try. This is my neat daily sipper. Semi-sweet with notes of vanilla, coconut cream and dried figs. Pleasant nose reminds me of flan caramel and cotton candy. Been sipping this for around 15 years and will continue to do so as long as I can find it around.

My first experience with Ron Del Barrilito 3 Star was a few years ago with a couple of bottles bought at Walgreens in San Juan. Happily I can now find it here in the States

I liked it just a bit but not going back seeing there's way too much out there to go back to this. It was nice but, surprisingly, had a kick in it like the cheaper rums.

Caramel and subtle wood. Nice body and hides the alcohol well

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.

Undoubtedly a finely aged spirit but, to my palate, the solera sherry nose and palate are overwhelming. To my taste it’s closer to a well-aged solera Andalusian brandy than rum. Just my impression.

I was gifted a bottle of 3 star from a friend returning from Puerto Rico (not hard to find on the mainland per de, but a generous thought nonetheless). Delightfully bright rum with a smooth finish - notes of vanilla, mango, pineapple(?) with caramel. Highly recommended in a daiquiri

Tasted at Laka Lono on 2/2/20. Dark reddish gold in color. Deep rich tawney aroma. Buttery. Apple. Peppermint. Brown sugar. Sweetness is muted. I like the 2 star better.