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Barcelo Imperial rum

Barcelo Imperial

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Dominican Republic | Aged | 38% ABV

Barcelo Imperial rum is produced in the Dominican Republic using column stills before aged in white oak casks for up to 10 years.

Ron Barcelo was founded in 1929 by Spanish entrepreneur Julian Barcelo in Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic. The brand was sold mainly in the Caribbean and North America until a much broader international expansion began in 1992.

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Tasty, but not quite great
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623 Barcelo Imperial Ratings

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Brett Martinez 🇺🇸 | 13 ratings
Posted almost 8 years ago

This is a very nice rum
It is a steal for the price

Lukas 🇨🇿 | 26 ratings
Posted almost 8 years ago

I bought it blindly. Very beautiful bottle and contents very good

wiedrzensky 🇸🇰 | 16 ratings
Posted 8 years ago

Sweet aroma of vanila and spices. Oily palate with ginger warmth. Bit spicy but great though.

TommyVinegar 🇧🇪 | 46 ratings
Posted 8 years ago

The first time I drank Barcelo Imperial was in Cuba where I spent my days drinking Ron Cubay on the rocks in the sweltering heat, watching the 2014 football World Cup on TV in a local café. The owner had a bottle of the Dominican Imperial on his "top shelf". Compared to the Cubay Anejo it was quite a splurge, although a bottle is actually very decently priced. I had a couple and was pleasantly surprised. Very smooth, a pleasant honey/vanilla-sweetness, light and summery. Back home I bought a bottle and quickly fell out of love. It's been a while - so don't crucify me if I get it wrong - but I remember I thought it very one-dimensional, the vanilla (almost tasted like added vanilla-extract) was very boring after a while and I found nothing else to exite me. You'll expect more from a rum that boldy styles itself 'Imperial'. It's a classic case of overpromise, underdeliver.

Niels Kaas 🇩🇰 | 43 ratings
Posted 8 years ago

Udmærket rom med fin eftersmag. Ikke i den søde ende. Pæn flaske

Car 🇲🇽 | 20 ratings
Posted 8 years ago

Un ron muy bueno a muy buen precio sabor suave para mi gusto demasiado suave

Bruna 🇵🇹 | 2 ratings
Posted 8 years ago

For 5 consecutive years was considered the best rum in the world and then was replaced by the Imperial Premium Blend also belongs to the Barceló range . Great to be served on the rocks and has a wonderful perfect serve : Ice on the rocks and a vanilla pod ( awakens the "secret" scents of this rum. It is definitely a rum to taste and take home for those who really know how to appreciate rum.

Philip Rademaker 🇨🇼 | 50 ratings
Posted 8 years ago

Dry without a burn, and still quite tasty, gives the impression of being stronger than it is, Straight up, on the rocks, or... my favorite, with soda.

Chet 🇺🇸 | 199 ratings
Posted 8 years ago

Woody semi sweet rum, comes across your palate with a bit of burn but overall not to bad for the money.

Rudy Mayers 🇵🇦 | 12 ratings
Posted 8 years ago

Got this Rum for Christmas one year it was fantastic! Very smooth and full body love it a lot! Hard to find in the States.




Brand Details

Type: Aged
Company: Barcelo
Country: Dominican Republic
Name: Imperial
ABV: 38%
Raw Material: Unknown
Process: Pure blend (1 distillery)
Distillation: Unknown
Women Led: No

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