About Rum and Cane Spirits from Dominican Republic

About Rum  and  Cane Spirits from Dominican Republic
The sprit industry in the Dominican Republic centers around rum; given the importance of sugar can in the nation's economy, this is a natural. There are numerous styles, from extra dry, which is clear, aged for two to five years in oak casks to riserva, that are aged for a few years more, usually in sherry casks, which imparts a tawny or amber color. A few of these older rums are aged for 25-30 years. Dominican rum has tantalizing flavors of roasted nuts, toffee, honeycomb, coffee and praline. The offer excellent complexity, with the younger offerings displaying fruit overtones, while the older examples display a long, elegant finish with dried leaf and tobacco notes. These are voluptuous rums.

Top Picks for Dominican Republic

Rum and Cane Spirits

Barcelo Imperial 40 Aniversario Premium Blend
96 points
$160
A world class rum that is a symphony of maple, spice, sun-ripened fruit and pastry shop flavors, all with a wisp of smoke.
E. Leon Jimenes 2019 La Aurora 110 Aniversario Rum
94 points
$110
Sweet, spicy, and savory, with rich and complex layers of flavor; this is an excellent pairing with a premium cigar.
Bacoo 11 Year Old Wish Series Ex-Bourbon & Tequila Cask Finish Rum
93 points
$36
A perfect creme brulee welcomes you to a layered palate of toast, exotic wood, spiced nuts and vanilla cake in this toothsome, well-aged rum.
Barcelo Imperial Rare Blends Mizunara Cask
93 points
$65
Sip this excellent aged rum neat or use as a split base in cocktails to add rich spice and woody notes.
Coconut Cartel Unaged Fresh Cane Juice Rum With Coconut Water
93 points
$29
Bold and unabashed tropical flavors swirl around with sugar cane juice Rum and coconut water and make a very delicious drink full of character.
Barcelo Gran Añejo Aged Rum
93 points
$19.99
Best Buy
A bit restrained on the nose but lovely layers of caramel sweetness play on the palate and linger on the finish.
93 points $19.99 Best Buy
Bacoo 11 Year Old Tequila Cask-Finished Aged Fresh Cane Juice Rum Batch No. 01
92 points
$36
A vibrant and flavorful sipper with great depth and a touch of heat to the finish.
Barcelo Imperial Rare Blends Maple Cask-Finished Aged Rum
92 points
$49
A creamy delight that begs to mixed with something hot.
Barcelo Imperial Rum
90 points
$29
Sweet, warm and earthy, with a nice fruit and spice character; good for sipping or a nice companion for a Cuba Libre.