Full Review

Barcelo

Barcelo
Gran Añejo Aged Rum

Category: Rum (Aged more than 3 Years)

Date Tasted:
Country: Dominican Republic
Alcohol: 40%
93 Points
Gold Medal
Exceptional
$19.99
Best Buy

Barcelo
Gran Añejo Aged Rum

Category: Rum (Aged more than 3 Years)

Date Tasted:
Country: Dominican Republic
Alcohol: 40%
Amber color. Aromas and flavors of caramel, maple candies, honey bun with nutmeg, and liquified fruit cake with a velvety, crisp, dry-yet-fruity medium body and a tingling, interesting, medium-length finish with notes of caramel, sticky buns, maple candies, and singed kettle corn. A bit restrained on the nose but lovely layers of caramel sweetness play on the palate and linger on the finish.

Tasting Info

Spirits Glass Style: Crisp & Lively
Aroma Aroma: caramel, maple candies, honey bun with nutmeg, and liquified fruit cake
Taste Flavor: Same as aromas with notes of caramel, sticky buns, maple candies, and singed kettle corn
Smoothness Smoothness: Tingling
Enjoy Enjoy: in cocktails, neat, on the rocks and shots
Cocktail Cocktails: Cuba Libre, Daiquiri Natural, Dark & Stormy
Bottom Line Bottom Line: A bit restrained on the nose but lovely layers of caramel sweetness play on the palate and linger on the finish.

The Producer or Importer

Shaw-Ross International Importers

The Producer or  Importer
2900 SW 149th Ave, Suite 200
Miramar, FL 33027
USA
1 954-430-5020

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