Ron Barceló Rum – History, Spirits & Achievements

Ron Barceló, one of the most delicious Dominican rums—distilled from the naturally grown sugar-cane in the company’s fields—was envisioned by Julian Barceló. Julian was a Spanish emigrant born in Mallorca. He arrived in the country in 1929 and founded Barceló and CO. in Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic, in 1930. Ron Barceló became one of the most popular rums in the Dominican Republic in the 1980s. As the exports grew, the company started distribution outside of the Caribbean and America in 1992. In 1994, the brand started international ad campaigns, and soon, Ron Barceló was being exported in more than 10 countries. Spain had been the brand’s biggest consumer for years.

Ron Barceló has been appreciated by all the leading festivals and expos over the years. Barceló Imperial has received numerous awards including Best aged rum by the Miami Rum Festival in 2013, best in the class by the International Rum Festival in 2008. It’s also been the highest-scoring Rum in the BTI multiple times. Barceló Imperial Premium Blend 30 Aniversario has been awarded a gold award by the Miami Rum Festival in 2013 and a double-gold award by San Fransisco World Spirits Competition.

Check out some of the delicious cocktail recipes below, made with these fine rums from Ron Barceló, who produces different award-winning variants of the original rum that include:

Barcelo Imperial Onyx Single Modernist Rum

This is a blend of rums that are aged for 10 years in ex-bourbon barrels with a “heavy char” grade. This is filtered through onyx stones which give Barceló Imperial Onyx a mysticism that characterizes this rum of “unprecedented intensity.” It is uniquely different from other Dominican rums because it is made from the fermented juice of sugar cane and not from molasses. The result is a smoother, more well-rounded taste.

Barceló Anejo

Traditional, well-balanced, and one of the most exquisite rums. It’s aged for up to 4-years in American bourbon-oak-barrels. It holds aromas of vanilla, caramel, and tobacco with mild hints of mocha, whipped cream, and spices which makes it an absolute favorite for rum collectors. ($15.99, 750ml)

Barceló Gran Anejo

A superior quality rum that is aged up to 6-years in American bourbon-oak-barrels. It is ideally served with cocktails but you can drink it straight, on the rocks, or with soda water as well. It’s got bright amber color and aromas are an attractive blend of chocolate-sweets and dried fruits. The finishing has fading tastes of cherries, tobacco, and pepper. ($19.99, 750ml)

Barceló Gran Platinum
A blend of the finest rums, it is carefully filtered to preserve its purity and excellence. The early aromas smell fresh to the nose due to rich fragrances and a hint of green apple. The tastes of pink pepper and eucalyptus are enhanced after using citrus peels. This one is served best with premium cocktails. ($19.99, 750ml)

Barceló Imperial

Results from the world’s finest Caribbean sugar-cane. It’s been the jewel of the brand ever since it came into the market. It’s patiently aged up to a decade. It has a bright coppery-amber color with aromas of cream-butter, dried cherries, and vanilla jam of pineapple. The after tastes have a slowly dissipating roasted flavor with a hint of cola-nut and mocha. It is ideally consumed straight or on the rocks. ($29.99, 750ml)

Barceló Imperial Premium Blend 30 Aniversario
The new member of the Barceló rum family and is here to celebrate 30-years of excellence in the rum industry after the Barceló Imperial’s success in 2002. This limited edition rum is an ancient blend of American and French—Chateau D’Yquiem—oak barrels. This one is appreciated as the best rum in the world by the brands’ most prestigious connoisseurs. Only 600 beautiful bottles of this limited production are distributed in the U.S. annually. The bottle alone makes it worthy of your collection. It has an intense amber color with aromas of dried fruits, caramel candy, and vanilla. ($119.99, 750ml)

At present, Ron Barceló is exported in more than 50 countries worldwide. It’s the leading brand in the whole Dominican Republic and continues to expand all around the globe with a competitive edge of having a world-class product. It’s imported in the U.S. by Shaw-Ross International Importers of Miramar, Florida.

Cocktail recipes from Ron Barceló

CANELAZO

Ingredients:

• 2 oz Ron Barcelo Imperial
• 1 oz Rum Chata
• 1 oz Baileys Pumpkin Spiced
  Preparation:

• Combine all ingredients in a shaker with ice, shake vigorously
• Strain into a coupe glass, or serve on the rocks if preferred