Among the rums of Puerto Rico, the brand of Barrilito is well regarded by rum enthusiasts on the island for it's rich flavors and complexity. The three star premium is an exceptional rum blended from 6 to 10 year old spirits aged in charred oak barrels by a family of rum masters using the same method for more than 100 years.
Ron de Barrilito
Three Star rum
from Puerto Rico.
Photo by Robert Burr.
The history of this aged rum is notable. In 1880, Fernando Fernando used a mixture of sugar and honey to process and distill rum. He aged his product in special barrels which were imported from Europe. The rum he produced was only for his family's enjoyment. The word spread about Fernando's rum and many friends and nearby families would visit the Santa Ana Hacienda to sample the rum. People started calling Fernando's rum "Ron del Barrilito" (rum from the little barrel).
The Edmundo B Fernandez company also produces a two star version that is lighter bodied and suitable for mixing in cocktails.
Barrilito Three Star exhibits a pleasant amber golden color, suggesting a lengthy maturing in the 132 gallon oak barrels. The complexity of aromas and flavors include a rich oakiness with dried fruit, nuts and vanilla, accented by a pleasant spiciness in the long warm finish.
Barrilito rums have many admirers and loyal fans, both on the island and abroad. Their consistency and attention to legacy standards over the past century has earned this spirit a reputation as one of the great rums of Puerto Rico.
For more info: Barrilito History and Fernando Fernandez
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A really outstanding rum. One of my favorites.
By far the finest rum of Puerto Rico and well kept secret; typically not sold or exported out of the island in volume, although it appears every now and then at small supermarkets in Florida.
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