Barcelo Gran Anejo

I find this Barcelo gran añejo impossible to drink on the rocks but perfect for a good rum-coke! So as a sipper I rate it a 3 but as a mixer I rate it a good 7 that's why the score of 6 because it is a love and hate relation for me.

More bite the Imperial. Can still be enjoyed Neat if you like some bite, The alcohol lingers just a bit when drinking Neat, its an excellent for mixing, make a good Rum a coke or Rum and Coconut water when hydration is needed. When traveling in the Island its readily available in every restaurant and bar.

I think I paid 45 dollars for this. Well worth it. Comes in a nice looking bottle. Has a nice mild oakiness about it and the some sweetness from the sugar cane.

Ordinary aroma, relatively smooth taste, not long finish, acceptable afterburn. Good young rum.

Perhaps this is aged a bit longer than the anejo but I could not detect much difference other than the bottle. Certainly not worth the increase in price.

This is my first rum, so I was not sure if 8 is not to high. I tried some cheap rums before and never could enjoy sipping because of a strong alcohol taste. So I was sticking to whisky.
Gave rum another chance with buying this one after reading some of the reviews here.
I’m lost to rum now! Finally no alcohol, pure pleasure!
I’ll continue exploring, thank you Barcelo!

A smooth taste, not overwhelming to the nose. A mild warmth after sipping. A good rum for the price.

Very good for the price, light and not over sweet. A good standby if your favorite isn’t available.

medium bronze, bright, one note taste, sweet. Very fleeting unpleasant aftertaste, something rotten? two 1 oz shots always leaves a headache

Better than average for mixed drinks and okay on the rocks, but not a sipping rum. Lots of brown sugar on the nose.