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A.F.D. Ron Barceló Imperial Rare Blend Maple Cask
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"Nice bold nose but in taste the sweetness is dominating other notes" pretty much sums up the crowd here. The maple finish runs the show — think maple syrup, chocolate, caramel and honey all leaning sweet. A few tasters found it pleasant for an evening pour, though several wished it weren't watered down at 40%. Easy, simple, and clearly sweetened rather than complex.
The community says- Maple syrup note
- Easy evening sipper
- But: Added sugar
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How does A.F.D. Ron Barceló Imperial Rare Blend Maple Cask taste?
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Sweet, maple-forward and easy-going Most find it pleasant but simple — maple, chocolate and caramel over an obvious sweetness. Several say it feels diluted at 40% and would shine with more punch.
Aroma profilePeople who like sweet, dessert-leaning sippers
Anyone avoiding sugar or wanting complexity
Style & occasion: Sweet & dessertSipping neat
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Positive from 8.0 · Mixed 6.0–7.9 · Critical below 6.0
Review by Timo Groeger
Solid rum, but you can tell it's totally watered down. Naturally quite sweet, we've got chocolate, vanilla, caramel, and honey here. Definitely better with a higher ABV. Shame about the rum.
Review by Hansi
Surprisingly sweet, very strong maple syrup flavor and very mild. Despite the 2% higher alcohol compared to the regular Barceló Imperial, you actually don't notice it at all. I have to be in the mood for this one, too sweet for mixing and actually not "rummy" enough. But for dessert and when I have a craving for something sweeter, really not bad.
Review by crazyforgoodbooze
The maple syrup definitely sets the aromatic tone here. Complexity is therefore absent. Overall, still relatively dry despite the finish. However, I find it lacking a bit of finesse. More of an easy sipper and beginner-friendly.
Review by Rum mit Carlos
When opening and first smelling, the Barceló Maple Cask comes across as strongly alcoholic with notes of glue and thinner. However, these smells dissipate quite quickly. Afterwards, notes of licorice, chocolate, and vanilla emerge. Alongside, there are vegetal notes that strongly remind one of Rhum Agricole. On the palate, you can recognize influences of caramel and honey, as well as wood and nutty notes that are definitely present. The rum is okay, but I had hoped for more from this already special cask. I believe a longer aging in the barrel or a higher alcohol content would have done it better.
Review by High Ester Maitai
It's everything you would expect. Sweet, maple syrup, caramel and chocolate in that order. It is simple rum, definitely more than 20 g/L of sugar, but it's not syropy sweet
Review by Michael Janek
Christmas 2024, Sobotovice In the nose I smell wet autumn leaves from maple (yellow and red), especially those thick stems In taste it is sweet, gently chocolatey, very slightly fruity, very pleasant
Review by Peter Sjoroos
Nothing special, had hoped for more but just slightly more interesting than the standard Barcelo
Review by Jan Sajbrt
Alcohol is a bit weak, moderately fragrant on the tongue, sweet, alcohol still too persistent compared to the rest of the flavor. Drinkable.
Review by Pavel Ungr, RumRock
I rate it 6.6 out of 10, average, nothing outstanding.
Review by Pavel Spacek
Standard sweetened taste
Review by Richard Krupa
Better than the usual imperial and imperial onyx, interesting but very sweet, thick as maple syrup
Review by Nikola Kučerová
Pleasantly sweet scent of candy and Christmas. Taste-wise, sweet coconut and fruit. Definitely drinkable, nice for an evening with a fairy tale ☺️
Review by Kuba Boháč
A pleasant surprise! Sweeter stuff, but I could drink 2 or 3 shots. Maple syrup on the finish.
Review by Jindrich Strobl
Nice bold nose but in taste the sweetness is dominating other notes.
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47 bottles logged by 44 collectors.
Both drunk and collected.
25% opened, 3 emptied.
What does A.F.D. Ron Barceló Imperial Rare Blend Maple Cask cost?
Community paid 31–56 €.
Current best price: 41.05 € – within the typical community range.
Purchase prices reported by members, not a shop price. Avg. 37 €. Full price & collection history in RX+ →
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Details about A.F.D. Ron Barceló Imperial Rare Blend Maple Cask
A spirit drink on a rum base from Dominican Republic, distilled by Alcoholes Finos Dominicanos, at 40%.
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