A.F.D. Ron Barceló Imperial Onyx
Loved by Dunzi , ZLako98 & 11 more
A newcomer-friendly Dominican sipper with vanilla, caramel and light oak from 10 years of aging. RumX members find it smooth, slightly sweet and easy with cola or on the rocks, though somewhat simple.
Aggregated from 183 community reviews.
- Smooth texture
- Vanilla caramel notes
- Good value
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How does A.F.D. Ron Barceló Imperial Onyx taste?
Aggregated from 183 community reviews.
Smooth, sweet, but pretty simple A newcomer-friendly Dominican sipper with vanilla, caramel and light oak from 10 years of aging. RumX members find it smooth, slightly sweet and easy with cola or on the rocks, though somewhat simple.
Those new to rum or fans of softer, sweeter drams who enjoy vanilla, caramel and gentle wood, and want an easy, affordable sipper or mixer.
Enthusiasts seeking high complexity, dry profiles or intense high-ABV experiences; anyone avoiding dosed or likely colored rums.
How is A.F.D. Ron Barceló Imperial Onyx rated?
RumX's 0–10 scale is strict , 7.0 lands squarely in the "Good" band. 43% of tasters rate it Good or better; only 7% rate it below average. See the full rating guide →
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Based on 183 ratings
Review by Stefan Persson
Got a sample of this rum from RR Tasting Club. It’s OK, but nothing more. Don’t know if there’s any added sugar, but there’s a certain sweetness. Could maybe be something for those who want to taste something less sweet than DRE or Zacapa 23.
Review by Dunzi
For me personally, a rum of the better category. No artificial flavors, very woody, coffee, a good, not too spicy finish. A very good value rum for the quality.
Review by Galli33
I got this sample some time ago from RumRatings. Unspectacular rum to me… The alcohol is well notable and for 38% not integrated well. In my opinion sugar was added too! Pleasant to drink. Blind could be also a Brandy.
Review by ZLako98
Very nice rum from Barceló again. I just wish it was 40-43% abv. Otherwise it is very flavourful. Great price / value.
Review by Kevin Sorensen 🇩🇰
#6666 20.04.2026 Running some samples after my training while watching a police chase series from Sweden. This one is not something I like that much. The profile is rather roasted with dried fruits and coffee.
Review by Mark Wilkinson
From charreded barrels quite sweet like burned sugar nice dark color I enjoyed this one not too expensive as well
Review by TheJackDrop
"I expected nothing, but rather interesting More complex than expected! A finer dictador. To sum up, my degustation notes: Nose: Caramelized In the mouth: Orange, Caramelized, Walnut, Mineral Finish: Coffee, Walnut".
Review by Anonymous
Heel lekker !
Review by crazyforgoodbooze
Angenehm trocken für einen Dominikaner. Typische Aromen für den spanischen, eher leichten Stil mit Tabak, Kakao, Leder, viel Holz, sowie etwas Kokos, Rosine und Banane. Mit 38% aber leider auch sehr leicht und wässrig und dennoch könnte der Alkohol etwas besser integriert sein was bei einem derart niedrigem Alkoholgehalt schon fast eine Kunst ist. Dennoch insgesamt eine nette Einsteiger-freundliche Abfüllung die angenehmerweise offensichtlich auf Zucker verzichtet und angenehm trocken ist. PLV ist fair.
Review by Stephan Groovy
Herbe Schokolade, nuss Gewürze ehrlich
Review by Werner10
Comparing it to the Barcelo Gran Anejo Dark this one is more woody in taste and maybe a tiny bit sweeter. I like it but it's also more expensive so i would get the Dark if i had to choose.
Review by Vincent D
Encore un produit qui ne sert pas la cause du rhum. Je n'ai pas vérifié mais je pense que ce rhum est sucré artificiellement et coloré. Aucun intérêt. Du sirop de caramel. De la vanille. Un vague goût de bois. Sans intérêt.
Review by Alan Bertoli
Vorrei iniziare col dire che non mi piace per niente il packaging della bottiglia. Lo trovo proprio una specie di trappola appariscente per attirare polli. Però non sono un esperto di marketing quindi probabilmente c'è dietro una strategia aziendale che io non riesco a cogliere. Alla vista: il colore è molto scuro, forse un pochino troppo per un rum come questo. Al naso: poco intenso, domina il sentore che ricorda lo zucchero bruciato e la vaniglia della creme brulè, emergono leggeri frutti rossi. L'alcol non si sente. In bocca: gli stessi sentori di prima ma meno tostati e più dolci. Meno complessità rispetto al naso. Finale corto. Rum piacevole, economico.
Review by Jean Louisss
Un bon rhum pour débuter mais devient beaucoup trop plat avec l'expérience
Review by Solidfunk
Sugar and burnt caramel. Creme brulee vibe. Dark copper pour. Smooth enough. Flight at Castas.
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Expert review by The Fat Rum Pirate
"So I'll give that a miss. I'm not disappointed or surprised by this rum. It's not unpleasant but just doesn't justify its price point in anyway shape or form. Which sadly means I'm going to give this very average rum a slightly below average score. Another one for the Pretty..."Read full review →
Community purchases
424 bottles logged by 395 collectors.
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35% opened, 55 emptied and repurchased.
What does A.F.D. Ron Barceló Imperial Onyx cost?
Community paid €25–€42.
Current best price: €28.46 – within the typical community range.
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+6 purchases in the last 3 months.
Added to collections, last 12 months.
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