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A.F.D. Ron Barceló Gran Añejo
"Good mixer and even straight," as one member puts it — that's this rum in a sentence. Expect light toffee, butterscotch and a bit of chocolate and coconut cream, with young oak underneath. It's soft, sweet-leaning and simple; a few tasters call it thin, even close to water. Better in cola than in a tasting glass, and easy on beginners.
The community says- Easy and soft
- But: Thin, watery body
- But: One-note
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How does A.F.D. Ron Barceló Gran Añejo taste?
Aggregated from 90 community reviews.
Light, sweet, easy everyday mixer Most see a light, sweet everyday mixer — toffee and coconut, easy to drink. The catch: it's thin and one-note, and a few found it too watery to bother with neat.
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How is A.F.D. Ron Barceló Gran Añejo rated?
RumX’s 0–10 scale is strict: 6.4 sits in the “Pleasant” band. 16% of tasters rate it Good or better; only 13% rate it below average. See the full rating guide →
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What does the community say?
73% rate it between 6 and 8. 11 selected write-ups from 90 community ratings. You can view the complete list in our app.
Review by LukaŽiga
6,3:On the nose, the first impression is dry, woody. The dominant aroma is clearly caramel. This is followed by roasted chocolate notes, nuts, coconut, there is some cinnamon.We could clearly notice ex bourbon cask ageing, as some yellow fruits appear, some orange peel. Finally, a touch of vanilla appears. 6,3:On the palate, the attack is supple but dry, with no sugar. The same aromas are present as on the nose, wood, bourbon, chocolate, roasted nuts, caramel, some spice. However, chocolate and caramel are even.Although the palate is rather light, the tastings buds are well cared. 6:The finish is medium long and still woody, dry. The same notes remain, with some spice...
Review by Elijs Dima
A really simple nose, very little detail aside from sweetness and a bit of alcohol sharp. On taste, however, smooth milky coconut cream. Finish is again coconut milk, thick and creamy and oily. Surprisingly good taste, dull nose.
Review by Adam Rajchert
Zapach beczka, wiórki kokosowe, orzech laskowy, limonka, migdały ze skórką, grejpfrut, cynamon Smak: czekolada, orzechy, drewno, wanilia, gałka muszkatołowa, biały pieprz, wiórki kokosowe Finisz pikantny, szybko zanikający ale przyjemny, orzech laskowy, kawa, cukier trzcinowy
Review by Kieron Wood
This brings back too many memories early on my rum journey to not rate in the mid range . A typical Spanish rum that you wouldn't dare drink neat but when put with mixers and all inclusive.cocktails is good
Review by Mateusz
Suprisingly pleasant, however monotonously toffee and butterscotch like. Sweet in perception. Sugar added, but not to sky high levels.
Review by Tom Leenders
Somewhat bland in taste, very sweet and the taste doesn't stay with you long after tasting either. Otherwise, this is good to drink and especially for this price
Review by Werner10
Good for what it costs. Tastes a bit flat but i do like the finish although it's rather short. Not too sweet either.
Review by Business Liner Ralf
Rather light fare for a Barcelo. But very pleasant and light in taste. Good rum 👍😁
Review by Ganimed
Angenehmer weicher Geschmack nach dinkler Kirsche und Schokolade mit einer rauchigen Note.
Review by Gregor
Unfortunately, it also left a negative lasting impression. Not recommended
Review by Kari Kovalainen
Tastes almost like water
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Market value
Avg. community purchase price 19 €
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Details about A.F.D. Ron Barceló Gran Añejo
A Column Still Rum from Dominican Republic, distilled by Alcoholes Finos Dominicanos, at 37,5%.
Community purchases
228 bottles logged by 202 collectors.
A drinker's rum.
44% opened, 49 emptied and repurchased.
What does A.F.D. Ron Barceló Gran Añejo cost?
Community paid 14–27 €.
Current best price: 16.90 € – within the typical community range.
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228 purchased · 100 tasted · 17 wishlist · as of
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