Barceló’s Rare Blends Collection

Ron Barceló introduced three new expressions: Barceló Imperial Porto Cask, Barceló Imperial Mizunara Cask, and Barceló Imperial Maple Cask, as part of their ultra-premium Rare Blends Collection. This collection is a series of reserves aged for an extended time in barrels from different latitudes. “We’re thrilled to bring three new expressions, Barceló Imperial Porto Cask, Barceló Imperial Maple Cask, and Barceló Imperial Mizunara Cask, to our consumers in the US,” said Otto Flores, Brand Ambassador for Ron Barceló. “These expressions are an exhilarating journey of flavors, offering a rare combination of silkiness and complexity. All three expressions are a testament to our commitment to push the boundaries of excellence and innovation in the world of rum.” Each expression sources carefully selected Dominican sugarcane cultivated in a Barceló-owned field following an aging process in oak barrels with varying degrees of toast.

Barceló Imperial Porto Cask, debuting first, undergoes additional aging in Tawny 10 port wine barrels from Portugal. Barceló Imperial Maple Cask, the second highlight, is crafted through an artisanal distillation process using maple wood; the rum undergoes 8 to 10 years of aging in ex-Bourbon casks, followed by an additional year in maple staves. Barceló Imperial Mizunara Cask, the third in this collection, is the result of aging the brand’s prized rums in oak barrels with varying degrees of toast, selected by Galíndez. Following the blend, Mizunara Cask undergoes further aging in virgin Japanese oak barrels.

The Barceló’s Rare Blends Collection bottlings are bottled at 40% ABV (80 proof). The suggested retail price is$59.99 for the Maple Cask, $69.99 for the Porto Cask, and $79.99 for the Mizunara Cask.