2023 Ultimate Spirits Challenge

Barcelo Imperial 40 Anniversary Rum (Dominican Rep.), 43% abv, $149.99, 750 ml

95
Extraordinary,
Ultimate Recommendation

Tasting Note:

This aged rum carries alluring aromas of molasses cookies, dried tropical fruit, and torched cane sugar on the nose. It’s decadently smooth on the palate with rich flavors of pineapple upside-down cake, apple cobbler, and creme brulee, flecked with hints of allspice. A supple sipper.

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