Full Review

Barnacles

Barnacles
Gran Reserva 12 Year Aged Rum

Category: Rum (Aged more than 3 Years)

Date Tasted:
Country: Dominican Republic
Alcohol: 40%
89 Points
Silver Medal
Highly Recommended
$39

Barnacles
Gran Reserva 12 Year Aged Rum

Category: Rum (Aged more than 3 Years)

Date Tasted:
Country: Dominican Republic
Alcohol: 40%
Dark amber color. Aromas and flavors of dark caramelized pecans, tobacco, and herbed brown butter with a silky, fruity medium-to-full body and a tingling, interesting, medium-long finish that shows overtones of roasted coconut, creme brulee, and dried tropical fruits. A very well balanced aged Rum sipper, or enjoy in an elevated Rum cocktail.

Tasting Info

Spirits Glass Style: Complex, Fruity, Rich & Spicy
Aroma Aroma: dark caramelized pecans, tobacco, and herbed brown butter
Taste Flavor: Same as aromas with overtones of roasted coconut, creme brulee, and dried tropical fruits
Smoothness Smoothness: Tingling
Enjoy Enjoy: in cocktails
Cocktail Cocktails: Cuba Libre, Daiquiri Natural, Dark & Stormy
Bottom Line Bottom Line: A very well balanced aged Rum sipper, or enjoy in an elevated Rum cocktail.

The Importer

Sundance Spirits Company

The Importer
822 N. A1A Hwy
Suite 310
Ponte Vedra Beach, FL 32082
USA
1 -904-395-1922

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87 Barnacles Signature Blend 8 Year Aged Rum 40% (Dominican Republic) $34.00.
89 Barnacles Gran Reserva 12 Year Aged Rum 40% (Dominican Republic) $39.00.
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