Ron del Barrilito Three Stars Rum
Ron del Barrilito Three Stars Rum is the original — 750mL at 43% ABV (86 proof), the only formula the house made for its first 50+ years, aged 6 to 10 years in certified ex-Oloroso sherry white oak barrels at Hacienda Santa Ana in Bayamón, Puerto Rico — and you can order it online at Del Mesa Liquor, San Diego, CA.
- ABV: 43% (86 proof)
- Size: 750mL
- Age: 6–10 years in certified ex-Oloroso sherry white oak barrels
- Origin: Hacienda Santa Ana, Bayamón, Puerto Rico — est. 1880
- Production: column-still molasses spirit; dried-fruit/spice maceration; no additives or coloring; rainwater only
The Gold Standard of Puerto Rican Rum
Three Stars is the bottle the brand was built on — the same rum Pedro Fernández made in 1880, in the same label design that hasn't changed since the 1800s (the cherub offering a barrel to the gods of Olympus is still on it). Six to ten years in sherry butts in tropical heat gives it a dark reddish-amber color that pours almost like sherry itself: almonds, vanilla, raisins and banana with a strong woody backbone, then a smooth, fruity sweetness with a lingering smoky finish. See the younger sibling in the rum collection at Del Mesa Liquor, or explore the full Ron del Barrilito lineup.
Tasting Notes
Aromas of almonds, vanilla, raisins and bananas with a strong woody backbone. Medium-bodied palate — very smooth, fruity sweetness, molasses and honey — fading to a warm, honeyed, lightly smoky finish.
How to Enjoy
Sip it neat to catch the sherry-cask character, or pour an aged-rum Old Fashioned. At 43% it stands up to a single large cube without losing its line.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the proof of Ron del Barrilito Three Stars?
86 proof — 43% ABV.
How long is Three Stars aged?
6 to 10 years in ex-Oloroso sherry casks.
What makes Three Stars special?
It's the house's original formula — unchanged since the 1800s — and it's widely cited as the gold standard of Puerto Rican rum.
What is the difference between Three Stars and Two Stars?
Three Stars spends 6–10 years in sherry casks vs. 3–5 for Two Stars, gaining deeper color, wood and dried-fruit character.
The bottle that built a legend — get Ron del Barrilito Three Stars Rum delivered by ordering online from Del Mesa Liquor in San Diego, CA.