Ron Barcelo Gran Anejo Rum
Ron Barcelo Gran Anejo Rum is the accessible way into the Barceló house style — 750mL at 37.5% ABV (75 proof), a blend of Dominican rums aged up to 6 years in ex-bourbon American oak, distilled from estate-grown sugarcane juice rather than molasses — and you can order it online at Del Mesa Liquor, San Diego, CA.
- ABV: 37.5% (75 proof)
- Size: 750mL
- Age: up to 6 years in ex-bourbon American oak barriques
- Origin: San Pedro de Macorís, Dominican Republic — Ron Barceló SRL
- Production: 100% estate-grown sugarcane juice (not molasses), fermented and distilled in the DR
- Score: tastings.com 88 points "Highly Recommended"
The Everyday Dominican
Gran Añejo sits one rung below the flagship Imperial — same juice-based DNA (Barceló ferments fresh cane juice from its own plantations, not molasses), same ex-bourbon oak, a younger blend capped at six years. What you get is an easy-drinking amber rum: silky medium body, toasted coconut and dry caramel on the entry, subtle spice and a long, dry caramel-and-chalk finish that stays refreshing instead of cloying. It's the house's answer to the daily pour — the bottle you reach for when the Imperial is for Friday. Browse the rum range at Del Mesa Liquor, and see the older expressions from Ron Barcelo.
Tasting Notes
Silky medium body — toasted coconut, dry caramel, chocolate and vanilla with subtle caramelized nuts. Semi-dry finish of fading caramel, nut butter and a touch of pepper.
How to Enjoy
The versatile one: neat for an easy sip, or the upgrade bottle for Cuba Libres and mojitos where its dryness keeps things balanced.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Barcelo Gran Anejo made from molasses or cane juice?
Cane juice — Barceló distills 100% estate-grown fresh sugarcane juice, not molasses.
How long is Gran Anejo aged?
Up to 6 years in ex-bourbon American oak.
What is the alcohol percentage?
37.5% ABV (75 proof).
How does it compare to Imperial?
Same house style, younger blend (up to 6 years vs. up to 10) — drier, lighter, and built for everyday drinking.
The Dominican daily driver — order Ron Barcelo Gran Anejo Rum online from Del Mesa Liquor in San Diego, CA.