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A.F.D. Ron Barceló Imperial Onyx 10yr 38%

RX251 Good Column Still Rum Under 50€
“Smooth, slightly sweet; woody notes with hints of spice. Enjoyable.”

Introducing the Ron Barceló Imperial Onyx, a 10-year-old rum hailing from the Dominican Republic's Alcoholes Finos Dominicanos distillery. Produced using sugar cane juice and column still distillation, this 38% ABV rum offers a unique sensory experience. Users identify rich aromas of vanilla, woody notes, glue, coconut, and caramelized scents, followed by a flavorful palate featuring vanilla, woody, caramelized, caramel, and dry tastes. The Imperial Onyx has been widely regarded as a good rum for beginners—pleasant to drink, with some comparing it to a brandy. Overall, this rum offers a solid balance of sweetness, lightness, and smoothness, making it a versatile option for both sipping and mixing.

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How does this rum taste?

Ron Barceló Imperial Onyx is a decent starter rum with hints of wood, spice, and a touch of sweetness. Some find it lacks intensity and complexity but agree it's smooth and reasonably priced—a modest, enjoyable sipper.

Most frequently mentioned flavors

Aroma

Vanilla Woody Caramelized Sweet Glue Caramel

Taste

Vanilla Woody Caramelized Caramel Dry Light

Finish

Woody Brown sugar Coffee Caramel Orange Vanilla

Community reviews

7.0/10124 ratings
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6.2/10

“Got a sample of this rum from RR Tasting Club. It’s OK, but nothing more. Don’t know if there’s any added sugar, but there’s a certain sweetness. Could maybe be something for those who want to taste something less sweet than DRE or Zacapa 23.”

Aroma

Fruity Coffee Cherry Buttery

Taste

Fruity Coffee Vanilla
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7.1/10

“Good rum for beginners. Pleasant to drink. Blind could also be a Brandy.”

Aroma

Vanilla Woody Nutty Coconut Caramelized

Taste

Woody Vanilla Caramelized Dry Light
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4.5/10

“Un bon rhum pour débuter mais devient beaucoup trop plat avec l'expérience”

Aroma

Butterscotch Buttery Roasted almonds Raisin Cinnamon

Taste

Roasted almonds Nutty Buttery Butterscotch Coconut

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What are the key facts about this rum?

Brand
Ron Barceló
RumX ID
RX251
ABV
38%
Category
Column Still Rum
Made from
Sugar cane juice
Distillation
Column Still
Age
10 years
Price range
Under 50€
Type of spirit
Rum

What is the price trend for this rum?

28 €
Ø Market value

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The RumX community has already added 315 bottles to their collections:

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About the Alcoholes Finos Dominicanos distillery

The Alcoholes Finos Dominicanos distillery is located in Dominican Republic. Rums from Alcoholes Finos Dominicanos have been reviewed 1,216 times with an average of 7.0/10.


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