Unchanged since 1880. Ron del Barrilito’s timeline is one of stability and consistency. Almost 140 years ago, we found a way to craft world-class rum. Today, we’re still making rum in the same way.
Our Visitor Center opened to the public, offering a variety of tours and experiences for rum lovers from around the world and allowing them to explore Bayamón’s historic Hacienda Santa Ana.
Two Star Puerto Rican Rum: aged for at least 3 to 5 years in “Oloroso” white oak barrels. This rum is great on its own but will also add exceptional flavor and character to classic cocktails.
Aged for at least 3 to 5 years in “Oloroso” white oak barrels. This rum is great on its own but will also add exceptional flavor and character to classic cocktails.
Tasting Notes: Light-medium body with a natural bronze color obtained from its aging process. Aromas of plums, almonds, apricot, and vanilla with subtle smoky, woody notes. Caramelized fruit and sugar cane predominate along with a delicate, lasting oak taste.
Three Star Puerto Rican Rum: an impeccable blend of rums aged between 6 and 10 years in “Oloroso” white oak barrels. It’s a wonderful sipping rum best enjoyed neat. Maybe just a splash of water or on the rocks, but you already know that great spirits need little enhancement.
An impeccable blend of rums aged between 6 and 10 years in “Oloroso” white oak barrels. It’s a wonderful sipping rum best enjoyed neat. Maybe just a splash of water or on the rocks, but you already know that great spirits need little enhancement.
Tasting Notes: Medium body with a natural dark reddish color. Aromas of almonds, vanilla, raisins, and bananas with a strong woody backbone. Very smooth and fruity sweetness with a lingering smoky finish
Since our inception in 1880, we’ve expanded our product range from one to four. We are extremely proud of all of our products, but each has its own unique qualities, flavors, and recommended uses. We want to make sure you feel confident about which you choose, whatever your occasion. At the start of Ron del…
Since our inception in 1880, we’ve expanded our product range from one to four. We are extremely proud of all of our products, but each has its own unique qualities, flavors, and recommended uses. We want to make sure you feel confident about which you choose, whatever your occasion.
At the start of Ron del Barrilito, Pedro Fernández perfected the formula of our Three Stars rum. Our Three Stars is a genius blend of rums aged between 6 and 10 years in Spanish “Oloroso” white oak barrels. We recommend enjoying Three Stars with just a splash of water or on the rocks. Aromas of almonds, vanilla, raisins, and bananas are paired beautifully with a strong woody backbone. Very smooth and fruity sweetness with a lingering smoky finish. The Three Stars was our only product for almost 80 years.
When the U.S. ended Prohibition in 1933 we launched our Two Stars rum. It’s aged for at least 3 to 5 years in the same Spanish “Oloroso” barrels. It’s a light-medium body with aromas of plums, almonds, apricot, and vanilla. Tasting notes are a bit lighter but still have subtle smoky, woody notes. Caramelized fruit and sugar cane predominate along with a delicate, lasting oak taste. This rum is great neat, but we recommend using Two Stars to elevate all of your cocktail creations.
In 2018, we unveiled two new products. The Four Stars and Five Stars rums ushered Ron del Barrilito into an even more elevated space.
The Four Stars is a one-of-a-kind blend of aged rums in “Oloroso” white oak casks–– for up to 20 years. Flavors in the Four Stars Start with hints of apricot, fig, banana, and mango. Then a great finish with notes of caramel, vanilla, and toasted almonds. Meanwhile, the Five Stars is a blend that ages up to 35 years. Aromas of plums, bananas, almonds, vanilla, and caramelized sugar cane. Exceptionally smooth on the palate with a natural sweetness and smoky wood finish. Both the Four Stars and Five Stars formulas are made with the same process we’ve been using for over a century, but incorporating older rums into each of their blends.
We hope this helps provide insight into the complexity of each blend. If you’d like to learn more, head to our Products page to view each of them. Happy picking and happy sipping!
Five Star Puerto Rican Rum: an extremely limited, one-of-a-kind blend of aged rums in “Oloroso” white oak casks for up to 35 years, handmade with the same craftsmanship and tradition that has prevailed in this Puerto Rican brand since 1880. This one-time production is the perfect opportunity to have a piece of history for yourself or a gift for the collector in your life!
FIVE STARS
An extremely limited, one-of-a-kind blend of aged rums in “Oloroso” white oak casks for up to 35 years, handmade with the same craftsmanship and tradition that has prevailed in this Puerto Rican brand since 1880. This one-time production is the perfect opportunity to have a piece of history for yourself or a gift for the collector in your life!
Tasting Notes: Full Body with strong wood backbone. Aromas of plums, bananas, almonds, vanilla, and caramelized sugar cane. Exceptionally smooth on the palate with a natural sweetness and smoky wood finish.
Come see us and experience the generations of quality and history. Our tours take place in small intimate groups, allowing you to connect and learn from our knowledgeable brand specialists. During all tours we will lead you through our historic warehouses and view one of the last windmills still standing in Puerto Rico.
When we age rum, some of it naturally evaporates from the barrel. This is called the "angel’s share". What the angels didn't get can be yours when you book the best and most exclusive rum tasting experience in the Caribbean. A unique opportunity to sip and enjoy all of our rums, from the cult-classic Three Stars to the extremely limited-edition Five Stars. Includes Heritage Tour and a complimentary cocktail at the bar.
Unchanged since 1880. Ron del Barrilito’s timeline is one of stability and consistency. Almost 140 years ago, we found a way to craft world-class rum. Today, we’re still making rum in the same way.
1871 - Pedro Fernández returned to Hacienda Santa Ana after studying engineering in France, where he learned about the process of crafting aged spirits. Inspired by many classmates, such as Cartier, Eiffel, Michelin, and Ergot, he came back with the dream of revolutionizing the aged rum category by elevating the crafting process.
1880 - After perfecting his craft, Pedro Fernández produced the formula and process used to make Ron del Barrilito. Our name pays homage to our rum initially being served from a little barrel— or “barrilito” in Spanish. The Hacienda’s guests kept asking for more of that delicious rum from “el barrilito” and the rest is history. The Three Stars denomination would be the only formula for Ron del Barrilito for more than half a century.
1933 - Prohibition ends in the U.S. and the Fernández family launched Ron del Barrilito Two Stars, a younger rum better suited for everyday drinking and use in cocktails.
2018 - This year we unveiled our first new products in almost 80 years! Four Stars (aged up to 20 years) and Five Stars (aged up to 35 years) are limited edition denominations of Ron del Barrilito. These are made with the same process we’ve been using for over a century, but incorporate older rums into the blends.
2019 - Our Visitor Center opened to the public, offering a variety of tours and experiences for rum lovers from around the world and allowing them to explore Bayamón’s historic Hacienda Santa Ana.
Here at Ron del Barrilito, we take our history seriously. Many hands played a part in who we are today and we want to honor their hard work and share a brief timeline of how Ron del Barrilito came to be. In 1787, the Spanish Crown bestowed our beloved Hacienda Santa Ana to the Fernández…
An extremely-limited, one of a kind blend of aged rums in “Oloroso” white oak casks for up to 35 years, handmade with the same craftsmanship and tradition that has prevailed in this Puerto Rican brand since 1880.
Full Body with strong wood backbone. Aromas of plums, bananas, almonds, vainilla, and caramelized sugar cane. Exceptionally smooth on the palate with a natural sweetness and smoky wood finish.