Barcelo experience?

Yes I just rated the Barcelo Imperial. I keep a bottle of Barcelo on my shelf always. It is worth a try. It is the one rum that turned me toward my now out of control rum collection. It is a Dominican run that I only tried in Punta Cana before it ever came up here. Let me know what you think. Give it a go.

Jep, Barcelo Imperial is not bad, also the Anejo is very pleasant. Not a heavy body, not very complex, but enjoyable. I think you like this style.

I just bought a bottle of Barcelo Imperial, given the price there is no reason not to give it a try.

Let us hear back!

I'll let you know! Not sure when I'll be opening the bottle tho. :D

I really like the Barcelo Anejo, very good price. I like it better than the Gran Anejo which costs more. It is almost as good as Brugal Extra Viejo.

Had a drink of this last night. Too light and very disappointing. Each to their own I guess

Imperial is very good, especially for the price!

I received a bottle of Imperial recently, and I was not impressed by it at all. First of all, it was underproof - only 38 percent ABV, which always has strong effect on the intensity of the aroma and flavor. And indeed, the rum was rather inoffensive, sweetish affair with no notable character and short finish (probably column distillate "improved" with some sugar). It's not bad in any way, and you can pour it to visitors, but it's also not memorable in any way. If you can get good agricoles instead, I would go for the agricoles.

I must admit to not being able to find time to open my bottle of Barcelo yet.. :( Anyway I hope that the upcoming months will provide good amount of occassions to celebrate :D

I had a small sample of Barcelo Imperial at a liquor store once but that's it. It was on the dry side with some sweetness and oak. I would say very little sugar added and good overal but short finish and nothing that really made it unique. When searching rum ratings consider that many reviewers appreciate sweet rum more than dry, the ratings will start to make more sense. Rums that I might call a sugary mess tend to have the highest ratings.