8legs: Ron del barrilito

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A New 31 Year Old Single Barrel From Puerto Rico’s Oddest Rum Producer

Ron del Barrilito releases Don Pedro Fernández Selection III, a 31-year-old rum limited to 186 bottles and available nationally.
The rum is aged in Oloroso sherry casks and includes a small macerated fruit component.
The bottling is priced at $1,499.99 for a 750 ml bottle and targets serious collectors.
Ron del Barrilito expanded its lineup after 2017 ownership changes, adding higher-end selections beyond the traditional Two Stars and Three Stars.
The Don Pedro Fernández Selection III comes from a 1994 cask and is aged in a cool, likely low-evaporation warehouse area.
The release positions Barrilito as a premium Puerto Rican option with limited international distribution.
Experts highlight Barrilito’s aging approach and fruit maceration as defining traits of its premium bottlings.
The article notes the brand’s 2017 sale and new ownership, influencing product strategy.
Three Stars remains a more accessible entry point at $39.99 for curious shoppers.

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