Barceló
Ron Barceló’s story begins in1929, when Julián Barceló arrived from Mallorca in the Dominican Republic, founding Barceló & Co. in 1930 with a bold vision: to create “the best rum in the world.
”By 1950, his rums—Blanco and Dorado—had garnered national acclaim. In 1974, Miguel Barceló took the helm, launching Barceló Imperial six years later, a premium rum celebrated for its exceptional craftsmanship and global accolades. By the 1980s, Barceló had become the Dominican Republic’s leading rum brand.
The 1990s saw its expansion into Spain and more than 50 international markets, solidifying its global presence. In the early 2000s, Ron Barceló S.R.L. assumed international operations.
In 2016, the brand achieved a milestone as the world’s first carbon-neutral rum, recognized under the UN’s Climate Neutral Now program. Today, Ron Barceló is the world’s most exported dark rum, available in more than 80 countries.
Production & Sustainability
All Ron Barceló rums are crafted exclusively from sugarcane juice grown on the company’s Dominican plantations—a rare level of vertical integration and quality control in the industry.
Barceló implements rigorous ISO-certified quality systems and environmental standards, including those for greenhouse gas management, underscoring its dedication to sustainability.
The Barceló Rum Academy, launched in 2025, provides immersive education in rum craftsmanship and the brand’s rich heritage.
Notable expressions from the Barceló portfolio include:
Imperial: The flagship premium aged rum, distinguished by rich notes of vanilla, caramel, and spice.
Imperial Onyx: Aged for 10 years and filtered through onyx stones, this expression reveals layers of cherry, coffee, and vanilla.
Imperial Porto Cask & Maple Cask: Limited “Rare Blends” finished in exotic casks such as port and maple, offering inventive flavor profiles.
Gran Añejo & Añejo: Aged rums that showcase evolving complexity and a mature, rounded character.
Barceló Organic: The Dominican Republic’s first certified organic rum, underscoring the brand’s commitment to sustainable practices.
Barceló Cream: A rum-based cream liqueur, crafted for indulgent sipping and dessert enjoyment.
