Ron del Barrilito Three Stars

Discovered this rum on my first, of what would become many trips, to Puerto Rico. Beautiful example of what Puerto Rican rum can be. As I understand it, the family does not distill the rum themselves, but rather personally selects a blend of Bicardi's finest and ages them to their specifications. Light and sweet, yet has enough body to let the complexities shine. There is a spiciness (allspice, cinnamon) to it that brings outs some woodier notes, leaving a relatively dry finish with a little heat. I typically drink this neat but it also makes a mean cuba libre. I buy no fewer than 3 bottles when I make the trip down there as this rum is very difficult to find in my area (Philly). While in PR, you can easily snag a bottle at the local Walgreens for about $20. The island and this rum have a special place in my heart.

Careful not to buy the 2 star as that is harsh. This 3 star is one of my favorite Rums just on a little ice.