Ron del Barrilito - Hacienda Santa Ana
Alcohol manufacturer · Bayamón ·
Home to Puerto Rico's oldest rum, offering tours, tastings, cocktails
Home to Puerto Rico's oldest rum, offering tours, tastings, cocktails
"The oldest Puerto Rican rum distillery, founded in 1880, offering mixology classes and a charming detour with divine scents from sherry casks." - Keyaira Boone Keyaira Boone Keyaira Boone is a writer, columnist, and co-author from Northern New Jersey with expertise in art, lifestyle, entertainment, fashion, beauty, and travel. Her work has appeared in Essence, Emmy Ma
"This is the home of Puerto Rico’s oldest rum, distilled in small batches by the Fernandez family since 1880. Three tours are offered: The Heritage Tour takes visitors through the landmarked grounds, which includes the Fernandez family mansion, while walking guests through the rum-making process. The Mixology Tour is a hands-on deep-dive cocktail class, and the Tasting Tour brings the tastebuds on a journey through the brand’s esteemed portfolio. Don't head out before trying the signature rum Old Fashioned served at the bar and sampling the high-end 5-star limited blend." - Alicia Kennedy
"A small-production craft rum beloved by the island’s cocktail scene; visitors can take distillery tours to learn about its production and aging, and participate in mixology experiences led by some of Puerto Rico’s top bartenders to better understand and use this style of rum in cocktails." - AFAR
"Forget Progress at the "Hacienda Santa Ana" Much of what made Barrilito special back when it got its start in 1804 still applies today. The rum is still produced at the Santa Ana Plantation in Bayamon, in the same buildings, using the same tried-and-tested techniques right down to the oversized sherry barrels from Spain . They still don’t produce very much—only about 14,000 cases per year (versus 25 million for Bacardi)—and they still blend their rums before they age them, another factor that makes 'em truly unique. ( No formal tours are offered at Hacienda Santa Ana, but visitors will be welcomed with advanced notice.)"
"A Puerto Rican rum producer representing the island’s tendency toward light, smooth, column-distilled spirits that deliver a clean, near-neutral base ideal for sipping or cocktails." - Jake Emen