{"product_id":"ron-del-barrilito-don-pedro-fernandez-selection-iii-31-year-old-rum","title":"Ron del Barrilito Don Pedro Fernández Selection III 31 Year Old Rum 750mL","description":"\u003ch2\u003eRon del Barrilito Don Pedro Fernández Selection III 31 Year Old Rum\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePuerto Rican Aged Rum | 1994 Vintage | Aged 31 Years | Single Cask No. 3057 | Ex-Oloroso Sherry Cask | 186 Bottles | 43.6% ABV | 87.1 Proof | 750mL\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eProcess \u0026amp; Profile\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRon del Barrilito Don Pedro Fernández Selection III explores the character of one exceptional cask preserved at Hacienda Santa Ana in Bayamón, Puerto Rico. Distilled in 1994 and matured for 31 years, this limited edition comes from cask number 3057, which yielded just 186 bottles. It is a focused expression of a particular barrel, with its own identity within the house's Autobiografía collection.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe rum spent its maturation in a cask that previously held Oloroso sherry. That extended relationship between spirit, wood and air provides the foundation for a profile combining dark fruit, cocoa, toasted nuts and warm spice. The producer identifies Selection III at 43.6% ABV and 87.1 proof, presented in a 750mL bottle with the vintage and selection prominently displayed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe series honors founder Don Pedro Fernández's practice of setting aside distinctive rums for longer aging. His studies in France helped shape the approach he brought back to Puerto Rico, where the brand's story began in 1880. Selection III carries that tradition into a release intended for a slow, attentive tasting, with the individuality of its single cask at the center.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eTasting Notes\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe maker's release notes emphasize the following flavors; the arrangement below offers a guide for exploring them across a tasting.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNose:\u003c\/strong\u003e Look for plum and toasted-nut aromas, with dark chocolate adding a richer counterpoint.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePalate:\u003c\/strong\u003e Ripe plantain and dark-fruit character meet cocoa and a warming burnt-cinnamon note.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFinish:\u003c\/strong\u003e Revisit the nut, chocolate and cinnamon elements as the sip develops; allow time between sips to explore the balance.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat Makes It Special\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOne cask:\u003c\/strong\u003e Barrel 3057 defines this edition's individual character.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e31 years of maturation:\u003c\/strong\u003e The 1994 vintage gives this release a clearly identified aging history.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOloroso influence:\u003c\/strong\u003e A former sherry cask shaped the rum throughout its long maturation.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOnly 186 bottles:\u003c\/strong\u003e A small, finite yield makes Selection III a distinctive addition to a mature-rum collection.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFounder tribute:\u003c\/strong\u003e The selection continues the Fernández family's tradition of preserving remarkable casks.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eHow to Enjoy\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStart with a small neat pour in a tulip-shaped tasting glass. Give it several minutes to open, then smell gently before taking a measured sip. A few drops of water can be useful for comparison: add them gradually and see which aromas become easier to identify. Keep an unaltered pour alongside it if you enjoy exploring the effect of dilution.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor a simple accompaniment, try a small piece of dark chocolate, toasted pecans or a modest serving of baked plantain. These are pairing suggestions that echo the release's richer notes. Taste the rum on its own first, then return to it after the food so you can judge how the pairing changes your impression.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat is Don Pedro Fernández Selection III?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIt is a limited single-cask Puerto Rican rum from Ron del Barrilito's Autobiografía collection, honoring the founder's tradition of reserving exceptional barrels.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow old is this rum?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSelection III was distilled in 1994 and aged for 31 years. The vintage identifies its distillation year.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow many bottles were released?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eCask number 3057 yielded 186 bottles. This listing does not promise a particular individually numbered bottle.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat are the bottle size and strength?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis is the 750mL release. The maker states 43.6% ABV and 87.1 proof for Selection III.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhere can I buy Ron del Barrilito Don Pedro Fernández Selection III?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYou can purchase Ron del Barrilito Don Pedro Fernández Selection III 31 Year Old Rum 750mL from The Barrel Tap. 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