With classic dark color and rich molasses flavor, Bacardi Select dark or black rum is a staple ingredient in many tropical cocktails.
Bacardi Select dark rum
from Puerto Rico
Previously labeled Bacardi Black, this deep brown 80 proof rum has rested in American White Oak for at least 4 years. Aromas of vanilla and apricot dominate the nose, along with banana and plum. Flavors of vanilla, molasses, banana and raisin lead to mild spiciness, nuts and wood. The finish is dry, only slightly sweet with a full toasted oak palette, while relatively smooth for a young rum blend.
Though dark in color, the rum exhibits light to medium body. Many enthusiasts have opined that this flavorful rum goes well with Coke. It's popular as a floater on the top of pina coladas, rum runners, zombies and planter's punch cocktails.
Bacardi Select dark rum earned a Gold Award in the RumXP International Tasting Competition at the Miami Rum Renaissance Festival.
In addition to the very popular Bacardi Superior white rum, the company makes a wide range of styles including gold, añejo, dark solera, 8 year old, rare Reserve Limitada and a myriad of flavored rums.
The Bacardi company, established in 1862 in Santiago de Cuba is the largest privately held spirits company in the world. The International corporation is based in Hamilton, Bermuda with dozens of production and bottling facilities located around the world.
Robert Burr
National Rum Examiner
Gifted Rums Guide
Miami Rum Renaissance Festival
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