Bacardi Gold Reserva Ocho 8 Year Rum

Bacardi Rum Gold Reserva Ocho, often simply referred to as Bacardi Reserva Ocho or Bacardi 8 Year Old Rum, is a premium aged rum that stands out within the Bacardi lineup. It represents a step up in quality and complexity from their younger, unaged, or lightly aged expressions.

Description:

• It is a golden rum aged for a minimum of 8 years in American white oak barrels under the Caribbean sun.
• This aging process contributes to its richer color, smoother character, and more developed flavor profile.
• It is based on the original family reserve created by Don Facundo Bacardí Massó in 1862 and was initially enjoyed exclusively by the Bacardi family.
• It is filtered through charcoal for a smooth finish.
• Bottled at 40% ABV (80 proof).

Tasting Notes:

• Appearance: Rich gold to coppery golden with bright highlights.
• Aroma: Offers inviting aromas of dried apricot, banana leaf, vanilla, and buttery oak. You might also detect notes of caramel, orange marmalade, chocolate, and even a hint of espresso coffee.
• Palate: The taste is medium-bodied and smooth, with flavors of Demerara sugar, apricot marmalade, buttery oak, and zesty orange. Some find notes of gingerbread, mocha coffee, prune, overripe banana, butterscotch, vanilla, and a touch of nutmeg spice.
• Finish: The aftertaste is generally expansive and well-rounded, often with a burst of zesty vanilla chocolate orange immediately after swallowing, followed by lingering buttery oak, vanilla, and chocolaty mocha coffee, with a hint of tart apricot and zesty orange.

Bacardi Rum Gold Reserva Ocho 8 Year has received several awards and recognition for its quality and taste:

• Gold Medal at the San Francisco World Spirits Competition.
• Gold Quality Award 2024 from Monde Selection.   
• Rated 93 points by Tastings.com.
• Recognized as Spirit of the Year for the BACARDÍ Reserva Ocho Rum, Sevillian Orange Cask Finish at the 2023 San Diego International Wine & Spirits Challenge, indicating the quality associated with the Reserva Ocho line.

Bacardi as a brand also proudly claims to be the "world's most awarded rum," with over 1000 awards for taste and quality across its portfolio throughout its history. The Reserva Ocho is a key part of this award-winning heritage.

Overall Impression: Bacardi Reserva Ocho 8 Year is a significant step up from Bacardi's younger offerings. It provides a smooth, complex, and flavorful sipping experience while remaining versatile enough for premium cocktails. The aging process imparts noticeable notes of fruit, spice, and oak, creating a well-balanced and enjoyable rum. Many reviewers find it to be a good value for its age and quality, making it a solid choice for both sipping and mixing in more sophisticated drinks.

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