Bacardi Reserva Ocho

Review by: The Auditor

Review #1304; Rum #609

Here we have a brand I’ve not had yet is know globally, Bacardi. The (in)famous giant in the rum world makes a massive amount of rum and that includes his, the Bacardi Ocho, a rum distilled from molasses on column stills that is aged for 1 years before being charcoal filtered and aged for at least 8 years. This rum has had sugar added after distillation, this is Bacardi of course, to the tune of 12 grams/liter.

Distillery: Bacardi

Bottler: Bacardi

Region: Puerto Rico

Still: Column

ABV: 40%

Nose:  Vanilla, Caramel, Touch of Tannins, brown sugar

Palate: Thin mouthfeel, Brown Sugar, Vanilla, Caramel, slight metallic, Orange Peel

Finish:   Short, touch metallica, Brown Sugar, Vanilla, Caramel

Conclusion: You know, I’ve had things that tasted a hell of a lot worse, but I’ve also had quite a lot that are better. It certainly isn’t spit out on first sip rum, and it has some ok flavors but it veers into a bit sweet and a touch out of balance at times.

Final Score: 77

Scoring Legend:

  • 95-100: As good as it gets. Jaw-dropping, eye-widening, unforgettable whisky.
  • 90-94: Sublime, a personal favorite in its category.
  • 85-89: Excellent, a standout dram.
  • 80-84: Quite good. Quality stuff.
  • 75-79: Decent whisky worth tasting.
  • 70-74: Meh. It’s definitely drinkable, but it can do better.
  • 60-69: Not so good. I might not turn down a glass if I needed a drink.
  • 50-59: Save it for mixing.
  • 0-49: Blech.

Published by The Auditor

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I have drank my fair amount of single malt but got started writing reviews about Single Malt and Bourbon in 2018. Over 1000 total reviews later and I focus mainly on Sugar Cane Spirits now. However, single malt is a still a spirits category I enjoy greatly as is Agave and Brandy. I wouldn’t go as far as to call myself an expert but I am the resident Rum obsessed writer for Malt Runners.

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