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Bacardi Spiced Rum
I love Fall, the heat of the summer relents as the leaves turn and Halloween marks the turning of the year. I also look forward to seeing what new spiced rum offerings will be around for the year. 2020 I did not see anything new but, Bacardi has released its re-branded Oakheart Spiced Rum as Bacardi Spiced Rum. The rum in this product was aged for one year in specially selected charred American white oak barrels then blended with a proprietary spiced blend and bottled to 35 % ABV. This will be a part of their core portfolio and should be easily found in any store that sells Bacardi products.
Bacardi Spiced Rum
Appearance
The 750 mL bottle has the new bottle and label design that is line with the rest of the portfolio. The liquid in the bottle has a golden brown color. Agitating the liquid creates a thick band that drops fast moving legs down the side of the glass.
Nose
The aroma of the rum begins with a strong dose of vanilla, followed by orange zest, cinnamon, nutmeg, and light cacao that is punctuated by a light sweet caramel note.
Palate
The first sip provides a strong dose of caramelized vanilla with a silky mouth feel that covers the mouth and tongue. Additional sips provide notes of orange zest, allspice, cinnamon, nutmeg, tart cherry, and toasted pie crust. As the rum flavors begin to fade there is a touch of bitter charred oak that balances with the sweeter notes of the flavor profile in a quick finish.
Review
I like exploring spiced rums as a category as it is always interesting what is used beyond the base spices to give the product its unique identity. The spice profile of Bacardi Spice covers the basics, while the additional flavors help round it out and distinguish from other products. The oily coating and quick finish were down notes on the experience, but by design this product is a mixer and the flavors blend very well with cola and ginger ale. There are quite a few spiced rums on the shelves and this is a solid choice for those who are looking for products that do not involve captains, sailors or creatures from the deep.
