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Bacardi - Select Black Rum
$18.99
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Alcohol ABV
40%
Region
Puerto Rico
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Bacardi Select, often referred to as Bacardi Black Rum, is a rich, full-bodied rum that showcases the depth and character of traditional Caribbean craftsmanship. Distilled in Puerto Rico from high-quality molasses, it is aged in charred oak barrels to develop its dark mahogany color, smooth texture, and layered complexity. The extended maturation process imparts nuanced flavors of toasted oak, caramel, and subtle tropical fruit, balanced by a gentle sweetness that enhances its versatility.

Ideal for both sipping and mixing, Bacardi Select brings a robust character to cocktails such as Dark & Stormy, Cuba Libre, or Rum Old Fashioneds, while also standing strong as a neat or on-the-rocks pour. Its combination of richness, smoothness, and depth reflects Bacardi’s over 160-year heritage of rum-making excellence.

Bacardi Select is a sophisticated choice for those seeking a dark rum that delivers both approachability and complexity, embodying the bold, timeless spirit of the Caribbean.

Bacardi Select Black Rum is a rich, dark rum crafted through charcoal filtration and oak barrel aging, designed for depth and smoothness. It opens with aromas of molasses, caramel, vanilla, and toasted oak, accented by hints of dried fruit and spice. On the palate, it is full-bodied and velvety, offering flavors of dark caramel, brown sugar, and tropical fruit layered with nutmeg and cocoa. The finish is long and warming, leaving lingering notes of oak, spice, and molasses sweetness.
Starter: Roasted nuts, spiced plantains, or charcuterie with smoked meats. Main Course: Barbecued ribs, jerk chicken, or braised pork shoulder, where its smoky sweetness balances savory intensity. Cheese: Aged cheddar, smoked gouda, or manchego. Dessert: Dark chocolate cake, bananas foster, or rum-soaked bread pudding.

Bacardi

Bacardi is one of the world’s most famous rum brands, founded in 1862 by Don Facundo Bacardí Massó in Santiago de Cuba. At a time when rum was considered a harsh, unrefined spirit, Bacardi revolutionized production by introducing charcoal filtration, controlled fermentation, and aging in white oak barrels. These innovations created a smoother, more approachable rum that helped establish Bacardi as a household name and a symbol of modern rum-making.

The brand’s history is deeply intertwined with Cuba’s cultural and political shifts. After the Cuban Revolution, the Bacardi family relocated operations, eventually establishing a global headquarters in Bermuda. Despite these changes, Bacardi has remained family-owned for more than 160 years, now spanning seven generations, making it one of the largest privately held spirits companies in the world.

Today, Bacardi sources molasses from around the Caribbean and Latin America, with fermentation, distillation, and blending taking place in facilities such as those in Puerto Rico and Mexico. The portfolio ranges from the classic Bacardi Superior white rum to aged reserves and flavored expressions, all maintaining the emphasis on smoothness and versatility. Bacardi has become synonymous with rum itself, playing a key role in iconic cocktails like the Daiquiri, Mojito, and Cuba Libre, while continuing to represent innovation, heritage, and global reach.

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