Bacardi products are one of the most recognizable in the world, this brand has such a wide range of spirits (rum and cocktails in bottles) that it is easy for the consumer to get confused when choosing in a store. Next, I will talk about the different types of Bacardi rums and the nuances of their use. There is a separate drink for each occasion.
Superior – A brand of white rum (White Bacardi), which has a delicate aroma of fruits and a mild taste. With Bacardi Superior, they prepare cocktails, such as Mojito, and dilute it with juices (lemon, orange, pineapple, etc.). In its pure form, white rum Bacardi is served extremely rarely, as it has minimal exposure and a poorly pronounced taste.
Reserva – Amber-colored rum with a strength of 40% and a five-year exposure, it has a rich taste. It is drunk neat with ice. It is also used in some rum cocktails.
Black – black rum Bacardi premium class, has a mild, refined taste. Connoisseurs prefer to drink black rum without snacks (like cognac), mix it with cola or fruit juices. It is believed that Bacardi Black is ideal for youth parties. It is also served for dinner as a digestif (alcohol after the main meal).
Gold – golden-colored rum aged for at least 2 years, used as an aperitif (served before meals). Rum Bacardi Gold can be drunk in its pure form, snacking on tropical fruits, or mixed with cola and juices.
Bacardi 151 – a drink with a strength of 75,5% for strong self-confident men. Rarely served in pure form. Basically, this type of rum is diluted with juices or cola.
Bacardi Oakheart (Bacardi Oakhart) – distinguished by a velvety taste and delicate aroma of spices, aged for a year in white American oak barrels. Fortress – 35%. Drinking neat.
Mojito (Mojito) – is a ready-made Mojito cocktail, which was previously prepared on the basis of Bacardi Superior, mint and lime extracts. Now all the ingredients are pre-mixed in the right proportions. It remains to open the bottle and pour the cocktail into glasses.
Pina Colada and Daiquiri – two more representatives of the Bacardi cocktail family. As in the previous case, they do not require cooking, you just need to open the bottle. It is better to drink these cocktails through a straw, their strength is 15 degrees.
1873 Solera (1873 Colera) – light golden rum aged for at least 3 years, belongs to the noble varieties. It is customary to use it in its pure form. The taste of Solera stands out notes of fruit, spices and caramel.
Annex (Аньехо) – bright golden premium Bacardi rum with a long aftertaste. Aged for at least 6 years in white American oak barrels. Fortress standard – 40%. In Añejo, ice is added and drunk in small sips.
