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Bacardi Reserva Ocho Rum (Rye Cask Finish) 2014
Opinion here lands squarely in the middle, and it's the rye that divides people. The finish brings gingerbread spice, pepper and a drier, woodier edge to the usual Ocho caramel and vanilla. Most agree it noses better than it drinks — a few find the rye and the sweet rum never quite click on the palate. At 45% the alcohol sits well integrated, and it holds up nicely in a cuba libre.
The community says- Rye spice edge
- But: Contains added sugar
- But: Nose beats palate
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How does Bacardi Reserva Ocho Rum (Rye Cask Finish) 2014 taste?
Aggregated from 16 community reviews.
Spicy rye-finished Ocho, better nose than palate A genuine split: several call it the most interesting thing Bacardi makes, others say the rye spice and sweet base don't marry. Better on the nose than in the glass.
rye-whiskey drinkers curious about spiced rum
anyone avoiding sugar or wanting a dry rum
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How is Bacardi Reserva Ocho Rum (Rye Cask Finish) 2014 rated?
RumX’s 0–10 scale is strict: 6.6 sits in the “Pleasant” band. 37% of tasters rate it Good or better; only 0% rate it below average. See the full rating guide →
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What does the community say?
88% rate it between 6 and 8. 3 selected write-ups from 16 community ratings. You can view the complete list in our app.
Review by TheTobias
This is an interesting rum. The rye barrel is clearly noticeable in both the nose and the mouth through its spiciness. When I bought it, I thought that this spiciness would provide a good counterbalance to the sweet rum aromas. But somehow it doesn't fit and the result is not well-rounded. Much better on the nose than in the mouth. This rum is interesting, but is it also tasty? - If it were up to me, probably not.
Review by heckto🥃
The nose is greeted by an alcoholic rye note. A dry mix of caramel and spices on the palate. The alcohol is well integrated and the price/performance ratio is also reasonable. Better than the standard Bacardi portfolio.
Review by Barton McLaren
The rye really comes thru when tasting. Recommend if you love both Rye and Rum. Limited production so don’t delay our you’ll miss it. Price is right too!
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Avg. community purchase price 27 €
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Details about Bacardi Reserva Ocho Rum (Rye Cask Finish) 2014
A rum from Puerto Rico, distilled by Bacardi, at 45%.
Community purchases
31 bottles logged by 30 collectors.
A drinker & collector.
29% opened, 3 emptied and repurchased.
What does Bacardi Reserva Ocho Rum (Rye Cask Finish) 2014 cost?
Community paid 23–34 €.
Current best price: 26.05 € – within the typical community range.
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