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Bacardi Reserva Ocho Rare Gold Rum 2011
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Most tasters land in the same spot: an easy, unfussy sipper where nothing jumps out but nothing offends. Caramel, oak and a little smoke, with a soft sweetness some find just slightly too much. The nose gets called sharp and alcoholic, but the palate is light and mild. Several call it a "good gateway rum," especially if you come from bourbon.
The community says- Easy neat
- Caramel and oak
- Keep in mind: Added sugar
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How does Bacardi Reserva Ocho Rare Gold Rum 2011 taste?
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Light, sweetish caramel-oak everyday sipper Most find it a light, caramel-and-oak everyday sipper — pleasant and easy, if unremarkable. The nose runs sharp and alcoholic, and the sweetness edges high for some.
Beginners and bourbon drinkers wanting an easy, sweet-leaning sipper
Anyone avoiding sugar or wanting bold, dry, complex rum
Style & occasion: Sweet & dessertMature & oakySipping neatCocktails & mixing
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Is it right for you?
Yes, if you're after sweet, dessert-like rums for sipping neat.
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What does the community say?
80 community reviews
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On RumX, 7 means “Good” and 8 means “Very good”.
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15 selected written reviews
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Review by Trinkfluencer
Most helpful positive review
Distinct sweetness with yet spicy finish and light woody note.
Review by Dumont Thomas
Most helpful critical review
tasted with my companion, we do not agree on the taste for her it would be necessary to add a taste of vanilla at the end of mouth. But we agree on its use: in rum arrangement.
Review by BTHHo 🥃
An rather good all round rum for the price 👍🏻
Review by Vincent D
Not very different from the 4-year-old I tasted just before. Perhaps less synthetic and boosted with additives. If that's the case, it changes a lot. But the spiciness isn't necessarily pleasant and it's not much more interesting, either on the nose or the palate.
Review by Darren
Perfectly drinkable
Review by ordogh
Nothing remarkable, but nice and overall clean notes on the nose, similar happens at tasting. Mostly caramel like aromas with some woody tones. A bit short aftertaste, but hey, what to expect under 30 euros? Pleasant surprise, it’s a round and very enjoyable everyday rum.
Review by Kevin Sorensen 🇩🇰
Today I was talked into tasting some of the better Bacardi versions and I don't regret it because now I tried those as well.
Review by rum_sk
I was looking forward to taste this one as I had a chance to taste bacardi's 10 YO version and I must admit that it held up really nice with it's older brother. 8 YO is less sweet than 10 but sweet enough and it has very similar profile where you can sense the orange, nougat, vanilla, lot of spices and oak barrel in the taste. Very long finish which is great.When it comes to nose it is little sharp and alcoholic but it is not unpleasant. Very nice rum for a very nice price. Absolute must in collection.
Review by Zboubinho913
This rum is a good aged rum from bacardi with a little smoky/woody taste very pleasant. Alcohol taste is light and it can be easily drunk neat. Very good mixed with juice too. Considering the price, it really is a good deal.
Review by Steve S.
A good beginner rum. Sweet and spicy with a fairly balanced flavor. Not the best mixer, but does well as a session sipper and can be enjoyed equally well neat or on ice.
Review by Arjan91
Fine rum, sweet, honey, light, some (over)ripe fruit,
Review by Finn
The rum starts with a very sharp, strongly alcoholic smell that isn't very pleasant. On the palate, however, it feels much nicer: light, with a soft sweetness that, for my taste, is almost a bit too pronounced but still within limits. There are also fruity and slightly woody notes. The finish is somewhat alcoholic but mild enough to drink neat – and especially considering the price, that's really not bad. If you're looking for a light rum to drink neat under 30 €, you can't go wrong here.
Review by Eric Higuchi
It’s a nice rum for the price a.k.a. Better than Barcardi gold by a lot and taster finish.
Review by Mark Leggett
Aromas of caramel, oak and hints of smoke and sweetness. Flavors of caramel, dried fruit and oak. Nothing jumps out at you but I find it to be an easy sipper that I enjoy. Makes a pretty solid old fashion.
Review by Áron
This is a good gateway rum. Easy sipper (neat) especially if you like bourbon whiskey. Bourbon association from nose to finish. Added sweetness makes it smooth. Leads you nicely onto the oak/barrel notes. Not overly sweet.
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202 bottles logged by 195 collectors.
Both drunk and collected.
33% opened, 26 emptied.
What does Bacardi Reserva Ocho Rare Gold Rum 2011 cost?
Community paid 23–36 €.
Current best price: 26.99 € – within the typical community range.
Purchase prices reported by members, not a shop price. Avg. 28 €. Full price & collection history in RX+ ›
202 purchased · 87 tasted · 38 wishlist · as of
Details about Bacardi Reserva Ocho Rare Gold Rum 2011
A Column Still Rum from Puerto Rico, distilled by Bacardi, at 40%.
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