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Bacardi Reserva Ocho Rare Gold Rum 2011
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
- But: Added sugar
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How does Bacardi Reserva Ocho Rare Gold Rum 2011 taste?
Aggregated from 80 community reviews.
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
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RumX’s 0–10 scale is strict: 7.0 sits in the “Good” band. 40% of tasters rate it Good or better; only 8% rate it below average. See the full rating guide →
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What does the community say?
79% rate it between 6 and 8. 14 selected write-ups from 80 community ratings. You can view the complete list in our app.
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 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 Dumont Thomas
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 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 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.
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 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 Trinkfluencer
Distinct sweetness with yet spicy finish and light woody note.
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 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 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 Arjan91
Fine rum, sweet, honey, light, some (over)ripe fruit,
Review by BTHHo 🥃
An rather good all round rum for the price 👍🏻
Review by Darren
Perfectly drinkable
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Details about Bacardi Reserva Ocho Rare Gold Rum 2011
A Column Still Rum from Puerto Rico, distilled by Bacardi, at 40%.
Community purchases
201 bottles logged by 194 collectors.
A drinker & collector.
32% opened, 26 emptied and repurchased.
What does Bacardi Reserva Ocho Rare Gold Rum 2011 cost?
Community paid 23–36 €.
Current best price: 23.74 € – within the typical community range.
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201 purchased · 87 tasted · 37 wishlist · as of
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