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Crafted by our master blenders
Every bottle of BACARDÍ dark and gold rum is aged and handcrafted to perfection by our unbroken line of master rum makers, the Maestros de Ron BACARDÍ. Long, short, shaken, stirred or built in the glass, if you have the moment, we have the rum.
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What Makes a Gold or a Dark Rum?
Ageing, blending, even the specific level of char in the barrel can all affect the colour, depth, complexity and taste of the final rum. BACARDÍ’s Gold and Dark rums have earned extra layers of these from the passage of time and the skill of the Maestros de Ron BACARDÍ, leading to a smooth and versatile rum range that’s as famous for its mixability as its distinctive taste.
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Rums for the Imagination
Whether you’re making a dark rum cocktail, or looking for a drop of rum gold, BACARDÍ has an expression waiting to take your creativity to the next level. That’s because each BACARDÍ dark or gold rum brings something different to a mixed drink or cocktail; whether it’s the flavours of honey and freshly baked bread found in BACARDÍ Añejo 4, the golden caramel and soft smoke of BACARDÍ Carta Oro, or the intense flavour and aroma of caramelized pineapple found in BACARDÍ Carta Negra.
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Escape to the Caribbean
Perhaps you’re making a summer crowd-pleaser, a zesty, gold rum cocktail with a spicy bite of ginger, or a dark rum mixed drink that’s exploding with flavour. If you’re looking for liquid escapism, BACARDÍ’s Gold and Dark rums are found at the heart of many of the great tropical cocktails. Try a Mai Tai with BACARDÍ Carta Oro, a classic rum punch with BACARDÍ Añejo 4, or an intense yet refreshing Jungle Bird with BACARDÍ Carta Negra.
faq
your questions answered
What’s the Difference Between BACARDÍ Añejo 4, Carta Oro and Carta Negra?
Every BACARDÍ rum has its own unique process, character and flavour profile. BACARDÍ Carta Negra is a blend of rums that haves pent time in heavily charred barrels that give it rich and deep flavours of oak. BACARDI Carta Oro has perfectly balanced notes of caramel, almond and ripe banana. BACARDÍ Añejo 4, meanwhile, has been aged for at least four years giving it notes of honey, aromatic spices, freshly baked bread and tropical fruit.
Why do BACARDÍ Carta Oro and BACARDÍ Carta Negra have different names in different countries?
When they were first created, each of these rums was originally known by their Spanish name; BACARDÍ Carta Oro (BACARDÍ Gold Label) and BACARDÍ Carta Negra (BACARDÍ Black Label). Since then, some countries have settled on BACARDÍ Gold and BACARDÍ Black.
What Ingredients Are Used to Make BACARDÍ’s Dark and Gold Rum?
BACARDÍ’s dark and gold rums contain purified water, high-quality molasses and our signature strain of yeast, La Levadura BACARDÍ.
Are BACARDÍ’s Gold and Dark Rums Vegan/Vegetarian and Gluten-free?
Yes, they are.
What Can I Mix with BACARDÍ Carta Oro?
BACARDÍ Carta Oro is a versatile rum but it mixes particularly well with cola and ginger beer/ale.It also blends beautifully with pineapple, raspberry, apple and citrus. In cocktails, try it in a Ginger Snap, an Electric Avenue or a Golden Apple.
What Can I Mix with BACARDÍ Carta Negra?
The big and bold flavour of BACARDÍ Carta Negra is great with tropical fruit like pineapple, passion fruit and mango, as well as a fiery ginger beer. Some of our favourite BACARDÍ Black cocktails include the Jungle Bird and Tiki classics like the Zombie and Hurricane.
What Can I Mix with BACARDÍ Añejo 4?
So many things – cola, ginger ale, pineapple juice and it’s particularly lovely with fresh coconut water. You can also use it to make cocktails like the Rum Punch, Canchánchara, and the El Presidente.
Are BACARDÍ Carta Oro and BACARDÍ Carta Negra Aged Rums?
Yes, all of the rums used in these expressions are aged before being blended to a specific flavour profile. This allows our master blenders the flexibility to use different rum bases as they seek the signature flavour of BACARDÍ Gold and BACARDÍ Black and for that reason, they do not carry a specific age statement.
Was the Original Cuba Libre made with BACARDÍ Rum?
Yes, The Cuba Libre was first made using BACARDÍ Carta Oro. Cuba Libre (free Cuba) was the rallying cry of the independence movement that sought to free the country from centuries of Spanish rule. Created in 1900, this drink is a celebration of that hard-won independence and remains one of the most simple and beloved cocktails in the world.
Why is BACARDÍ Carta Oro Rum and Cola so Good?
This combination works beautifully because they bring out the best in each other. The sweetness of cola compliments the fruit flavours found in a good rum, while both contain notes of vanilla, cinnamon and nutmeg. As well as being simple to make, there’s also the sense of familiarity that comes from one of the most iconic drinks in the world. While you can’t go wrong with a rum and cola, you can explore other potential flavour combinations here.
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BACARDÍ Añejo 4
Aged undisturbed in oak barrels under the Caribbean sun, BACARDÍ Añejo 4 is rich with aromas of honey and baking spices and flavours of freshly baked bread, vanilla and tropical fruit.
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BACARDÍ Carta Oro
Blended to the same flavour profile as when it was first created back in 1862, BACARDÍ Carta Oro is soft and dry, with flavours of golden caramel and young oak, culminating in a softly smoked finish.
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BACARDÍ Carta Negra
Named after its intense flavour and colour, BACARDÍ Carta Negra is rich, dark and full-bodied. With flavours of caramelised pineapple and buttered popcorn, it’s perfect for dark rum cocktails and mixed drinks that demand a more robust rum.
BACARDÍ COCKTAILS
dark and gold rum cocktails
The unique characters of BACARDÍ dark and gold rums make them the perfect base for mixing into cocktails.
recipes
LOW CALORIE COCKTAILS
Decadent in name, not by nature. These cocktails mix on the lighter side of things.
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INTERNATIONAL WOMEN’S DAY
What does International Women’s Day mean to the women behind our rum? We sat down with nine BACARDÍ Primas to find out.
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Step into the vibrant world of BACARDÍ by exploring our full range of rums. From our iconic white rum, to the smooth richness of our special Reserva range – there is a rum for every occasion
