SUSTAINABILITY
GOOD SOURCES
We produce ingredients that taste good, but do good too.
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.
process
What Makes a Gold or a Dark Rum?
Ageing, blending, even the specific level of char in the barrel can all affect the color, 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.
tasting treasures
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 flavors of honey and freshly baked bread found in BACARDÍ Añejo 4, the golden caramel and soft smoke of BACARDÍ Gold, or the intense flavor and aroma of caramelized pineapple found in BACARDÍ Black.
island living
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 flavor. 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 Gold, a classic rum punch with BACARDÍ Añejo 4, or an intense yet refreshing Jungle Bird with BACARDÍ Black.
faq
your questions answered
What’s the Difference Between BACARDÍ Añejo 4, Gold and Black?
Every BACARDÍ rum has its own unique process, character, and flavor profile. BACARDÍ Black is a blend of rums that have spent time in heavily charred barrels that give it rich and deep flavors of oak. BACARDI Gold 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 Gold and BACARDÍ Black 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, many countries have settled on BACARDÍ Gold and Black.
What Ingredients Are Used to Make BACARDÍ’s Dark and Gold Rum?
BACARDÍ’s dark and gold rum contains 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?t
Yes, they are.
What Can I Mix with BACARDÍ Gold?
BACARDÍ Gold 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 Black?
The big and bold flavor of BACARDÍ Black is great with tropical fruit like pineapple, passionfruit, and mango, as well as a fiery ginger beer. Some of our favorite 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 Gold and BACARDÍ Black Aged Rums?
Yes, all of the rums used in these expressions are aged before being blended to a specific flavor profile. This allows our master blenders the flexibility to use different rum bases as they seek the signature flavor 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 Gold. 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 Gold Rum and Cola so Good?
This combination works beautifully because they bring out the best in each other. The sweetness of the cola compliments the fruit flavors 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 flavor 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 flavors of freshly baked bread, vanilla, and tropical fruit.
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BACARDÍ Gold
Blended to the same flavor profile as when it was first created back in 1862, BACARDÍ Gold is soft and dry, with flavors of golden caramel and young oak, culminating in a softly smoked finish.
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BACARDÍ Black
Named after its intense flavor and color, BACARDÍ Black is rich, dark, and full-bodied. With flavors of caramelized 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.
celebrating talent
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.
heritage
honoring the past, empowering the future
Meet Rachel Dorion, the woman behind the BACARDÍ archives.
our rums
explore all rums
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
