Bacardi presents Bacardi Carta Blanca Rum, a dark rum that demonstrates what Puerto Rico can produce when craft meets ambition. The brand has long been associated with quality in this category, and this bottling continues that tradition with confidence. Priced at £22.50, it represents a thoughtful proposition for anyone exploring the breadth of rum.
What sets Bacardi apart is a willingness to respect tradition while embracing innovation where it serves the final product. The distillation and maturation regime for this expression reflects a deep understanding of how dark rum should taste, and the Puerto Rico terroir comes through clearly.
On the nose, expect burnt caramel, dark chocolate, coffee grounds, dried fig, vanilla pod. The palate delivers dense with burnt sugar, coffee, dried orange, oak tannins, and layers of dark fruit complexity. The finish is long and warming with molasses, dried fruit, and lingering baking spice.
Dark and Stormy is the obvious serve — ginger beer, a squeeze of lime, and this rum's molasses depth creates a genuinely satisfying long drink. It also works well in a Rum Old Fashioned, where the rich base flavours provide excellent structure. For after-dinner, try it neat with a square of dark chocolate.
Bacardi Carta Blanca Rum earns its place through consistent quality and genuine character. At £22.50, it offers good value and delivers a drinking experience that is a clear step above the ordinary. Bacardi has produced a dark rum that stands up well against the competition. A solid recommendation for both newcomers and experienced rum drinkers.
