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Bacardi Carta Negra — Robust Caribbean Spirit

Bacardi Carta Negra — Robust Caribbean Spirit

7 /10
EDITOR
Distillery: Bacardi
ABV: 40% ABV
Price: £25.25

Tasting Notes

Nose

The nose is dense with treacle, dried fig and muscovado sugar, giving way to warm cinnamon and clove.

Palate

Dense and brooding, delivering dark chocolate, stewed prune and a satisfying bitter-sweet balance. The depth of flavour is remarkable.

Finish

The finish is deep and lasting, with dark chocolate, dried fruit and a pleasant smokiness.

Bacardi Carta Negra comes to us from Bacardi, a producer based in Puerto Rico with a solid reputation for consistent quality. This dark rum is bottled at 40% ABV and represents the kind of dependable, well-made spirit that forms the backbone of any serious rum collection.

Production follows traditional methods that have been refined over generations. Bacardi brings considerable expertise to the process, and the quality of the base spirit is evident from the first sip. The result is a spirit that delivers on its promise.

In the glass, this is an honest and well-made rum that delivers exactly what you would expect from Bacardi. It works well across a range of serves — neat, on ice, or in cocktails — and represents solid value at its price point. It may not reinvent the wheel, but it executes the fundamentals with confidence.

Bacardi Carta Negra earns its place as a reliable, well-crafted dark rum that delivers consistent quality. For those exploring the world of Puerto Rico rum, this is a perfectly respectable place to start, and for seasoned enthusiasts, a dependable everyday option.

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