Bacardi 1909 Superior Heritage Limited Edition

My very first experience with drinking Rum. I found it to be smooth and refreshing plus it leaves you feeling relaxed without a hint of having been drinking. It is because of this Rum that l became a rum drinker.

Si te gusta coleccionar botellas esta es una excelente para empezar

Very smooth and perfect to mix with. I would use this over the regular superior due to its higher kick in alcohol and beautiful design. Keep it with citrus or if you must enjoy it with a little ice

This is not your standard Bacardi. This rum is a special edition created by Bacardi in 2010 to commemorate the 100th anniversary of the Daiquiri cocktail and the original Bacardi light rum first produced. It is an attempt to recreate the original Bacardi light rum as it was produced in Cuba at the turn of the 20th century.

This rum itself is produced in Mexico by Bacardi using fermented molasses and then aged for 18 months before being filtered and bottled at 44.5% ABV as it originally was back in 1909. I am trying this neat in a Glencairn and also at various levels of dilution.

I have this weird fascination with wondering what the original pre-Cuban revolution Bacardi rum tasted like, but I am unable to get a sample of that because I don’t have the means or those kind of connections. So when I heard about this rum I put it on my list to track down. I am curious how this stacks up against the current Bacardi Superior, Havana Club 3 Year, and my favorite white Latin Ron Selvarey White. So how *does* this old recipe compare to the new version and other competitors in the same style?

First of all, the nose on this Ron is *very* different from other white Latin Rons I have had. Taking a whiff from the Glencairn I get strong fresh sugar cane and lime followed by what I can only describe as a fresh Ocean breeze. Accompanying that I get Honeydew melon, cracked black pepper, and the faint smell of bubblegum. The Honeydew melon note is quite pronounced and pleasant.

The palate also brings a very new profile to me. Taking a sip I get a mouthful of bubblegum accompanied by vanilla and lime. Then the palate takes an interesting saline turn with light brine and Salt water taffy notes. Those give way to a faint Honeydew melon note.

As the rum exits the mouth the Honey melon note becomes stronger and moves to the fore, followed by light fresh peppermint and a faint return of salt water taffy.

These notes on the palate and finish become more pronounced with the addition of a small amount of water. This is another case of water opening up the notes rather than concealing them.

This is pretty tasty and a very different take on White Latin Ron. It is *leagues* better than Bacardi Superior. Bacardi really should just change over their flagship Superior to this original recipe. It is so much better. This rum rivals Cuban Havana Club 3 Year though the notes are different. It’s definitely on the level. It’s not quite as preferable as Selvarey White but…it’s different. Selvarey and Cuban Havana Club are citrus and marshmallow driven. This is more akin to a mix of unaged Agricole and white Latin Ron. Yes it has the Vanilla and Lime notes, but it also has very expressive fresh sugar cane, melon, and saline notes. And dare I say they work extremely well.

If this is the standard Bacardi use to produce, they need to go back to it. Their current recipe can’t hold a candle to this.

I am not going to go so far to say this is a must have up with Neisson Blanc and Rum Bar OP, but this is definitely one of the best white Latin Rons I have had to date. Bottles of this are a bit scarce, kind of, but you can still find some around. If anyone has a connection to Bacardi, please tell them that if they want to rival Havana Club they need to replace Superior with this original recipe. It’s sooo much better. Their current Superior won’t compete with Cuban Havana Club, but this will. This is what Bacardi should be focusing on. This is a welcome addition to my cabinet and I very well may buy another bottle of this.

(I will also note that from my experience thus far the rums that Bacardi produces in Mexico are better than the lines I have had from their Puerto Rican distillery. This and Bacardi Ocho are both produced in Mexico and are better than their Puerto Rican rums by some margin. I rate this rum better than Bacardi Ocho, though the profiles are different. This one is just more complex and interesting.)

Oh, and yes, it makes an absolutely superb Daiquiri. One of the best I have had to date not involving Clairin Le Rocher.

Short Description: What Bacardi Superior originally was and is supposed to be. A different class altogether from their current subpar line.

Nose: Lime, Fresh Sugar Cane, Ocean breeze, Honeydew Melon, Cracked black pepper, faint bubblegum

Palate: Bubblegum, Vanilla, Lime, slight saline, salt water taffy, faint honeydew melon

Finish: (medium) Honeydew Melon, Peppermint, Saltwater taffy

ABV 44.5%

Country of Origin: Mexico

Distillery: Bacardi

This rum to start is made in Mexico and is 89 proof vs the bacardi from Puterto rico. This is made differently and you can tell from the moment it hits your lips its got a great sting to it at first. This rum is an excellent choice. Its surprisingly great as a straight sipper/shot rum. The flavors are light with a bit of backbone and come on then quickly fade as it enters your throat; there is little to no detectable burn. This is a rum that tastes like rum and replicated what it was like in 1862. I suggest everyone try this one before its gone its only a few more dollars than regular superior around here. I can't give this rum less than an 8.5.

I was pleased to find a stash of the limited edition at regular Superior prices at my local store. It's been my go-to for daiquiris and I think it provides a great quality flavor with a nice kick of alcohol. The bottle also has a great look to it that impresses guests.

Bacardi as it was originally made, or as close as modernly possible. A bit more going on than the Silver tastewise. Clean, crisp, smooth, citrusy, and dry. From Mexico (not Puerto Rico) where the 8 is also made. It's over-filtered like all of their rum, but this one has retained a bit more than usual.

Love this in a mojito or daiquiri.
I use this rum when making the barcardi recipes for the mojito or daiquiri and it blends in great.
The little extra alcohol percentage gives it a nice kick.

It was very hard to track this bottle down.
This is significant jump above the typical Bacardi Superior. Really love the mouthfeel, which is far more velvety. I would almost go as far as to say this is medium bodied, complimented by a very pleasant fragrance.
I could sip this all day, and would happily use this as my primary daquiri rum.

Hecho en Mexico, not Puerto Rico, this rum has a nice flavor composition that has mimicked as close to the original recipe from the early 1900’s. With a strong Cuban influence, this rum has a fairly complex flavor that can be sipped neat, though mixing would be your best bet.
I like that this is a limited edition from Bacardi without having to pay $100 for its Reserva Limitada.