Bacardi Gran Reserva 8-Year

There are better rums at this price point, such as Plantation 5 Year and Flor De Cana 7 Year. That said, this rum is pretty good too. It's somewhat sweet, and not too much of an alcoholic bite. Perfectly sippable, and a pretty good flavor.

Sure, bacardi might be very commercial but they do have some good/very good additions! This is one of them, very drinkable, straight or with coke. Pretty decent rum imo

This one is as bad or worse than the 8 years. I dont know what all of you that give this rum a high rating have been drinkig lately but this is nowhere near a decent rum.

De sabores fuertes a alcohol. Me recordo un mount gay pero de peor calidad

Pour on some ice and it's not terrible but definitely not what one might hope for.

N- Dust of wood shaves with inviting dried orange and hint of coffee underlay, started well but nosedive to hollowness. (80/17)

P- Some nice cocoa and orange peel with mellow coat of oak. But way too light and diluted for serious sipping enjoyment. (80/17)

F- Short, touch of nice dryness but lacking overall. (78/16)

Body / Balance- Waste of aging time with hefty dilution, what is the point of aging it at all? (78/16)

Weighted Rate- 66pt
— at The Rum Bar KL.

Nice amber colour. My first rum. The nose - I get notes of sweetness like caramel and also a smokeyness. The palate - Something fruity. Very smooth but with a sharp after taste. I give it a six because I think it's good but it's my first rum.

From what i remember i was surprised by smoothness of this rum, but what u would expect when u switch from bozkov and captain morgan. But i cant recall the taste, so its obviously not memorable.

it’s all about managing your expectations. At this price point (approx $35 Canadian) it’s rare to find a Rum that one can sip without grimacing. It competes with the Planation Grand Reserve 5 yr old for a value priced sipping rum and may actually come out ahead although there’s more than a $5 price difference between the two. It’s not as smooth as the higher priced sippers but you can’t expect it to be at this price. What it lacks in refinement is more than compensated for by its complexity and pleasant taste.

well done, typical bacardi flavour and aftertaste in premium service, good for fish and meat meal