Frequently Asked Questions — BACARDÍ UK

Question 1

What is rum made from?

Accepted Answer

BACARDÍ rum starts with high quality molasses sourced from around the world. Molasses is a by-product of the sugar refining process — a thick, dark syrup that contains the natural sugars and flavours of sugarcane. Our master blenders select only the finest molasses to ensure consistent quality in every bottle of BACARDÍ rum.

Question 2

What to mix with rum?

Accepted Answer

Rum is one of the most versatile spirits for mixing. The classic Mojito combines BACARDÍ Carta Blanca rum with fresh lime juice, sugar syrup, mint and soda water. The Daiquiri uses just rum, lime and sugar. For a simple serve, BACARDÍ & Cola is a timeless combination. BACARDÍ Spiced rum works beautifully with ginger beer, while BACARDÍ Coconut rum pairs perfectly with pineapple juice.

Question 3

How is rum made?

Accepted Answer

Rum is made by fermenting and distilling sugarcane molasses or fresh sugarcane juice. At BACARDÍ, we start with high quality molasses, which is fermented using our proprietary yeast strain — developed by Don Facundo Bacardí Massó in 1862. The fermented liquid is then distilled, aged in American white oak barrels, filtered through charcoal, and blended by our master blenders.

Question 4

What is BACARDÍ?

Accepted Answer

BACARDÍ is the world's most awarded rum brand, established in 1862 by Don Facundo Bacardí Massó in Santiago de Cuba. Today, BACARDÍ is the largest privately held spirits company in the world, producing a range of rums from the light and versatile Carta Blanca to the complex and aged Gran Reserva Limitada. BACARDÍ is headquartered in Hamilton, Bermuda.

Question 5

What is dark rum?

Accepted Answer

Dark rum is typically black, brown or deep red in colour and is usually aged for longer periods in charred oak barrels, which gives it a more intense, complex flavour profile. Dark rums often have notes of molasses, caramel, coffee, chocolate and dried fruit. BACARDÍ Carta Negra is a premium dark rum crafted using a unique double charcoal filtering process.

Question 6

What is white rum?

Accepted Answer

White rum, also known as light rum or silver rum, is light-bodied with a clean, dry taste and subtle sweetness. It is typically aged briefly and then filtered to remove colour. BACARDÍ Carta Blanca is the world's most awarded white rum, with delicate notes of vanilla, almond and citrus. White rum is the base spirit for classic cocktails like the Mojito and Daiquiri.

Question 7

Where did rum originate?

Accepted Answer

Rum originated in the Caribbean, with the earliest records of rum production dating to Barbados in the 1620s and 1650s. Sugarcane had been brought to the Caribbean by Christopher Columbus, and plantation workers discovered that molasses — a by-product of sugar refining — could be fermented and distilled into a spirit. Rum quickly became the defining spirit of the Caribbean.

Question 8

What is gold rum?

Accepted Answer

Gold rum, also known as amber rum, is aged in oak barrels which give it its characteristic golden colour and rich, smooth flavour. Gold rums typically have notes of vanilla, honey, caramel and toasted oak. BACARDÍ Carta Oro is a classic gold rum with a smooth, rounded character perfect for cocktails or sipping over ice.

Question 9

What is BACARDÍ rum made from?

Accepted Answer

BACARDÍ rum is made from high quality molasses derived from sugarcane. The molasses is fermented using our proprietary yeast strain, then distilled in column stills. The distillate is aged in American white oak barrels, filtered through charcoal to achieve exceptional clarity and smoothness, and then blended by our master blenders to achieve the consistent BACARDÍ taste profile.

Question 10

Is BACARDÍ gluten-free?

Accepted Answer

Yes, BACARDÍ rum is gluten-free. BACARDÍ rum is made from sugarcane molasses, not grain, and the distillation process removes any potential allergens. BACARDÍ Carta Blanca, Carta Oro, Carta Negra, Spiced, and all flavoured variants are suitable for those following a gluten-free diet.

Question 11

How many calories are in BACARDÍ rum?

Accepted Answer

A standard 25ml measure of BACARDÍ Carta Blanca (37.5% ABV) contains approximately 52 calories. BACARDÍ Spiced (35% ABV) contains approximately 49 calories per 25ml. Flavoured variants like BACARDÍ Coconut and BACARDÍ Raspberry (both 32% ABV) contain approximately 45 calories per 25ml. These figures are for the rum only and do not include any mixers.

Question 12

Where is BACARDÍ rum made?

Accepted Answer

BACARDÍ rum is primarily produced at the Casa BACARDÍ distillery in Cataño, Puerto Rico — the world's largest premium rum distillery. Some variants are also produced at BACARDÍ's distillery in Jacksonville, Florida. The company was originally founded in Santiago de Cuba in 1862 before relocating to Puerto Rico in 1936.

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