Rum
Traditional Rum
/ Bacardi • Puerto Rico • ~ 40.0% ABV

Bacardi Carta Negra Dark Rum

6.4
Score out of 10 Based on 33 reviews Latest review
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AI Sensory Summary

"On the nose, reviewers frequently report notes of molasses, burnt sugar, charred oak, and vanilla, alongside hints of charcoal, cola, and rubbing alcohol. The palate is commonly characterized by sweet molasses, smoke, and spices such as cinnamon, though opinions diverge on its quality, with some describing it as rich with coffee and dark fruits while others find it overly sweet, thin, or tasting strongly of chemicals and charred wood. Descriptions of the finish range from a medium length featuring brown sugar, smoky liquorice, and pepper to a short and harsh burn marked by rubbing alcohol. Reviewers also disagree on its drinkability, with a few finding it suitable for neat sipping while many others state it is only appropriate when combined with mixers or cola."

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Distillery Note

37.5% in EU/UK, 40.0% in US/export markets.

Bacardi Carta Negra Dark Rum

Bacardi Carta Negra Dark Rum

Rum ·Traditional Rum · ~40.0%
Bacardi · Puerto Rico
6.4
/ 10 from 33 reviews Latest review
Community score
No community reviews yet (0/5)
Why people like it, or don't
AI Summary

"On the nose, reviewers frequently report notes of molasses, burnt sugar, charred oak, and vanilla, alongside hints of charcoal, cola, and rubbing alcohol. The palate is commonly characterized by sweet molasses, smoke, and spices such as cinnamon, though opinions diverge on its quality, with some describing it as rich with coffee and dark fruits while others find it overly sweet, thin, or tasting strongly of chemicals and charred wood. Descriptions of the finish range from a medium length featuring brown sugar, smoky liquorice, and pepper to a short and harsh burn marked by rubbing alcohol. Reviewers also disagree on its drinkability, with a few finding it suitable for neat sipping while many others state it is only appropriate when combined with mixers or cola."

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Fully Matured Tropical Matured Bourbon Cask Multi-Column Distillation Parallel Distillation Charcoal Filtered
Taste Profile

37.5% in EU/UK, 40.0% in US/export markets.
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Consensus Check

Key findings

Loved for

  • Liquorice
  • Smoky
  • Tropical Fruit
  • Rich
  • Bold

Criticized for

  • Charcoal
  • Wood
  • Alcohol
  • Harsh
  • Heavy
  • Deep

Flavor profile

  • Sweet & Confectionery molasses, sweet, caramel 24/33
  • Woody & Roasted oak, charcoal, charred oak 15/33
  • Fruity fruit, tropical fruit, coconut 14/33
  • Chemical & Industrial alcohol, gasoline, artificial 11/33
  • Spicy & Herbal cinnamon, spice, black pepper 9/33

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