Rum Bacardi Black ("Bacardi Black"): reviews

One of the world leaders in the production of alcoholic beverages is the company Bacardi Limited. It was founded in the distant 1862 by the Cuban Facundo Bacardi Masso. The logo of the brand elected the silhouette of the bat, because in Spain, the native of which was Facundo Bacardi, it is considered a symbol of success. Since 1960, the headquarters of Bacardi Limited is located in Bermuda, in Hamilton.

The company's assortment of alcoholic beverages: rum, vermouth, vodka, tequila, cognac, Scotch whiskey, gin. One of the most famous products of Bacardi Limited is Bacardi Black rum.

The path from the lower strata to the elite

Once rum was one of the cheapest drinks, which in their voyages seafarers used as a disinfectant. In those days it had a sharp and unpleasant taste.

Thanks to Facundo Bacardi, a lot of work has been done to turn a low-grade drink into a noble drink. This became possible through the processes of distillation, purification and enrichment of taste. As a result, the legendary rum Bacardi was created, which fell in love with aristocrats. As recognition in 1888, Bacardi Limited became a supplier of the Spanish royal family.

Meet the rum Bacardi Black

Rum "Bacardi black" is characterized by a mild taste and after its use, a hangover rarely occurs. This is due to the peculiarities of the production technology, thanks to which it contains a minimum amount of toxic compounds. Typically, a strong morning hangover clearly indicates that instead of a drink called "Bacardi black" was drunk some surrogate. Rum Bacardi Black has a rich brown color, rich in flavor and taste. The aftertaste is long, with woody notes and light vanilla tints.

How is rum produced by Bacardi Black

"Bacardi black" - a strong alcoholic beverage, which is obtained by fermenting a mixture of black and white molasses molasses. At the same time, yeast and oily-acid bacteria are added to it. After the breg is ripe, the fermentation process begins, and the distillation production ends, which occurs in several stages.

To give a characteristic taste, which distinguishes Bacardi Black from other varieties of rum, spicy herbs and vanilla are added. After completion of the distillation, the rum is placed in oak barrels and held for four years. During this time, the drink is enriched with the aromatic substances released by the wood, and acquires its final taste, inherent only in the rum Bacardi Black.

The final stage of manufacturing includes blending: sugar syrup, caramel and water are added to the mixture.

Bacardi: black, white

Bacardi Limited produces a variety of rum species. The most famous are Bacardi Black (black rum) and Bacardi Superior (white rum). What are they different from each other?

Bacardi Black has a rich dark color, refers to the elite varieties of rum. The period of its endurance is not less than four years. The best combination for a black rum is an ice cola or pomegranate juice.

Bacardi Superior is a light rum, aged for two years. It feels like vanilla, caramel and fruit. Its fortress is 44.5 degrees. Basically, "White Bacardi" is used for making various cocktails. It is better to drink it diluted with pineapple or citrus juice.

How to distinguish a real Bacardi Black from a fake?

First of all, it is worth paying attention to the price of the offered drink, as the real Bacardi Black rum can not cost cheap. To buy this alcoholic drink should be in specialized stores or in Dute free, where the authenticity of the products being sold is guaranteed. It is not recommended to buy Bacardi Black rum in kiosks, small shops and online stores, as most counterfeits are found there.

Carefully study the label on the bottle :

• The name of the rum should be indicated correctly - Bacardi, by no means Bakardi or Bakkardi.
• It is necessary to have an excise stamp, which must be evenly glued and cover the lid, and when it is opened, the excise stamp is always torn.
• On a bottle with real rum there should be a hologram poured over the colors of the rainbow, and on the fake it is painted with silvery paint.
• Pay attention to how the label is glued - badly and unevenly glued usually indicates a fake.
• All the inscriptions on the bottle must be clear and well readable, even the smallest, without spelling mistakes.
• Rub the label with the palm of your hand - there should be no traces of paint on your hand.
• The bottle must be whole, without chips and sealed with a seal.
• The liquid in the bottle must be clear, free of sediment.
• Currently, the genuine "Bacardi" is produced only in the US, Mexico, Puerto Rico and the Bahamas, the country of origin can be seen on the label and recognized with a barcode.

With what they drink rum "Bacardi black"

It is believed that in order to better understand the taste of the drink, it must be poured into a silver pot - a flask or a stack. If you do not have silver containers, then you can use thick-walled glasses made of glass or glasses for cognac.

Real connoisseurs prefer to use Bacardi Black and keep the Cuban cigar in the other hand, thus creating a special historical atmosphere, because once, before the emigration of the brand owners, beverages of this brand were produced in Cuba.

With what to drink "Black Bacardi", everyone chooses for himself, depending on taste preferences. Those who believe that rum is a very strong drink, usually brewed it with a cola and add bits of ice. As a snack it is accepted to serve a variety of fruits, lemon, lime, nuts. One of the most popular snacks is orange slices sprinkled with cinnamon.

Light cocktails

Rum itself has a strong enough strength, so it's better for women to make a cocktail with "Black Bacardi":

• Black Tenderness. 30 ml of black rum, mix the same Benedictine liqueur with 60 ml of cream, add ice cubes, and pour cola on top. The result is a drink with an original taste.
• Black and Cran. 50 ml of rum Bacardi Black mixed with 200 ml of cranberry juice, add a few ice cubes and 2 lime slices. Cranberry juice, if desired, can be replaced with cherry, pomegranate or blueberry juice. The combination of one of these juices with black rum results in the best taste.

• Bacardi black. In a small glass, pour the rum Bacardi Black, from above put 3 slices of orange, sprinkled with cinnamon.
• Barbados. In a shot in turn, without mixing, pour in 30 ml of liquor "Grapefruit", as much coconut liquor and black rum.
• Air Mail. 50 ml of black rum mixed with a tablespoon of lime juice, add as much honey, which in its absence can be replaced with sugar syrup, and pour champagne. If desired, add a few ice cubes.
• Coffee "Grog". Mix 30 ml of rum Bacardi Black with 10 ml of any cognac, add 1 lemon slice, 150 ml of black coffee, 2 slices of sugar. Preheat the resulting cocktail on low heat, not bringing to a boil. You should drink a cocktail in a hot form. It perfectly invigorates and warms in cold weather.

stronger beverages

• Dream pirate. 60 ml of black Bacardi rum is mixed in a shaker with the same amount of dry vermouth, 50 ml of lime juice and 30 ml of crushed ice. To give a snack cashew nuts. This wonderful pirate drink invigorates and cheers up.

• Mai Tai (prescription number 1). 40 ml of rum Bacardi Black mixed with 40 ml of golden rum, add 15 ml of amaretto liqueur, the same amount of orange liqueur, 1 tablespoon of sugar syrup and juice of one lime. Pour a few ice cubes.
• Mai Tai (prescription number 2). 30 ml of light rum mixed with 50 ml of rum Bacardi Black, add 25 ml of orange curacao, the same amount of almond syrup and 1 tablespoon of lime juice. An unusually delicious cocktail!
• Black Bull. 20 ml of black rum mixed with 80 ml of "Red Bull", add ice and decorate a glass of lemon slice.

Reviews about rum Bacardi Black

Many of those who tried the rum "Bacardi black", consider it the best among the drinks of this kind. He is appreciated for his rich spicy taste and lack of sharpness. It has a rather pleasant aroma, chocolate taste and sweetness of molasses are felt in taste. This quality drink is good for consuming both in its pure form and in the composition of cocktails.

A beautifully designed bottle and packing can make Bacardi Black an excellent gift for true Roma lovers. The rich taste of the cult drink "Bacardi black" will make you forget about everyday everyday life and will give an opportunity to feel like a pirate of the Caribbean Sea. Yo-ho-ho and a bottle of rum!