Is Bacardi Spiced Rum the same as Bacardi Oakheart?
Launched early 2019, Bacardi Spiced replaces Bacardi Oakheart and the two products are extensively the same, but with Spiced better dovetailing into the Bacardi range. “Made with rum, aged and unaged, mixed with a secret blend of mellow vanilla flavours, and natural nutmeg and cinnamon spices.”
Is Bacardi Oakheart discontinued?
BACARDÍ Oakheart is now BACARDÍ Spiced Rum. Same great taste, new look. The hint of smokiness comes from the charred oak barrels used in the rum aging process. With the infusion of cinnamon and nutmeg, the oakwood spiciness extracted from the barrel is lifted.
Is oakheart a good rum?
The finish is fairly short, soft, and easy with vanilla lingering on the palate with only a suggestion of cinnamon underneath. Bacardi Oakheart is labeled as a “smooth” spiced rum, and true to its name it’s a lot softer, smoother, and tamer than most of the other spiced rums we’ve tried.
How do you drink Bacardi Oakheart spiced rum?
Bacardi Oakheart
- Oak ‘n’ Coke. 1½ ounces Bacardi Oakheart Rum. 4–5 ounces Coke.
- Oak and Ginger. 1½ ounces Bacardi Oakheart Rum. 4–5 ounces ginger ale or ginger beer.
- Spiced Bat. 3 cherries, pitted, plus one for garnish. ½ ounce lime juice.
- Smoke ‘n’ Oak. 2 ounces Bacardi Oakheart Rum. 1 ounce Martini & Rossi sweet vermouth.
Did Bacardi Oakheart change its name?
Name change from Oakheart to Bacardi Spiced Rum.
Who makes oakheart rum?
Bacardi
Bermuda-based drinks group Bacardi has confirmed its Bacardi Oakheart spiced rum line will become a brand in its own right. Launched in 2011, the Oakheart liquid is a blend of Superior and Gold rums, bottled at 35% abv.
What is the difference between rum and spiced rum?
Light rum is also known as white or silver rum and has nearly no color and a light flavor. Spiced rum typically is aged for the same length of time as black rum but spices and caramel colorings are added to give it a signature sweet spice taste. A brand you may be familiar with is Captain Morgan.
Where is Bacardi Oakheart made?
Puerto Rico
Today, BACARDI rum is produced in Puerto Rico, following the production legacy set forth by Don Facundo – crafted in a five step distillation process, aged in American white oak barrels, and filtered five times for unparalleled quality and smoothness.