There is a Bacardi most people know from the white label, and then there is Carta Negra, the dark expression that is not afraid to show teeth.
Expert description
Bacardi Carta Negra is a Rum from Puerto Rico, matured for 4 years in charred oak casks and bottled at 40%.
The rum is charcoal filtered for smoothness, yet still retains a pronounced dark character thanks to maturation in charred oak casks. Unlike most of Bacardi's lighter classics, Carta Negra is built to carry weight and depth, with notes leaning towards molasses, coal and dark chocolate rather than the light, fruity style associated with the house's Carta Blanca and Carta Oro.
Tasting notes
Nose
Dark molasses, toasty oak, chicory, roasted almonds, passion fruit, cacao and pecan pie.
Palate
Rich and full-bodied, with molasses, coal dust, dark fruit, roasted banana, dark chocolate and espresso.
Finish
Medium length, slightly bitter mocha, coal dust, molasses and black pepper.
Distillery: Bacardi
Region/Country: Puerto Rico
Type: Rum
Age: 4 years
ABV: 40%
Size: 70 CL
Cask type: Charred oak casks
EAN no.: 5010677039093
Serving suggestion: In darker cocktails or on the rocks
Flavour profile
Dark · Molasses · Chocolate · Bold
Did you know?
Carta Negra is charcoal filtered, a technique normally used to lighten and soften spirits, but here it instead refines the dark rum without stripping its body, an unusual combination within Bacardi's range.
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