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Bacardi is here with their second expression from their Cask Finish series - the Bacardi Reserva Ocho Rye Cask Finish. The five-year Cask Finish series previously debuted with a Sherry Cask Finish in 2021, which was highly popular, as the the rum brand continues to attract whisky lovers to the rum category.

“In 2018, Bacardí set out to introduce a true, robust portfolio of premium rum offerings spanning four to over 12 years in age,

As the leader in the rum category, we’re always challenging ourselves to innovate, introducing new and unique expressions to bring more people into the sippable rum universe.

Rum is in a unique position because it has a natural warmth that invites conviviality and connection, unlike other dark spirits on the market.”

- Lisa Pfenning, Vice-President, Bacardi North America.

The series will continue to see a new release launched every August until 2025.

The new Rye Cask Finish edition of Bacardi's Reserva Ocho was aged in American oak barrels for 8 - 12 years before being finished in rye casks for 2 months.

It carries a 45% ABV and is said to be smooth, with notes of "caramel, vanilla, orange and hints of walnuts and almonds".

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Official Tasting Notes

Aroma

Gingerbread, maple sugar sweetness, hint of spiciness

Taste

Caramel, vanilla, white pepper, hints of smokiness

Finish

Expansive and well-rounded, Sherry finish

Each bottle of the rum will feature a unique marque number and year of production. The new expression has an RRP of US$32.99 and be available across the US in August 2022.

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