Bacardi Black

I found this in the Philippines on a business trip once and bought it because it was about $3 in the convenience store. I've been unable to get rid of it since. It's a foul tasting beverage. It's very close to being as bad as Bundaberg. I'm actually curious how they make it this bad.

I'd list the flavours, but it's a short list... Fine:

Poison
Alcohol

This is really not terrible IMO. Even neat it has a decent molasses flavor to it, and it goes great with Ginger beer. Glad I gave it a chance.

I go to this rum because it has good flavor, no burn, and is not as expensive as other rums similar to it. It's not the top shelf but is way above the bottom!

The 2016 version seems to be a change from blends of the same name in earlier years. The label purports this to be a blend of rums aged 1 to 3 years in heavily charred oak barrels. I'm not sure how Bacardi defines "Black", it looked pretty amber to me and only when I put it side by side with Bacardi Gold could I tell it was a little darker. Tasted straight up, there is an initial aroma of caramel, charcoal and hint of dried fruit. Smooth, sweetish but with hint medicinal after taste. Not a very strong flavour profile, and is best served with coke and lemon slice.

Tasted ok, but too sweet, this is one of the rums that give me a headache. Too sweet when mixed with coke.

I bought a large bottle of this (1.75L) since it's been a while since having a dark rum. I enjoy all rum on the rocks & this one tasted good to me. I like the heavier flavors & Bacardi is a reputable brand - I know it'll be a quality product. Good to change things up occasionally.

Turns out when you put artificial flavors and black food dye in a bad rum, it's worse!

I had too many rum and cokes before I starting sipping pure rum. Bacardi was my student life type of rum haha.

Color is light
Smell is weak
Taste is ok round
Aftertaste is ok and
For drinks
;-)