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Bacardi Gold Rum
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Budget basic
Does the job and doesn't pretend otherwise. Bottom-third reviews at a bottom-third price. RumX drinkers give it 5/10 across 63 ratings, vs. 7.1/10 for the typical rum (730 rated). The Fat Rum Pirate gives it 2/5, vs. 4/5 for the typical rum (921 rated).
Bacardi Gold is a Puerto Rican gold rum distilled from molasses, aged 1-2 years in charred American oak barrels and charcoal-filtered for a smooth, mellow character. It offers notes of vanilla, buttery caramel, toasted almond, banana, and orange zest with a light oaky finish. Bottled at 40% ABV (80 proof).
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