Bacardi Oakhart: what it is, composition, production features + what and how to drink

Bacardi OakHeart - this is a spiced rum that went on sale in November 2011. However, this drink is hardly a rum by any stretch of the imagination.

The strength of the drink is only 35 degrees. Experts say that at the legislative level it cannot be called "Spiced rum". And for it there is a separate category "Smooth" or "Spiced Spirit Drink".

Brief information about the company

Bacardi rum was founded in 1862. Don Facundo Bacardi Masso was the first to decide to refine the taste of a real pirate drink. For ten long years he has been improving his skills and introducing innovations in the blending process.

He was the first to apply four main production processes in the preparation of rum, which set the quality standard in the industry:

1. The use of a single strain of yeast.

2. Mixing and distilling several varieties of rum at the same time.

3. Targeted use of barrels to enhance the flavor.

4. Using charcoal as a filter for rum.

Composition of Bacardi Oakhart

As we already know, Bacardi Oakhart is produced on the basis of 35% rum. In addition to specially selected alcohols, the drink includes:

1. Infusion of nutmeg and cinnamon

2. Vanilla extract

3. Honey

4. The coloring agent is sugar color E150A

5. Water and sugar

Due to the quality composition of spiced rum, the manufacturer claims that this drink has no expiration date. And even after 5-10 years, its taste will remain the same.

Production features of Bacardi Oakhart

In the process of producing OakHeart Spiced Rum, a base blend of aged Bacardi rum is first created. Then the drink is placed for at least one year in specially charred barrels made of American oak, where it acquires pronounced woody tones with a smoky note. Honey, as well as vanilla, nutmeg and cinnamon extracts, are added at the last stage of aging. The result is a unique product with velvety softness and rich spicy notes.

What and how to drink OakHeart Original

If we were pirates, we could safely afford to drink this rum straight from the bottle and sing the song "Yo ho ho and a bottle of rum".

But, nowadays, it is still customary to drink this drink in compliance with certain rules:

1. Spiced rum can be consumed by the glass or served as a digestif in glasses.

2. Oakhart Original can be slightly chilled before serving or drunk at room temperature.

3. A few ice cubes will only improve the taste of the drink.

4. A win-win option for Bacardi OakHeart with cola (you can also dilute the drink with spring water). The proportions can be varied according to your taste preferences. The standard proportion is 1:2.

5. This rum goes well in various cocktails.

Pineapple, orange or dark chocolate is recommended as an appetizer.

But if you decide to serve a drink at the festive table, then it is advisable to create a menu without too fatty dishes, with fish dishes in priority.

And remember that rum is a favorite drink of pirates, for whom there are no rules. If you are in a playful mood today, just unscrew the lid, turn up the music, dance and enjoy the extraordinary taste of Bacardi Oakhart.

Update: 07.02.2018

Category: Rum