Bacardi 16 Years Old Gran Reserva Especial is a premium, limited-edition rum with notes of vanilla, caramel, toasted oak, and dried fruit on the nose. The palate is described as rich, full-bodied, and balanced, featuring flavors of dark sugar, cinnamon, cocoa, and roasted nuts. The finish is long, warm, and complex with elegant wood notes and spice, making it best enjoyed neat or as a special occasion spirit.
Tasting notes
- Nose: T oasted oak, vanilla, dried fruit, and caramel. Some reports also mention banana and subtle cedar chips.
- Palate: Full-bodied and balanced, with notes of dark sugar, cinnamon, cocoa, roasted nuts, and caramelized banana. Some reviewers also detect hints of dry tobacco, stewed plums, and smoky or leathery aspects.
- Finish: Long, warm, and complex, with lingering vanilla, oak spice, and caramelized sugar notes.
Additional details
- Aging: Aged for a minimum of 16 years in American white oak barrels.
- Alcohol content: 45%
- Color: Deep amber with golden highlights.
- Best served: Neat to fully appreciate the complex aromas from the long aging process.
- Occasions: Suitable for rum tastings, as a premium gift, or for special celebrations.


