A delicious spiced rum spirit drink (technically, it’s not a rum as the Abv is below 37.5%) from Bacardi, launched in Autumn 2011. Some of the rums used to make Oakheart were aged in bourbon casks, and the result is fantastic. Brings up oodles of vanilla, cinnamon and rum notes. An instant classic that will be perfect as a Winter warmer, or in a refreshing Dirty Mojito in the Summer!
- Type: Smooth and Spiced Spirit Drink
- ABV: 35%
- Base & Aging: A blend of column-distilled rums aged up to 3 years in heavily charred American white oak barrels.
- Rebranding: Originally launched as Bacardi Oakheart, the product was rebranded in 2019 as Bacardi Spiced.Â
- Nose: Dominant aromas of sweet vanilla, caramel, brown sugar, and light wood smoke.
- Palate: Creamy and sweet with flavors of maple syrup, butterscotch, and a light touch of cinnamon, nutmeg, and cloves.
- Finish: Smooth, mild, and relatively short without an overwhelming “burn”.Â
- Pros: Highly mixable, lacks the harsh bite of bottom-shelf spirits, and works incredibly well with sodas.
- Cons: Purists may find it lacks a robust “rummy” punch and some drinkers find the sweet, sugary profile too artificial or syrupy



