![]() What we have therefore, is a blend of rums between 11 and 12 years old.ĭisappointingly for a company looking to expand into the “premium” or artesenal sector, under Richard Seale’s/Luca Gargano’s proposed rum categorisation, this would most-likely be classed as a “Rum” – from a modern multi column still. I am hoping it is not just Bacardi’s version of marketing b*llsh*t that often infects many rum producers. This is an incredibly difficult art.” Whether or not this is a difficult art, I do not know as I am not a distiller. According to Bacardi though, they use “free” as the translation, which they go on to explain represents the “freedom to create.” Hmmmmmmmmmm!Īccording to Master of Malt this is “A 10 year old blend of rums that was blended before it went into the barrel (with a couple of the rums used already being 1-2 years old at the time). Having Googled the word Eximo, various translations appear ranging from exempt, remove and extract. Eximo is part of Bacardi’s Facundo range, named after the creator Don Facundo Bacardí Massó. Possibly aware of people such as myself preferring more artesenal or niche products than mainstream offerings, Bacardi have been expanding their range of rums in recent years and a couple of these have caught my attention. I think that it is essentially distilled to such a high ABV in their multi-columns that very little flavour, if any, remains from the fermentation/distillation. I do not wish to knock Bacardi themselves as they are obviously very good at what they do and hugely successful, but I really do not like their white rum at all. My impression of Bacardi is somewhat tainted by their white rum that is widely available in just about every bar and pub and which for me is a significant reason for why rum struggles to gain a better image in the UK. Best get a bottle ASAP.£54-£100 “Rum” – from a modern multi column still.įacundo Eximo 10 Year Old is made by Bacardi, who I am sure need no introduction or explanations about who they are. Overall: Another truly fine rum that stands on its own without any need to mix it. A perfect rum for the transition between summer and autumn. Very, very easy to drink and lovely in a rum old-fashioned, or just straight with a large single cube of ice.įinish: It goes on for a good long while with a lot more of the wood and spice character coming through. Taste: Immediate berry fruit flavor that leads into cinnamon, then caramel corn, and finishing with a touch of toasted vanilla bean. Nose: Raspberry, blackberry, baking spice, and vanilla. But, to truly appreciate, you should just sip neat at room temperature. I hesitate to recommend this in a highball, but it will shine in a Daiquiri. Overall: An amazing rum that is well worth adding to your collection. ![]() The lime nose that I detected comes through here in the flavor towards the end, making the whole effect quite refreshing and yet rich.įinish: Medium long with a slight warming ginger root tang on the back of the palate. Sweet, but also tempered with a slightly grassy and bitter edge. This tastes like it’s been distilled only twice, leaving a lot of the character of the cane molasses intact. ![]() Taste: Viscous mouthfeel with a depth unlike any rum I’ve come across. Nose: Tropical notes with a heady dose of fresh lime, spun sugar candy, marshmallow, and even a hint of black licorice. Eximo is interesting in that is was blended from unaged and young aged rums, and then aged again for ten years. Neo is a blend of rums aged between one to eight years and then filtered to remove all traces of coloration. There are four expressions available, two of which were sent to the GSN offices for review at this time. ![]() It is his given name that is used in tribute to this latest collection of rare limited release sipping rums. The Bacardi company has been crafting fine rums since 1862 when it was founded by Don Facundo Bacardi Massó. ![]()
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