Bacardi Reserva Ocho Rye Cask Finish Rum
Bacardí Reserva Ocho Rye Cask Finish is a 45% ABV (90 proof), 750mL limited-edition rum — the second release in Bacardí's five-year Cask Finish series. Aged eight to twelve years in American oak and finished for two months in Kentucky rye casks, it was selected by global master blender Troy Arquiza from the family reserve dating to 1862. Each bottle carries a unique marque number and production year. It is available to order online at Del Mesa Liquor, San Diego, CA.
- ABV: 45% (90 proof)
- Size: 750mL
- Aging: 8–12 years in American oak, 2-month Kentucky rye cask finish
- Base: Bacardí Reserva Ocho — "The Family Reserve"
- Edition: limited release, each bottle individually marque-numbered
- Origin: Puerto Rico
Rum Finished Like a Whiskey
The Cask Finish series was built to pull whiskey drinkers into premium rum, and this expression does it with Kentucky rye casks — gingerbread, maple sugar, and a hint of rye spice layered over Bacardí's eight-year Caribbean base. Higher proof than the standard Ocho at 90 proof, it drinks like a sipping rum with genuine whiskey-drinker appeal. Explore more aged rum or browse the full Bacardí lineup at Del Mesa Liquor.
Tasting Notes
Nose: Gingerbread, maple sugar, and a hint of rye spiciness (brand notes).
Palate: Caramel, vanilla, white pepper, and caramelized brown sugar over velvety rum warmth.
Finish: Expansive and warming with lingering rye spice, smoke, and wood.
How to Enjoy
Drink it neat to catch the rum-to-rye marriage at its fullest, or over one large cube. It holds up in an Old Fashioned-style build and makes a premium dark base for stirred cocktails.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Bacardí Cask Finish series?
A five-year limited-edition series, one new cask-finished Reserva Ocho release each August, starting with the 2021 Sherry Cask Finish.
How long was it aged?
Eight to twelve years in American oak, plus a two-month finish in Kentucky rye casks.
Is each bottle unique?
Every bottle carries a unique marque number and the year of production.
What does the rye cask add?
Rye spice, smoke, and gingerbread notes that nudge this rum toward whiskey-drinker territory.
A limited, marque-numbered pour for rye and rum drinkers alike — pick up Bacardí Reserva Ocho Rye Cask Finish at Del Mesa Liquor, San Diego, CA.