Message 10076 of 22774 in Behind the Bar

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> Basically Bacardi is a cuban rum

'tis a "Cuban Rum" in that it is made by a company that originally started 
business in Cuba.

'tisn't a "Cuban Rum" in that it's not, and hasn't for some time been 
manufactured in Cuba. 
The Company was founded in Cuba
The Rum does not come from Cuba.

I don't think any random Scotsman can emigrate and begin marketing "Scotch 
Whiskey" wherever he settles - no matter how true (or good) the recipe is.

Hence, I will not call Bacardi "Cuban Rum". Cuban-style rum is as close as it 
gets.

But I agree they are significantly different spirits. 
I would say Havana Club Silver/White is a lot harsher and throatier than the 
smoother, almost sweeter Bacardi.
And partly because of that, the Cuba Libre with Havana Club is a significant 
amalgam of tastes. Adding lime to a Bacardi & Coke, whilst nice, doesn't 
really change the drink as much as it does with Havana.

... look at me. It's Xmas eve and I'm wittering on about the subtleties of a 
RUM & COKE f'crissake!

The things I'll do to take a break from the family. Have a good one y'all and 
gird thy loins for New Years.

.dan.