Bacardi Anejo Cuatro 4 Year
Bacardi Añejo Cuatro is a vibrant golden rum, aged for a minimum of four years under the Caribbean sun. It offers a smooth taste with notes of mild vanilla, toasted oak, honey, and clove, making it ideal for elevated rum cocktails or for sipping neat or on the rocks.
Inspired by founder Don Facundo Bacardí Massó's original recipe, Bacardi Añejo Cuatro is a premium-quality golden rum crafted with passion. It undergoes a meticulous aging process, resting undisturbed in American white oak barrels for at least four years in the tropical climate of the Caribbean. This aging imparts a distinctive smoothness and complexity. The resulting spirit boasts a beautiful golden hue and a balanced flavour profile featuring notes of mild vanilla, toasted oak, honey, and a hint of clove. It's designed as a step up from standard gold rums, perfect for creating more sophisticated cocktails like the Cuatro Highball or classic rum drinks, but smooth enough to be enjoyed simply on its own.
Tasting Notes
Nose: Mild vanilla, light toasted oak, hints of honey, subtle clove, and possibly some fruity undertones like apricot.
Palate: Smooth and soft entry. Notes of honey, vanilla custard, buttery texture, toasted oak, and a gentle spice (clove). Balanced sweetness.
Recognition
It has won Gold medals at events like the San Francisco World Spirits Competition (e.g., 2018).
Food Pairings
Light Bites: Tapas, empanadas, mild cheeses.
Grilled Meats: Grilled chicken, pork skewers.
Spicy Dishes: Complements mild to medium spiced Caribbean or Latin American cuisine.
Serving Suggestions
Neat: Sip it straight at room temperature.
On the Rocks: Serve over ice cubes.
Cuatro Highball: Mix with ginger ale or soda water and a lime wedge.
Elevated Cuba Libre: Use instead of standard gold rum for a smoother taste.
Frequently Asked Questions
Interesting Facts
"Añejo" means "aged" in Spanish, and "Cuatro" means "four," indicating the minimum age statement.
Part of Bacardi's premium aged rum portfolio launched to showcase their aged rum stocks, sitting alongside Reserva Ocho (8 years) and Gran Reserva Diez (10 years).
The four years of aging occur in the warm Caribbean climate, which accelerates the interaction between the rum and the oak barrel compared to aging in cooler climates.