Bacardi Superior is the original light rum, the bottle that helped define the entire category of clean, mixable white rum. At Grappa, it is a dependable cornerstone of the bar, the kind of rum that disappears gracefully into a cocktail and lets the other ingredients shine. It is poured in our Queen Anne dining room in Seattle.

About the Distillery

Bacardi was founded in Cuba in the nineteenth century and pioneered a lighter, more refined style of rum that broke from the heavy spirits of the era. Today its rum is famously produced in Puerto Rico, where the brand maintains one of the largest premium rum distilleries in the world. Generations of careful blending have kept the Superior expression consistent, crisp, and true to its founding vision.

Style & Production

This is a molasses-based rum, distilled from sugarcane molasses in Puerto Rico. The spirit rests briefly in oak to round out its character, then is carefully filtered to return it to a bright, clear white. That gentle maturation followed by filtration is what defines the classic light style: smooth and clean, with the rough edges polished away while a subtle softness from the wood remains.

Tasting Notes

The nose is delicate and fresh, with hints of almond, vanilla, and a faint floral lift. The palate is light and crisp, carrying soft cane sweetness, a touch of citrus, and a clean minerality. The finish is dry, smooth, and refreshingly neutral, exactly what makes it such a versatile mixing rum.

What to Pair It With

Its clean, light profile is a natural alongside Grappa’s Famous Paella and a fresh Charcuterie Board. It also brightens the richness of Mama’s Tiramisu. See the full dine-in menu for more pairings.

How It’s Served at Grappa

Bacardi Superior is poured neat or in a cocktail at $11.

FAQ

Where is it from?

Bacardi was founded in Cuba and its rum is now famously produced in Puerto Rico, from a molasses base.

What does it taste like?

It is light and crisp, with delicate almond, vanilla, and citrus notes over soft cane sweetness, finishing dry, smooth, and clean.

Why is it called a light rum?

It rests only briefly in oak and is then filtered clear, giving it the smooth, neutral, easy-mixing character that defines the light or white rum style.

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