Bacardi 1873

[Port Aransas]

Hello All,

Quickly wanted to say thanks to all the members, esp. Mr. Hamilton, as I have gained much information from these discussions when deciding to try a new rum (this is what led me to Ron Zacapa ).

Now, I was recently cleaning out a closet and came across an almost empty bottle of Bacardi 1873 that I bought in the late '90's in San Juan. From what I remember (and from tasting that last little bit) this wasn't a bad sipping rum, nothing special but not bad. I see that Bacardi has an 1873 Solera that's made in Mexico (my bottle wasn't), does anyone know if this original non-Mexican 1873 is still available?

Rgds,

Steve

[Ed Hamilton]

I've seen the 1873 in San Juan, but the Anejo which I used to love, is not made in Mexico, so maybe the 1873 will suffer the same fate.

Bacardi 8, sold in the US, is made in the Bahamas.

[robercw]

Did 1873 Solera start out as Bacardi Gold Reserve? I bought a bottle of Gold Reserve in Mexico in the early 90's. It was in the same type of bottle as the 1873 Solera, but came in a black velvet bag (like the purple Crown Royal bags).

[Ed Hamilton]

I can't confirm that progression of Bacardi products but it doesn't sound unlikely. Many Bacardi products have changed over the years especially when they are produced in other countries.

[bacchant036]

i had a 1792 'solera' bacardi which was from mexico, not sure on where the date comes from - and it didn't last long which is usually a good sign

[El Ron de Cuba]

I've seen the 1873 in San Juan, but the Anejo which I used to love, is not made in Mexico, so maybe the 1873 will suffer the same fate.

Bacardi 8, sold in the US, is made in the Bahamas.

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Ed,

So this means that the Bacardi Anejo (made in Mexico) that we have in stores here in the states, has changed? I had a bottle about a year ago and thought it was very nice, if mild.

Bruce

[Ed Hamilton]

Bacardi's Anejo from Mexico is different from the Puerto Rican Anejo which was sold in the US until a few years ago.

[DERF]

I would have to Agree with Ed, the Bacardi Anejo I bought from Mexico was much Smother and had more Flavor than the Bottles we get in the US.