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Liquor Review: Bacardi Limón

Published on May 24th, 2008 in Rum by Wade

Bacardi Limón is one of the first infused Bacardi rums. I think it may be the oldest and most popular of the Bacardi girls (that’s what I call the Bacardi infused rums), even though it tastes exactly like 7 Up©, which isn’t necessarily a good thing for liquor. Sadly, Limón may be the best infused rum that Bacardi has given us. That’s not saying much. It’s like being the best in the Special Olympics. It’s basically the one that didn’t get too distracted by clouds or the sun and managed to finish the race. I really shouldn’t say stuff like that because I’m fairly sure the participants in the Special Olympics are more athletic than I am, and I can’t stay sober enough or keep my eyes off girls long enough to finish a race at all.

Bacardi Limón is easily one of the most drinkable of Bacardi’s infused rum line. Limón tastes more like sour oranges than lemons or limes. After swallowing even the smallest of sips, it leaves your mouth with a waxy aftertaste. The best way I can describe it is chewing on a orange peel that has been covered in a mixture of lime juice and rum. It’s one of those tastes that you know will leave you with cotton mouth in the morning. The solo flavor really tastes a lot like 7 Up© without the carbonation. So either Bacardi Limón is so weak that it tastes like a soft drink, or 7 Up© tastes like a really weak citrus rum. No matter, I’m not a fan of either one. Well, I’m not a fan of either one alone. Bacardi Limón turned out to be a great mixer. It adds the perfect citrus flavor that most cocktails, drinks, and even soda may need sometimes. It’s the garnish of the liquor world. If you don’t believe me, next time you order a drink that comes with a lime or lemon garnish, have the waitress replace that damn piece of evil fruit with a shot of Limón. It makes a world of difference, plus, it makes any drink an alcoholic one. There’s nothing at all wrong with that.

Go Limón, GO! Sadly, as for getting average drinker drunk, Bacardi Limón falls short. It took maybe 5 glasses (2 1/2 shots per cup) to even get me buzzed. The buzz was shorter than Hunter’s attempt to become a dancer at that Coyote Ugly Saloon (don’t worry little guy, I’m sure they’ll call eventually). I guess getting you wasted may be this liquor’s weakest point. So I guess it makes sense for there to be barely any signs of a hangover the next day. I didn’t wake up with cotton mouth for once, but I did have a minor headache and breath so sour and bad-smelling that it could bring the manliest of men to tears.

As with all the infused Bacardi rums, Limón is cheap. I found a half gallon on sale for around $20. You can get your hands on a fifth for around $18 online if you are too lazy to get off your fat ass. At that price, Bacardi worth trying if you haven’t already. Since this is a liquor that can be mixed with so many things, it wouldn’t hurt to keep a bottle around the house. We had a guest taster, Dr. Unkard (check our forum if you don’t know who he is), who gave Limón an 8 for its mixed taste, and he’s a raging alcoholic. That makes me believe that anyone across the board can like this one. So give Bacardi Limón a try; I doubt you’ll be let down too much. Meanwhile, I’m going to see if I can come up with a way to make this rum into the best lemonade, ever!

Sipability – 5.0

Mixability – 7.5

Drunkability – 5.5

Hangover-ability – 7.0

Bang for the Buck – 8.0

Overall – 6.5