{"title":"Facundo","description":null,"products":[{"product_id":"facundo-eximo-10-year-rum-750ml","title":"Facundo Eximo 10 Year Rum 750ML","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFacundo Eximo 10 Year Rum 750ML\u003c\/strong\u003e is a premium aged Puerto Rican rum bottled at 40% ABV (80 proof) from a blend of medium-to-full-bodied dark rums. Scoring an exceptional 96 out of 100 from Wine Enthusiast, this expression distinguishes itself through a rare pre-aging blending technique — the only rum in the four-expression Facundo collection assembled before entering the barrel rather than after.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQuick Facts:\u003c\/strong\u003e ABV: 40%  |  Origin: Puerto Rico  |  Age: Minimum 10 Years  |  Distillery: Bacardi\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cu\u003eProduction \u0026amp; Heritage\u003c\/u\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFacundo is Bacardi's ultra-premium rum collection, named after the dynasty's founder, Facundo Bacardí Massó, who established the company in Santiago de Cuba in 1862. Eximo is produced at the Bacardi distillery in Puerto Rico, where the Master Blender selects and combines medium-to-full-bodied dark rums before they enter fine oak barrels for a minimum of ten years. This pre-aging blending process — unique within the Facundo range — allows the component rums to marry and develop complexity together in wood, rather than being blended as finished spirits. The result is a deeply integrated, cohesive rum that reflects a decade of unified barrel maturation.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cu\u003eTasting Notes\u003c\/u\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAroma:\u003c\/strong\u003e The nose opens with pronounced toffee and caramel, followed by nuances of honey and bittersweet chocolate. Secondary layers reveal walnut, ripe banana, vanilla, and a subtle peppery warmth interwoven with gentle resinous oak.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTaste:\u003c\/strong\u003e The entry is exceedingly smooth, leading with bold walnut and vanilla that spread across the mid-palate. A round, buttery texture carries silky overtones of caramel and dark chocolate, building toward a rich, full-bodied peak without ever turning heavy or overly sweet.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFinish:\u003c\/strong\u003e Long and warm, with lingering notes of toasted oak and toffee that fade gradually. The buttery mouthfeel persists, leaving a satisfying depth that invites another sip.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cu\u003eHow to Drink Facundo Eximo\u003c\/u\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eEximo's decade of barrel aging and buttery complexity reward neat sipping at room temperature; a single ice cube or a few drops of water can open up the chocolate and walnut aromatics without diluting the body. For cocktail applications, Eximo's depth elevates three classic templates: an \u003cstrong\u003eOld Fashioned\u003c\/strong\u003e, where its toffee and vanilla notes harmonize naturally with bitters and a sugar cube; a \u003cstrong\u003eRum Manhattan\u003c\/strong\u003e, where its oak-aged structure stands up to sweet vermouth the way a well-aged bourbon would; and a \u003cstrong\u003eRum Sazerac\u003c\/strong\u003e, where its peppery warmth and caramel sweetness complement an absinthe rinse.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cu\u003eBest For\u003c\/u\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGifting a rum enthusiast exploring ultra-premium aged expressions\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAfter-dinner sipping alongside dessert or a fine cigar\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSide-by-side tastings comparing blending techniques within the Facundo collection\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eConverting whisky drinkers to the complexity of long-aged rum\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cu\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/u\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat does Facundo Eximo taste like?\u003c\/strong\u003e Facundo Eximo delivers bold walnut and vanilla flavors within a round, buttery texture, supported by toffee, bittersweet chocolate, and honeyed sweetness. The finish is long and warm with toasted oak lingering throughout.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow does Facundo Eximo compare to Bacardi Reserva Limitada?\u003c\/strong\u003e Multiple tasters who have sampled both side by side describe them as remarkably close in profile, with Reserva Limitada sharing a similar oak-aged depth at a comparable price tier. Eximo's unique pre-aging blending method tends to give it a slightly more integrated, cohesive character compared to the post-aging blend of Reserva Limitada.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs Facundo Eximo good for sipping neat?\u003c\/strong\u003e Absolutely — its 96-point Wine Enthusiast score reflects a rum built for contemplative neat drinking, with enough body, balance, and finish length to satisfy experienced spirits drinkers without any harshness at 40% ABV.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhere is Facundo Eximo made?\u003c\/strong\u003e Facundo Eximo is produced at the Bacardi distillery in Puerto Rico. The Facundo collection is named after Bacardi founder Facundo Bacardí Massó, who established the original distillery in Cuba in 1862.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat foods pair well with Facundo Eximo?\u003c\/strong\u003e Its toffee and chocolate notes complement dark chocolate truffles or a rich flourless chocolate cake. The walnut and vanilla profile pairs well with aged cheeses such as Manchego or Comté. Grilled stone fruits drizzled with honey mirror the rum's caramel sweetness, while pecan pie echoes its nutty, buttery character. For a savory option, jerk-spiced pork belly contrasts nicely with the rum's smooth richness.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat sizes does Facundo Eximo come in?\u003c\/strong\u003e Facundo Eximo is available in the standard 750ml bottle size.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs Facundo Eximo worth the price?\u003c\/strong\u003e Facundo Eximo positions as an ultra-premium rum within Bacardi's portfolio, and its 96-point Wine Enthusiast rating, Platinum Medal at the Spirits International Prestige Awards, and minimum ten-year aging place it competitively among the top shelf of aged Caribbean rums at its price tier.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cu\u003eWhy Facundo Eximo?\u003c\/u\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWhat separates Eximo from nearly every other premium aged rum on the market is its pre-aging blending process — the Master Blender commits to the final flavor architecture before a single day of barrel aging begins, then trusts a minimum of ten years in oak to refine that vision. That gamble has paid off: a 96-point score from Wine Enthusiast and a Platinum Medal at the 2017 Spirits International Prestige Awards confirm the result. The rum delivers a level of integration — walnut, toffee, vanilla, and oak moving as one continuous thread rather than distinct layers — that is difficult to achieve through conventional post-aging blending. 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A blend of rums aged up to eight years, then stripped of color through charcoal filtration, Neo earned 87 points from \u003cem\u003eWine Enthusiast\u003c\/em\u003e, which called it a \"medium-bodied, silky rum perfect for top-flight mojitos.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQuick Facts:\u003c\/strong\u003e ABV: 40%  |  Origin: Puerto Rico  |  Aged Up to 8 Years (Charcoal-Filtered)  |  Distillery: Bacardi\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cu\u003eProduction \u0026amp; Heritage\u003c\/u\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFacundo Neo sits within the Facundo Collection, a premium portfolio from Bacardi — the family-owned spirits company founded in Santiago de Cuba in 1862 by Don Facundo Bacardí Massó. The rum is produced at Bacardi's distillery in Puerto Rico using molasses-based distillate. What distinguishes Neo from conventional white rums is its aging: the blend incorporates rums matured for up to eight years, then passed through charcoal filtration to strip away all color while preserving the depth and complexity that barrel aging imparts. The result is a spirit that looks like an unaged rum but drinks like something far more developed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cu\u003eTasting Notes\u003c\/u\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAroma:\u003c\/strong\u003e Ripe banana and sweet coconut greet the nose first, followed by gentle waves of vanilla and toasted almond. A faint undercurrent of oak and dried fruit emerges as the rum opens up in the glass.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTaste:\u003c\/strong\u003e The entry is soft and silky, led by sugar cane sweetness and smooth vanilla. At mid-palate, almond and coconut deepen the texture, giving way to a subtle nuttiness and flickers of white pepper. The mouthfeel is medium-bodied and notably clean for a rum with this much barrel influence.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFinish:\u003c\/strong\u003e Crisp and refined, with lingering vanilla and a trace of toasted nut that fades gradually. The charcoal filtration lends a polished, dry close without bitterness.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cu\u003eHow to Drink Facundo Neo\u003c\/u\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNeat or over a single large ice cube is the best way to appreciate the complexity hidden behind that crystal-clear appearance. A few drops of water can coax out additional coconut and dried fruit character. For cocktails, Neo punches well above typical white rum territory:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMojito\u003c\/strong\u003e — \u003cem\u003eWine Enthusiast\u003c\/em\u003e specifically noted Neo as ideal here; the vanilla and almond backbone adds sophistication to the classic lime-and-mint formula.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDaiquiri\u003c\/strong\u003e — The silky body and clean finish let the rum share the stage with fresh citrus rather than hiding behind it.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRum Old Fashioned\u003c\/strong\u003e — The aged complexity stands up to bitters and a sugar cube in a way most clear rums cannot.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cu\u003eBest For\u003c\/u\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRum enthusiasts exploring premium white rum alternatives to standard mixing spirits\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUpgrading classic cocktails like Mojitos and Daiquiris with aged complexity\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGifting someone who appreciates the Bacardi heritage and artisanal rum craft\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSide-by-side tastings comparing filtered aged rums against traditional aged expressions\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cu\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/u\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat does Facundo Neo taste like?\u003c\/strong\u003e Facundo Neo delivers vanilla, almond, and coconut sweetness with a medium body and silky texture, finishing clean with lingering toasted-nut and vanilla notes. The charcoal filtration removes color but leaves behind the depth you would expect from rums aged up to eight years.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow does Facundo Neo compare to Diplomático Blanco?\u003c\/strong\u003e Both are crystal-clear rums positioned above everyday mixing spirits, but Neo draws its complexity from blending rums aged up to eight years and then charcoal filtering, while Diplomático Blanco is aged up to six years. Neo tends to lean nuttier and more vanilla-forward, whereas Diplomático Blanco emphasizes lighter citrus and floral notes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs Facundo Neo good for cocktails?\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes — \u003cem\u003eWine Enthusiast\u003c\/em\u003e specifically praised it for \"top-flight mojitos,\" and its aged depth makes it an excellent upgrade in any cocktail that calls for white rum. Its silky body and clean finish translate particularly well in Daiquiris and rum-forward stirred drinks.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhere is Facundo Neo made?\u003c\/strong\u003e Facundo Neo is produced at the Bacardi distillery in Puerto Rico. Bacardi was originally founded in Santiago de Cuba in 1862 and has operated its primary production facility in Puerto Rico since the mid-twentieth century.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat foods pair well with Facundo Neo?\u003c\/strong\u003e Coconut shrimp complements Neo's tropical coconut notes. Almond-crusted fish mirrors its nutty undertones. Fresh ceviche works with the rum's clean, crisp finish. Vanilla flan echoes the dominant vanilla character, and lightly spiced jerk chicken plays off the subtle pepper on the palate.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat sizes does Facundo Neo come in?\u003c\/strong\u003e Facundo Neo is available in the standard 750ml bottle size.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs Facundo Neo worth the price?\u003c\/strong\u003e Facundo Neo positions as a premium white rum, priced well above everyday mixing spirits but justified by its blend of rums aged up to eight years and specialized charcoal filtration process. It occupies a niche for drinkers who want aged complexity in a crystal-clear spirit, making it a strong value within the ultra-premium white rum category.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cu\u003eWhy Facundo Neo?\u003c\/u\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe central appeal of Facundo Neo is its contradiction: a water-white rum with the flavor architecture of an aged spirit. The charcoal filtration step after up to eight years of barrel maturation is not merely cosmetic — it creates a genuinely distinct drinking experience that has no direct equivalent in most rum portfolios. With an 87-point rating from \u003cem\u003eWine Enthusiast\u003c\/em\u003e affirming its cocktail credentials, Neo bridges the gap between the accessibility of a clear spirit and the richness of a sipping rum. For anyone who has outgrown standard silver rums but still wants a versatile, crystal-clear bottle on the bar, Neo fills that role with substance.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Facundo","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44837886525609,"sku":"33971","price":49.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0680\/1024\/6313\/files\/Facundo-Neo__04531.jpg?v=1730498582"}],"url":"https:\/\/theliquorbarn.com\/collections\/facundo.oembed","provider":"The Liquor Barn","version":"1.0","type":"link"}