{"product_id":"bacardi-151-rum-1l","title":"Bacardi 151 Rum 1L","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBacardi 151 is the legendary overproof rum that Bacardi discontinued in 2016, bottled at a blistering 151 proof (75.5% ABV) — nearly double the strength of standard rum and now an increasingly hard-to-find collector's bottle.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003eFor decades, Bacardi 151 was the go-to high-octane rum for flaming cocktails, potent tiki drinks, and as a float to add fire and backbone to Hurricanes, Zombies, and Rum Punches. Its discontinuation in 2016 — driven largely by the safety concerns that come with such a high-proof, flammable spirit — turned remaining sealed bottles into sought-after items for collectors and bartenders who want the real thing rather than a substitute.\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003eBecause of its strength, 151 is used sparingly: a small measure delivers the alcohol and rum character of a much larger pour of standard rum. It is not intended to be sipped neat. Browse more \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/rum\"\u003erum\u003c\/a\u003e at Wooden Cork.\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003ch3\u003eSpecs\u003c\/h3\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCategory:\u003c\/strong\u003e Overproof Caribbean Rum\u003cbr\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eProof:\u003c\/strong\u003e 151 (75.5% ABV)\u003cbr\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eSize:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1L\u003cbr\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eStatus:\u003c\/strong\u003e Discontinued (2016)\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003ch3\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h3\u003e  \u003ch4\u003eWhy was Bacardi 151 discontinued?\u003c\/h4\u003e \u003cp\u003eBacardi discontinued 151 in 2016. The brand never issued a single official reason, but the move is widely attributed to the liability and safety concerns inherent in selling a 75.5% ABV, highly flammable spirit — the same properties that made it popular for flaming cocktails also made it a risk. No replacement at the same proof has been released, which is why sealed bottles have become collectible.\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003ch4\u003eWhat does 151 proof mean?\u003c\/h4\u003e \u003cp\u003eProof in the US is double the alcohol by volume, so 151 proof equals 75.5% ABV. That's nearly twice the strength of a standard 80-proof (40% ABV) rum. The high alcohol content is what makes 151 flammable and why it is measured carefully and used in small amounts rather than poured like a standard rum.\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003ch4\u003eHow should Bacardi 151 be used?\u003c\/h4\u003e \u003cp\u003eUse it sparingly as a high-proof component, not as a sipping rum. It traditionally serves as a float on top of tiki and punch-style drinks for added strength and aroma, or as the spirit that gives Hurricanes, Zombies, and Rum Punches their kick. Always handle high-proof spirits responsibly and keep them away from open flame except in controlled, intentional preparations.\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cscript type=\"application\/ld+json\"\u003e{\"@context\":\"https:\/\/schema.org\",\"@type\":\"FAQPage\",\"mainEntity\":[{\"@type\":\"Question\",\"name\":\"Why was Bacardi 151 discontinued?\",\"acceptedAnswer\":{\"@type\":\"Answer\",\"text\":\"Bacardi discontinued 151 in 2016. The brand never gave a single official reason, but it is widely attributed to the liability and safety concerns of selling a 75.5% ABV, highly flammable spirit. No replacement at the same proof has been released, which is why sealed bottles have become collectible.\"}},{\"@type\":\"Question\",\"name\":\"What does 151 proof mean?\",\"acceptedAnswer\":{\"@type\":\"Answer\",\"text\":\"US proof is double the alcohol by volume, so 151 proof equals 75.5% ABV — nearly twice the strength of a standard 80-proof (40% ABV) rum. The high alcohol content makes it flammable and is why it is used in small amounts rather than poured like standard rum.\"}},{\"@type\":\"Question\",\"name\":\"How should Bacardi 151 be used?\",\"acceptedAnswer\":{\"@type\":\"Answer\",\"text\":\"Use it sparingly as a high-proof component, not a sipping rum. It traditionally serves as a float on tiki and punch drinks for added strength and aroma, or as the kick in Hurricanes, Zombies, and Rum Punches. Always handle high-proof spirits responsibly and keep away from open flame except in controlled preparations.\"}}]}\u003c\/script\u003e","brand":"Bacardi","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42904225349703,"sku":"080480095307","price":379.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0687\/0640\/2375\/files\/Bacardi-151-1l.jpg?v=1782423448","url":"https:\/\/bourbonnest.com\/products\/bacardi-151-rum-1l","provider":"Bourbon Nest","version":"1.0","type":"link"}