Bacardí Carta Oro vs Captain Morgan Original Spiced Gold
Bacardí Carta Oro and Captain Morgan Original Spiced Gold, side by side: what each one is, who makes it, alcohol content, ingredients, sensory profile and flavor notes, all from the Bebidário profiles.
Which do you prefer?
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The differences in a few lines
- Both are rums, in different styles: Bacardí Carta Oro is gold rum; Captain Morgan Original Spiced Gold, spiced (rum with spices).
- Bacardí Carta Oro is stronger: 38% ABV; Captain Morgan Original Spiced Gold has 35%.
- Bacardí is owned by Bacardi Limited; Captain Morgan, by Diageo.
- Bacardí comes from Cuba; Captain Morgan, from Jamaica.
- In Bebidário's sensory profile, Captain Morgan Original Spiced Gold is sweeter (5 against 3, out of 10).
- Flavor notes they share: vanilla, orange peel and old wood.
- Only in Bacardí Carta Oro, nuts, butter, dark caramel and almond; only in Captain Morgan Original Spiced Gold, cinnamon, clove, nutmeg and brown sugar.
Which one to choose?
- Want less alcohol? Captain Morgan Original Spiced Gold (35%).
- Want something sweeter? Captain Morgan Original Spiced Gold.
- Want something drier? Bacardí Carta Oro.
- Looking for nuts, butter, dark caramel and almond? Bacardí Carta Oro.
- Looking for cinnamon, clove, nutmeg and brown sugar? Captain Morgan Original Spiced Gold.
Based on the differences in sensory profile, alcohol content and calories. In the end, your palate decides.
Side by side
| Bacardí Carta Oro Rum · Cuba | Captain Morgan Original Spiced Gold Rum · Jamaica | |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Rum | Rum |
| Brand | Bacardí | Captain Morgan |
| Brand owner | Bacardi Limited | Diageo |
| Brand origin | Cuba | Jamaica |
| Alcohol content | 38% ABV | 35% ABV |
| Type | Gold rum | Spiced (rum with spices) |
| Aging | Toasted oak barrels; time not stated | — |
| Serving | Cuba Libre, Ginger Snap, Rum Toddy (house recipes) | With cola and lime, pineapple juice or in cocktails |
| Base | — | Caribbean rum |
| Ingredients | — | Madagascar vanilla, spices and natural flavorings |
| Calories per 100 ml | ≈ 210 kcal (alcohol only) | ≈ 193 kcal (alcohol only) |
| Sweetness | 3 | 5 |
| Acidity | 2 | 2 |
| Body | 5.5 | 5 |
| Bitterness | 2 | 1.5 |
| Alcohol | 8 | 7.5 |
| Notes — first sip | nutsbutter | vanillacinnamonclovenutmegorange peel |
| Notes — mid-palate | vanilladark caramelalmondripe bananaorange peel | vanillabrown sugarraisincinnamonold wood |
| Notes — finish | old wood | — |
Data from the Bebidário drink profiles. The sensory profile goes from 0 to 10 and combines Bebidário's reference with community votes.
Frequently asked questions
What is the difference between Bacardí Carta Oro and Captain Morgan Original Spiced Gold?
Both are rums, in different styles: Bacardí Carta Oro is gold rum; Captain Morgan Original Spiced Gold, spiced (rum with spices). Bacardí Carta Oro is stronger: 38% ABV; Captain Morgan Original Spiced Gold has 35%. Bacardí is owned by Bacardi Limited; Captain Morgan, by Diageo. Bacardí comes from Cuba; Captain Morgan, from Jamaica.
Which is stronger, Bacardí Carta Oro or Captain Morgan Original Spiced Gold?
Bacardí Carta Oro is stronger: 38% ABV; Captain Morgan Original Spiced Gold has 35%.
Are Bacardí Carta Oro and Captain Morgan Original Spiced Gold made by the same company?
No. Bacardí is owned by Bacardi Limited; Captain Morgan, by Diageo.
Which is sweeter, Bacardí Carta Oro or Captain Morgan Original Spiced Gold?
Captain Morgan Original Spiced Gold, according to Bebidário's sensory profile: 5 against 3, out of 10.
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