Bacardi 151

At 151 proof, Bacardi 151 is flammable and the key ingredient in many flaming drinks.

A bottle of Bacardi 151. Notice the metallic flame arrester on the spout.

Bacardi 151, or "151" as it is sometimes called, is an exceptionally high proof rum. The 151-proof liquor is approximately 75% ethanol by volume, and is sometimes referred to as "overproof rum" because of the high level of alcohol. Bacardi 151 is notable for being, aside from pure grain alcohols such as Everclear, the strongest alcoholic beverage widely available in America.

As with all beverages of this proof, consuming the rum by itself ("straight") is not recommended. Rather, it is typically used as a component in cocktails (whose final alcohol concentration may or may not be greater than that of drinks made with conventional rum).

An infamous drink using Bacardi 151 is the "Flaming Dr. Pepper", which is said to mimic the taste of the soft drink Dr Pepper despite being composed entirely of alcoholic beverages. The drink, perhaps more properly deemed a production, calls for ignition of the highly-flammable Bacardi, and as such has been banned as excessively dangerous from some bars and restaurants. Another famous drink is the 252 which is a shot made of equal parts Bacardi 151 and Wild Turkey 101 (101 plus 151 equals 252.)