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One Love, One Heart
Let’s get together and feel alright
One Love, One Heart
Give thanks and praise to the Lord and I will feel alright
Sayin’ let’s get together and feel alright

Let them all pass all their dirty remarks (One Love)
There is one question I’d really like to ask (One Heart)
Is there a place for the hopeless sinner
Who has hurt all mankind just to save his own?
Believe me

Bob Marley & The Wailers – 1965

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One Love is an easy-going reggae anthem that Bob Marley originally recorded in 1965 on the album The Wailing Wailers.  In 1977, a reworked version of the song appeared on the popular album Exodus and became a huge international hit.

The One Love Cocktail was created by Adam Kanter, owner of Rum Bar (*Nightclub & Bar Magazine’s Cocktail Lounge of the Year).  This drink is as simple and satisfying as the song with just three ingredients.  Good rum, ginger ale and lime – an old caribbean classic.  Enjoy!

ONE LOVE COCKTAIL

1.5 oz Appleton Reserve
4 oz Ginger Ale
Squeeze of Lime

Instructions – Combine all ingredients in an ice-filled Old Fashioned glass and stir.  Add a squeeze of lime.  Now relax and enjoy (preferably at a beach or other breezy location with a view of boats and palm trees).

Happy Bob Marley Day everybody!!

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The Nightclub & Bar Media Group releases the results of their 2012 Nightclub & Bar Awards.  Our friend Adam Kanter at Philadelphia’s Rum Bar wins Cocktail Lounge of the Year.  Well done, Adam!!!  You totally deserve it!!!

Bacardi at a Glance:  The Miami Herald breaks down 150 years of Bacardi accomplishments in an impressive one-page timeline.  Enjoy!

“Denizen Rum strikes the perfect balance between the typical characterless flavor of white rums and the overpowering molasses flavor of dark rums.”  The Hooch Life reviews Denizen.

Bahama Bob gets his hands on a bottle of Barbancourt 3 Star and Pango Rhum to whip up one of his signature island cocktails.  Check out the Pango Tango.

Tanduay announces plans to develop a line of rums for the US market and continues the search for stateside distributors in Vegas and Miami.  ABS-CBN News has the story.

They’re taking over the world (of spirits).  ”Heaven Hill Distilleries made a major play in the rum category, acquiring the 700,000-case Admiral Nelson’s rum brand from Luxco Inc.”  The super-insightful Shaken News Daily has the scoop.

The latest issue of Got Rum Magazine hits the virtual news stand packed with articles about Mamajuana, bars in Berlin, interviews, rum reviews and more.  Go get a copy.

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Hard Times Call For Hard Drinks

Have you ever wondered how the economy effects the trends in alcohol consumption and liquor sales.  Well, there are people who actually study this stuff and their findings might surprise you.

Despite the sluggish economic recovery, consumers are continuing to dine out.  According to data in the newly released BARometer Handbook, many customers are seeking a more sophisticated experience when eating out and when ordering drinks.  Bartenders are keeping up with craft cocktails trends, artisanal spirits, specialty non-alcoholic drinks, regional wines and organic and micro-brewed beers to keep customers’ interest. 

Still, the top drinks have not changed much over the years.  According to the bar manager’s survey, the Margarita remains the most popular mixed drink nationwide, although decreasing slightly in share.  The Martini and Rum and Coke both take second and third spots, respectively.  The Cosmopolitan cracked the top five this year, which it hasn’t accomplished since the 2008 survey. 

Other trends include: Barcardi still claims the top spot in US and UK rum sales.  Chardonnay remains the best-selling wine varietal because consumers find it easy to order and drink. Merlot continues to be more popular in hotels and clubs.  Finally, in the beer segment, Corona edged out Heineken as the best-selling imported beer and Sam Adams continues as the most popular craft beer. 

Where do you fit into this equation?  Has the economy made an impact on how and what you drink?  Let us hear from you….

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We finally made it to Worthy Park where we were greeted by Gordon Clarke, Director & Distillery Manager.  He welcomed us to his office and we all gathered around a conference table and listened as he told us about the Estate’s interesting history.  

This property, which sits in the center of the island at 1200 feet above sea level, has been the site of cane and sugar production for nearly 300 years.  Since its founding, the property has only had three owners and the Estate has always been family run and operated.  Their first recorded rum production was in 1741 when they made 3000 gallons.

Rum was big business until the years following World War II when it was being over produced in Jamaica and large surpluses devalued the stock.  To curb the situation, several distilleries ceased operation in the 1950s under agreement with the Spirits Pool Association of Jamaica.  Worthy Park was one of them.  

In 2004, rum surplus was a thing of the past and Worthy Park decided to get back into the business.  They constructed a new state-of-the-art distillery and full scale rum production began in 2005.  The launch of their popular overproof Rum-Bar Rum soon followed.

The new distillery was designed to create a flavorful, traditional Jamaican pot still rum and fully utilize the latest production technologies.  Efficiency and consistency have been made a priority at every point of production and the results are impressive. 

Worthy Park is using a beautiful 18,000 liter custom copper pot still made for them by Forsyths in Rothes, Scotland.  It can produce 4000 liters of rum per day and utilizes the same high tech features as the rest of the distillery.  This is one of very few automated pot stills in the world and the entire distilling process is controlled and monitored by a touch screen device.

At the moment, the distillery is producing a large amount of rum and packaging it with a small bottling line.  This is about to change.  A new high tech setup is being installed within the year to keep up with demand, which is currently doubling annually.

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The Estate’s aging facility is also about to increase in size.  Their current warehouse is completely full and is being readied for an expansion that will double its square footage.  If Worthy Gold is an indicator, their aged rums will be just as impressive as everything else they’ve launched.

After our distillery tour, Gordon invited us to his home for a rum tasting, lunch and continued conversation about Worthy Park.  Having the opportunity to relax with new and old friends at a beautiful Jamaican plantation, sipping rum and talking shop was an experience that I will not soon forget.  It was the perfect ending to an amazing day.

If you ever find yourself in St. Catherine Parish, Jamaica, be sure to find your way to Worthy Park Estate.  Their high tech approach to making traditional pot still rum is inspiring and absolutely worth the long drive up the mountain.  Distribution outside of Jamaica is on the rise, so be sure to look for Rum-Bar Rum at a liquor shop near you.

Next up on our Jamaican rum excursion is a look at Hampden Estate, home of the brand new Rum Fire Overproof.  Stay tuned.

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As we all loaded onto the Rum Bus and looked at our map of Jamaica, we knew that our commute would be bumpy, hot, long, excruciating…..and totally worth it.  Our destination was Worthy Park Estate, makers of Rum-Bar Rum, Worthy Gold and Rum-Bar Rum Cream.  This distillery is  making high-end Jamaican rum in a very modern, efficient way and we couldn’t wait to see it.

We left the friendly surroundings of Montego Bay and drove up into the stunning mountains of the island’s interior.  Our driver, Kenny, assured us that the ride would be “no more than 3 or 4 hours on good roads” so we settled in for the trip.

Jamaica is a beautiful country and the first few hours of our journey were a real pleasure.  But as the roads got worse and our driver got lost, the trip became less enjoyable.  Several hours in, we stopped for a patty and bad coffee at a fast food joint and we all figured we were getting close.  Wrong!

At hour number four, Kenny finally decided to call the distillery for directions.  It was no surprise that we were nowhere near Worthy Park.  We backtracked, stopped to ask for directions, called the distillery again and kept up a confusing path around central and southern Jamaica.

After another hour of driving up and down unmarked mountain roads and through countless rural villages, we spotted something that had to suggest that we were close to a distillery.  A truck carrying a massive load of sugarcane slowly crept up the winding road in front of us and we insisted that Kenny follow it. 

We rounded one last corner and the dense surrounding jungle opened up to give us an unobstructed view of a lush green valley called Lluidas Vale.  In the distance, barely detectable on the horizon, was Worthy Park Estate.

A few miles later, the Rum Bus screeched to a stop and we all jumped out to stretch our legs and breath in the fresh, molasses-charged mountain air.  The surroundings were beautiful.  Endless fields of sugarcane rolled across the valley floor and lush green mountains provided a beautiful backdrop under the sunny sky.  This would be an idyllic location for a luxury resort, not to mention a sugar factory and distillery.

We were all relieved that we had finally reached Worthy Park and hoped that there would soon be sweet rum to sample.  Hell, a six hour van ride would drive just about anyone to drink.

Tune in tomorrow as we get a look inside the distillery at Worthy Park Estate and have a chance to try their line of rums.

Cheers!

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On Saturday, January 28, Robert Furniss-Roe, Regional President of Bacardi North America, along with Facundo L. Bacardi, Chairman of Bacardi Limited and great-great grandson of Company founder Don Facundo Bacardi Masso, welcomed 150 of Miami’s most elite tastemakers, Bacardi family members and current and retired Bacardi employees to an ultra-exclusive private party as part of the world-wide celebrations of the 150th anniversary of BACARDI rum.

Guests including New York Yankee Alex Rodriguez, actress Minka Kelly, actor Ryan Phillippe, media mogul and former Bacardi employee of 15 years Emilio Estefan, Latin music icon Gloria Estefan, NBA Legends Alonzo Mourning and Glen Rice, R&B singer Trey Songz, DJ Irie, Susanne Birbragher, Donald and Lisa Pliner, Roy and Lea Black, sports personality and former Miami Dolphin Jimmy Cefalo, Miami-Dade County Commission Chairman Joe Martinez and Coral Gables Mayor Jim Cason arrived at the historic Bacardi Building in downtown Miami, which was transformed into a chic, tropical lounge for this special night. 

“The BACARDI 150th anniversary is a celebration, but it is much more than that. It’s a chance for Bacardi, the company, the family and the brand to sincerely thank the billions of customers and consumers who have helped take us from a humble distillery in Santiago de Cuba into one of the top three spirits companies in the world,” said Robert Furniss-Roe, Bacardi North America Regional President.

A towering wall of authentic rum barrels that were used in the actual making of BACARDI rum were shipped in from the Bacardi distillery in Puerto Rico created an entry point to the outdoor venue on Biscayne Boulevard. Upon arrival, guests were immediately engaged in an impressive display that showcased the evolution of the iconic BACARDI bat logo. A diamond shaped bar sat center stage, inviting party-goers to sample a wide range of cocktails featuring a variety of iconic Bacardi spirits.

Mid-evening, Robert Furniss-Roe and Facundo L. Bacardi joined BACARDI Maestros de Ron (Master Blenders) and guests to sample some of the most unique blends of rum in a one-of-a-kind tasting room filled with historic artifacts encompassing the 150 years of the Company and internationally recognized brand. A montage of iconic BACARDI vintage advertisements from the 1900s adorned the walls and a replica of the original alembic still used in the distilling process was displayed.

Outside, celebrity guests mingled with Bacardi executives while enjoying signature drinks, such as the Authentic BACARDI Mojito and the Original BACARDI Cuba Libre. The cocktails were complemented by butlered hors d’oeuvres that included mini tenderloins of beef and medallions of grilled lobster.

The evening celebrated 150 years since Don Facundo Bacardi Masso founded Bacardi in Santiago de Cuba on February 4, 1862 and revolutionized the spirits industry by creating the first smooth, light-bodied rum. The BACARDI rum formula, a family secret since its creation, is still closely guarded and known only to a few select family members and Master Blenders.

The ability to overcome and persevere where other companies failed has shaped the iconic global brands’ remarkable heritage and evolution. As a company, Bacardi faced US prohibition, illegal confiscation of its Cuban assets, exile during the Cuban Revolution and financial distress. Today, Bacardi sells in more than 150 countries and is the largest privately-held spirits company in the world. While the BACARDI Bat Device has evolved over the past 150 years, it remains a symbol of good health, fortune and family unity. 

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Mix the perfect drink with Speakeasy Cocktails, a complete how-to app that features video tutorials, instructional graphics, hundreds of interactive recipes, and expert advice from two award-winning bartenders.

Built and designed exclusively for the iPad, this groundbreaking how-to guide allows you to touch, watch, listen and read as you learn. Speakeasy Cocktails is a complete experience that combines the depth of a traditional book with stunning multimedia not possible on paper.

Features:

● Over 90 minutes of HD video tutorial featuring Jim Meehan and Joseph Schwartz, who founded New York City’s famed speakeasy revival bars PDT (Please Don’t Tell), Little Branch, and Silver Lining

● Authored by Rob Willey, seasoned mixology journalist who writes for Details and has contributed to Food & Wine, Bon Appétit, and the New York Times

● A unique collection of 200 recipes created by 58 professional mixologists from the today’s leading cocktail bars in the U.S., Canada, U.K., and Australia

Includes:

● 40 HD video tutorials by two world-renowned bartenders who teach you how to make the classic drinks, from basic techniques like when to shake vs. stir, to advanced tricks like using eggs, swizzles and fire 

● All drink recipes are fully interactive – tap on any ingredient, tool or technique to learn more 

● Recommendations for more than 100 spirits, liqueurs, bitters, mixers & sweeteners 

● Buying Guide: With shakers, strainers, spoons, and stemware, discover what the pros use and where they shop

● History of the speakeasy, the secret bars that flourished during Prohibition in America 

● Interactive map with 44 of today’s secret speakeasy-revival cocktail bars across the United States, Canada, Europe and Australia 

● Gorgeous photography of classic cocktails, tools, spirits and ingredients 

● Easy-to-follow navigation, allowing you to jump from recipes to videos to details of spirits and mixers 

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● Quick-reference glossary with 190 key terms and definitions 

● Sticky notes and highlights that can be saved and shared with friends

Download it today from the App Store.

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The Chicago Sun-Times discovers Koval Distllery, a two year old micro distillery known for making high-end organic spirits on the city’s north side.

If you’re passionate about rum, enjoy bars dedicated to quality rum cocktails and want to meet other like-minded rum enthusiasts in the Seattle area, be sure to check out the next Rum Collective meeting.  Click here for details.

“The Flor de Caña distillery nearly went under during the Sandinista revolution — but with that episode past, the rum maker is growing and expanding.”  Public Radio International covers the triumphant return of Nicaragua’s favorite brand.

Havana Club Rum becomes one of the “Top Hot Brands” as named by UK’s Market Research Society.

For game day imbibing, Hamptons.com recommends a Santo Libre, a refreshing mix of Brugal Anejo, lime juice and lemon-lime soda. 

“Calling all sailors, pirates, bartenders, rum enthusiasts and drinkers of fine Caribbean spirits — there is a new rum in town.” The Miami New Times covers the launch of Brugal 1888.

Channel 3000 reports that Madison, Wisconsin-based Yahara Bay Distillers won a gold medal in the recent World Spirits Competition for their Premium Rum, beat out only by Don Q for the top prize. 

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The Rum Cruise pulled slowly into port at St. John’s, Antigua and all of the rummies on board waited anxiously for another great day of distillery touring and rum drinking.  We all knew that this day would be special.  We were about to tour Antigua Distillery Limited (ADL), makers of the famous English Harbour Rums and a place that the general public doesn’t normally have access to.  Rum Cruise definitely has its benefits.

We load into a small, hot, overcrowded mini-bus and we all grumble as we roll slowly through the morning traffic.  We anticipate a long, uncomfortable ride to the distillery, but we’re pleasantly surprised when we arrive at the front gate of an industrial site no more than 5 minutes later.  The sign reads “Antigua Distillery Limited.”  This is it!!

We’re met out front by Anthony Bento, Managing Director of ADL.  He welcomes our group and describes the interesting history of the facility.  Like most islands in the Caribbean, Antigua once had a plethora of sugar plantations and each had their own brand of rum.  Estate rum production decreased in the early 20th century and rum shops took over the tradition.  In 1934 several of these shops joined forces and developed Antigua Distillery Limited.  

Over the years, the new company acquired several estates and a sugar factory.  Their own unique, high quality molasses gave their rum a distinct taste and their first official brand, Cavalier, was launched in the early 1950s.  Cavalier remains a popular local label on the island, but today ADL is best known for their premium line of English Harbour Rums.

After donning hard hats and hair nets our tour of the distillery began.  Following visits to several tourist-friendly sites, it was interesting to see how this one worked, a plant that is admittedly not prepared for tours.  We walked single file on steel walkways through tight corridors and passageways to view the fermentation and distillation areas.  

One of the more interesting aspects of the plant is their unusual column still.  Because of height restrictions, it is stacked in segments, four sections wide, but operates the same as a traditional set up.  It is a one-of-a kind piece and shows just a bit of the innovation of everyone involved in this distillery.

We made a brief pass through the rum lab where new blends are designed and current products are tested for quality control.  We continued on to the bottling area which consists of a very simple and efficient line that was running full blast with just two employees manning the operation.

Our group finally congregated at an offsite tasting room where we had a chance to sample all three rums from the English Harbour line.  The 5 and 10 year aged varieties are amazing, but the 1981 vintage blew everyone’s mind.  At $225us, this is certainly a bottle of rum that belongs in the super-premium category, but our crew saw it as a worthy investment and bought nearly every bottle they had in stock.

English Harbour 5 Year has long been a favorite sipper at Rum Connection headquarters and it was a pleasure seeing where it is made.  ADL is an extremely understated distillery.  They are low on the usual tourist glitz and glam but heavy on what counts – consistently making wonderful rum.  

Thanks to all of our new friends in beautiful Antigua.  We will definitely be back to swim in your blue waters, mingle with your friendly people and, of course, drink more of your outstanding rum.  Cheers!!

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The fourth annual Miami Rum Renaissance Festival, the largest gathering of rum experts and professionals in the world, will commence April 16 to 22 in South Florida.

Rum judges from around the globe will convene to conduct their annual International Rum Expert Panel Tasting Competition while rum brands from the Caribbean and beyond assemble to promote their products at VIP parties and grand tasting events for the spirits trade. The event also draws eager rum enthusiast consumers from far and wide.

The week-long series of events begins on Monday, April 16 with the Bartender’s Bash event hosted by the best bartenders and mixologists in South Florida, sponsored by Barritt’s Ginger Beer, along with Fee Brothers bitters and specialty products.

In addition to VIP parties hosted all week for the trade, spirits press and professionals, the Grand Tasting events on Saturday, April 21 and Sunday, April 22 at the Deauville Beach Resort on Miami Beach are expected to attract thousands of rum enthusiasts throughout South Florida and more than 36 countries.

According to event organizers Robert and Robin Burr, their Miami Rum Fest has doubled in size each year, a testament to the fact that consumer interest in sugar cane spirits is growing rapidly, faster than any other category of liquor.

“The vast range of fine rums now coming to the market reinforces our prediction that rum is indeed enjoying a renaissance of appreciation,” said Robert Burr, festival promoter and author of Rob’s Rum Guide. “We’re seeing an explosion of top-tier family reserves, luxury sipping rums and premium products on the shelves in South Florida, with no signs of abatement. New rums are joining the legacy Caribbean classics to bolster the category and provide consumers with a fantastic array of choices of sipping rums. We’re also seeing many new high quality rums specially designed for creating great cocktails.”

The Miami Rum Renaissance Festival offers an unparalleled opportunity for consumers and the trade to learn about — and sample — the best rums in the world over the two-day grand tasting events. The festival features more than 20,000 square feet of exhibit space at the Deauville Beach Resort.

“We’re very excited to see so many new rum brands and island lifestyle products participating this year,” said Robin Burr, exhibits manager. “We’ve nearly doubled the size of our main exhibit space once again to bring festival partipants a wider variety of rums and related products from around the world.”

Rum lovers can choose between $40 day passes to the grand tasting events or $250 VIP passes granting all-access admission to a week long series of VIP parties and special events.

For more information on the Miami Rum Renaissance Festival, activities planned during Miami Rum Week and exhibits at Miami Rum Fest, visit the Rum Renaissance web site at or call 305-443-7973.

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If you’ve ever made a rum punch, you probably followed a pretty simple rhyming recipe.  One of sour, two of sweet, three of strong, four of weak.  

There are a million variations on this cocktail and we’ve seen some wild ingredients added to the mix.  But Caribbean drinks are generally uncomplicated to make and this one is best to keep simple.  

Here’s the way Appleton Estate is making them and that is good enough for us!

Cheers!

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Bacardi declared today that 2012 will be its most innovative year since the creation of BACARDI rum in 1862. Throughout the year, Bacardi will host one-of-a-kind birthday parties, launch special promotions featuring 100 years of ground-breaking advertising, introduce a $2,000 limited-edition decanter of rare BACARDI rum, offer travel retail exclusives and commemorative gifts, and much more for consumers to come together and share in the excitement.

“The passion and entrepreneurial spirit shown by my great-great grandfather in Santiago de Cuba a century and a half ago gave birth to exceptional rum that would change the spirits industry forever,” said Facundo L. Bacardi, Bacardi Limited Chairman and fifth-generation Bacardi family member. “These qualities remain key to our phenomenal success and position today as the world’s favorite and most awarded rum brand, with more than 400 awards to date.”

Bacardi was founded in Santiago de Cuba on February 4, 1862, when Don Facundo Bacardi Masso purchased a small distillery. After years of experimenting, Bacardi revolutionized the spirits industry by adding steps never before used in rum-making. He selected high quality blackstrap sugarcane molasses, isolated a special strain of yeast (still used today), filtered, mellowed his rums in American white oak barrels, and then blended them to create the perfect taste.  The smooth, light-bodied spirit he created, as opposed to the harsh “fire water” of the time, was BACARDI – the world’s first premium rum and the first mixable rum – helping usher in a cocktail culture that thrives today. The artful Maestros de Ron (Master Blenders) continue to follow the same exacting standards set forth by Don Facundo.

“For the past 150 years, Bacardi–as a family, Company and brand–has brought people together through legendary parties and great-tasting cocktails. Visit any bar, club or restaurant almost anywhere in the world, and the impact Bacardi has made on the spirits industry is crystal-clear,” said Seamus McBride, Bacardi Limited President and Chief Executive Officer.

Parties, Parties, Parties

BACARDI 150th birthday parties around the world will feature award-winning musical talent, top celebrities and other movers and shakers who, alongside consumers, will wish BACARDI happy birthday. Germany hosts the first BACARDI 150th party on January 28, followed by Canada starting February 1, and the United States, Europe, Latin America, Asia-Pacific and the Middle East starting February 4.  

Guests will celebrate with legendary BACARDI rum cocktails, some created more than 100 years ago, that continue to be among the most popular cocktails in the world – including the Original BACARDI Cuba Libre, the world’s favorite cocktail with more than six million enjoyed every day; the Original BACARDI Daiquiri; the Authentic BACARDI Mojito; and the BACARDI Pina Colada.  Since its creation, BACARDI rum has been enjoyed in more than 365 billion cocktails.  That means every second of every day more than 200 BACARDI cocktails are being served and enjoyed around the world!

Consumer Promotions

By visiting the BACARDI Facebook page, with more than two million fans, consumers of legal drinking age in select markets can vie for BACARDI 150th birthday party tickets and BACARDI party kits filled with all ingredients to host their own unforgettable gathering. In select markets, consumers will also be able to win or purchase commemorative BACARDI glassware, specialty packs and apparel featuring vintage brand advertisements and/or designs by artists of Cuban heritage.

Limited-Edition Product

To honor 150 years of Bacardi rum-making expertise and craftsmanship, eight Maestros de Ron, all Bacardi family members, have combined their extraordinary talents to create a very special, limited-edition BACARDI rum — Ron BACARDI de Maestros de Ron, Vintage, MMXII®. A blend of the finest rums laid to rest in oak barrels over the last 20 years and finished in 60-year old Cognac barrels, the vintage blend is presented in a hand-blown 500ml crystal decanter housed in a leather case and retails for US$2,000. Truly limited, only 400 decanters are available for purchase at select international airports and premium retail establishments around the world.

Additional Bacardi 150th activities include:

• Airport Displays: At San Juan, Puerto Rico’s Luis Munoz Marin International Airport, a unique display of ten-foot-tall 3-D BACARDI bats will take up residence in February. Puerto Rico is home to the largest BACARDI rum distillery. BACARDI 150th exhibitions will also be featured at Miami International Airport and other select international airports.
  
• Birthday Cruise: Celebrity Cruises will mark the occasion with a February 4 party aboard the Celebrity Summit as it departs from San Juan, Puerto Rico.
  
• Global Cocktail Competition: BACARDI will shake things up this year witha special edition of its Legacy Cocktail Competition, drawing mixologists from more than 25 countries to the finals in Puerto Rico on February 20.
• Corporate Responsibility: In the proud and long-standing Bacardi tradition of giving back, nearly 6,000 employees will engage for an entire month in corporate responsibility and philanthropic activities.  Bacardi also looks to the future with a sustainability initiative that raises the standard for the production and sale of premium spirits.
• National Geographic Channel’s “Ultimate Factories”: On February 11 at 8pm ET, “Ultimate Factories” will take U.S. viewers to the home of BACARDI rum in Puerto Rico to show how family tradition and technology meet. The program is slated to air internationally in the ”Megafactories” series beginning in March, so be sure to check local television listings for times.

–  Canada – Mar. 17
–  Italy – Mar. 18
–  Australia & New Zealand – Mar. 27
–  UK & Latin America – Mar. 29
–  Southeast Asia – Apr. 5
–  Spain & Portugal – May 28
–  Hungary, Norway, Sweden, Finland & Benelux – May 31
–  Turkey – June 1
–  Russia, Baltics, France, Romania & Greece – June 5
–  Germany – June 21

Visit the special 150th anniversary section at BacardiLimited.com to learn more about Bacardi heritage, including why a bat and signature grace every bottle of BACARDI rum or how Bacardi became Cuba’s first multinational company.