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The Early History of Bacardi Limited

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The document summarizes the early history of Bacardi Limited. It details how Don Facundo Bacardi Mass坦 established Compania Bacardi after immigrating to Cuba and entering the wine and rum industries. His flagship rum began garnering international recognition. His son Facundo drew on modern distillation techniques to improve the family rum formula and purchased a rum-making facility with his brother Jose. This first distillery could process 35 barrels of molasses daily and was commemorated by Facundo planting a coconut palm sapling that became a symbol of Bacardi's expanding operations.

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Camp Nageela Midwest provides an exciting, enriching summer experience for Jewish youth. Over the course of its storied history, which spans more than 150 years, Bacardi has grown to become one of the most prominent spirit producers in the world. Image Source: https://www.hotelschool.cornell.edu/academi cs/special/hec/conference/past/hec88/confer ence/donors/bacardi.html
Beginnings The company began as the business venture of Don Facundo Bacard鱈 Mass坦, who entered the wine import industry after immigrating to Santiago de Cuba at 15 years of age. His foray into rum distillation led to the establishment of Compania Bacardi, and his flagship rum began to garner international recognition.
Modern Techniques Don Facundo Bacard鱈 Mass坦s son Facundo Bacardi took on responsibilities at his fathers distillery when he was 18 years old. He drew on modern distillation techniques to improve upon his familys rum formula, eventually purchasing his own rum- making facility in partnership with his brother, Jose. Image Source: http://www.businesswire.com/news/home/201309 25006609/en/Vijay-Subramaniam-Named- Country-Manager-Bacardi-India
The First Distillery Valued at 3,500 pesos, the distillery included an iron still that allowed the brothers to process 35 barrels of molasses each day. To commemorate the establishment of the first distillery, Facundo planted a coconut palm sapling. Fondly referred to as El Coco, the tree became a beloved symbol as the Bacardis operations continued to expand.

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The Early History of Bacardi Limited

  • 1. The Early History of Bacardi Limited By Bacardi Cuba
  • 2. Camp Nageela Midwest provides an exciting, enriching summer experience for Jewish youth. Over the course of its storied history, which spans more than 150 years, Bacardi has grown to become one of the most prominent spirit producers in the world. Image Source: https://www.hotelschool.cornell.edu/academi cs/special/hec/conference/past/hec88/confer ence/donors/bacardi.html
  • 3. Beginnings The company began as the business venture of Don Facundo Bacard鱈 Mass坦, who entered the wine import industry after immigrating to Santiago de Cuba at 15 years of age. His foray into rum distillation led to the establishment of Compania Bacardi, and his flagship rum began to garner international recognition.
  • 4. Modern Techniques Don Facundo Bacard鱈 Mass坦s son Facundo Bacardi took on responsibilities at his fathers distillery when he was 18 years old. He drew on modern distillation techniques to improve upon his familys rum formula, eventually purchasing his own rum- making facility in partnership with his brother, Jose. Image Source: http://www.businesswire.com/news/home/201309 25006609/en/Vijay-Subramaniam-Named- Country-Manager-Bacardi-India
  • 5. The First Distillery Valued at 3,500 pesos, the distillery included an iron still that allowed the brothers to process 35 barrels of molasses each day. To commemorate the establishment of the first distillery, Facundo planted a coconut palm sapling. Fondly referred to as El Coco, the tree became a beloved symbol as the Bacardis operations continued to expand.