Facundo Exquisito
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As a fully matured, ultra-premium aged spirit, it is bottled at its peak and does not require further bottle aging. It is ready to be enjoyed immediately upon release and will remain in pristine condition for many years when stored properly.
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Rich dark chocolate desserts, aged Gouda or blue cheeses, and premium hand-rolled cigars.
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Facundo Exquisito is a crowning jewel of the Facundo Rum Collection, created as a tribute to Don Facundo Bacardí Massó, who founded the legendary spirits house in 1862. Crafted in Puerto Rico, this exquisite liquid is a masterfully blended premium rum, marrying hand-selected spirits aged between 7 and 23 years in oak barrels. The defining character of Exquisito comes from its finishing period in seasoned Oloroso sherry casks, which imparts a deep cherry-mahogany hue and an incredibly rich profile. The Bacardí family legacy is woven into every bottle, drawing from private family reserves that were historically kept only for personal celebrations. The result is a spirit of immense complexity, boasting notes of warm vanilla, toasted raisins, nutmeg, and a velvety, lingering oak finish that pays homage to over a century of master blending expertise.
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Founded in 1862 by Don Facundo Bacardí Massó in Santiago de Cuba, Bacardi is the world's largest privately held, family-owned spirits company, with its landmark "Casa Bacardí" distillery established in Cataño, Puerto Rico, in 1936. The brand revolutionized rum production by pioneering the isolation of a single proprietary strain of yeast, purposeful aging in charred white oak barrels, and a secret charcoal filtration process to create an exceptionally smooth, light-bodied spirit. Today, Bacardi is celebrated globally for its iconic portfolio, including the classic Carta Blanca Superior White, the rich Reserva Ocho, and ultra-premium offerings like the Facundo Exquisito, representing a legacy of craftsmanship and innovation.