Est. 1862 · Santiago de Cuba

165 Years of Founder's Day

Passion & Heritage — the story behind the bat, the family and the toast that circles the world.

Passion

Craft that never settles, from charcoal filtration to oak ageing.

Heritage

Seven generations of family stewardship, one uncompromising standard.

Resilience

A house rebuilt after fire, quake and exile — and still toasting.

Our Heritage

  1. 1862

    Santiago de Cuba

    Don Facundo Bacardí Massó refines rum into something smooth, mellow and worthy of celebration.

  2. 1862

    El Murciélago

    Fruit bats in the rafters of the first distillery inspire the bat device — a symbol of good fortune and unity.

  3. 1936

    A Family Abroad

    The family spirit travels the world, carrying Cuban warmth into every glass it touches.

  4. Today

    Founder's Day

    Every year the Bacardí family raises a glass together — 165 years of passion and heritage.

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