Bacardi\u00a0proudly announces the launch of BACARD\u00cd GRAN RESERVA MAESTRO DE RON, a super- premium white sipping rum, exclusively in Global Travel Retail.<\/p>\n
GRAN RESERVA MAESTRO is a super-premium expression of sipping rum that celebrates the craft of Bacardi’s\u00a0Maestros de Ron (master blenders) and provides a sophisticated trade-up option for premium white spirits drinkers.<\/p>\n
The blend was inspired by a recipe passed down through generations of Master Blenders and uses a slow-filtering of the blended rum \u2013 aged up to 3 years \u2013 through a unique coconut shell charcoal, creating this superbly smooth rum. The rum expresses fruity, floral and vanilla notes with hints of walnut, oak and almond with a taste that is mellow, with slightly sweet notes and a hint of vanilla \u2013 to be enjoyed neat or on the rocks.<\/p>\n
Innovated by Bacardi and launched initially as an exclusive to Travel Retail, the first limited production of BACARD\u00cd GRAN RESERVA MAESTRO DE RON will drive an exceptional new dynamic for the rum category, driving trade-up among premium spirits drinkers and creating an exciting new occasion for rum.<\/p>\n
Mike Birch, Managing Director, Bacardi Global Travel Retail, outlines the power of BACARD\u00cd GRAN RESERVA MAESTRO DE RON to deliver a vital new dynamic to the category, \u201cThe global super premium white spirits segment has grown strongly over the past decade and, backed by the unique quality and heritage of the BACARD\u00cd brand and its market-leading position in the category, we are seizing a clear opportunity to upgrade existing white spirits shoppers into the super premium white rum segment. We are confident that this stunning innovation with BACARD\u00cd GRAN RESERVA MAESTRO DE RON will set the pace globally for growth in the rum category and inject new levels of excitement among consumers that will ultimately lead to premiumization of the rum category as a whole.\u201d<\/p>\n
To further enhance the brand experience, BACARD\u00cd GRAN RESERVA MAESTRO DE RON is offered in a new sophisticated and distinctive bottle that features solid Georgian green glass and elegant, strong lines reflecting the essence of the brand and its heritage. The optical effect of the glass interacting with the rum enhances the clarity, smoothness and purity of the liquid, creating a powerful and distinctive on-shelf statement.<\/p>\n
The BACARD\u00cd heritage is expressed through the unmistakable wax seal, featuring the revered bat logo, engraved script on the glass, a hand-crafted label and a premium stopper shaped from raw wood, conveying the integrity of this authentic and natural product.<\/p>\n
Amit Datta, Brand Manager BACARD\u00cd Rums, Bacardi Global Travel Retail, has led the innovation launch on BACARD\u00cd GRAN RESERVA MAESTRO DE RON and comments: \u201cDiscerning rum consumers appreciate the extraordinary pioneering position of BACARD\u00cd in the history of rum and will be intrigued to experience this super premium white sipping rum, hand-crafted by today\u2019s Maestros de Ron and inspired by a generations-old recipe. We are determined to fully harness the unique power of the BACARD\u00cd brand to drive category growth through this and further innovative launches and activations to engage and excite the consumer, creating clear differentiation in the category.\u201d<\/p>\n
The launch of BACARD\u00cd GRAN RESERVA MAESTRO DE RON will be supported through a strong programme of HPPs at major airport locations across the world, beginning in summer 2014. With a particular emphasis on sampling and engagement, consumers will be drawn to the stunning new BACARD\u00cd Cuban tasting bar concept, re-creating an authentic retro-style experience of old Havana.<\/p>\n
BACARD\u00cd GRAN RESERVA MAESTRO DE RON (1 litre) is priced at \u00a336.00.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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