Connecticut Distributors, Inc. (CDI) highlighted three spirits from Bacardi Incubation Brands at an August sales meeting. Oxley Gin, an English style gin, is made using the cold distillation process, which occurs at -5C, capturing the natural flavors of the botanicals and preserving them in the final spirit. St-Germain, which has been the leading Elderflower Liqueur since its launch in 2007. CDI also featured Santa Teresa Rum 1796 Solera, a Venezuelan rum created from a blend of fine aged spirits that are further aged in a style borrowed from the Spanish sherry producers. It is the first premium Añejo rum in the world to be aged in the Solera method. The new division for Bacardi focuses on emerging category brands that are “artisanal in nature” and are a focus for international growth within the portfolio.

Judd Zusel, Vice President and General Manager Incubation Brands; Paul Puhalla, Director of Business Development, CDI; and Juan Pablo Fonseca, Regional Marketing Manager, Incubation Brands.

Oxley Gin, St-Germain Elderflower Liqueur and Santa Teresa Solera Rum.