New Global Master Blender For BACARDÍ® Rum

Bacardi, the largest privately held spirits company in the world, has today announced Astrophel “Troy” Arquiza as the new Global Master Blender for BACARDÍ® rum (the “Maestro de Ron”).

Troy, who is originally from the Philippines, has spent more than two decades with family-owned Bacardi, honing his craft as a rum blender and training for many years under industry-legend, José “Joe” Gomez, who is retiring after 41-years with Bacardi and who Troy now succeeds in the prestigious role.

With the coveted title of Maestro de Ron, Troy will continue the legacy of his predecessors, following the same exacting standards set forth in Santiago de Cuba almost 160 years ago when Don Facundo Bacardí Massó created BACARDÍ Carta Blanca, the first mixable rum, and changed the way rum was made forever.

“Troy has everything it takes to be a truly amazing Master Blender – an eye for quality, deep knowledge and love of the rum-making process, respect for the past and a vision for the future,” commented Jean-Marc Lambert, Senior Vice President, Global Operations for Bacardi. “It’s an exciting and historic moment as he becomes the Maestro de Ron for BACARDÍ.”

Based at the largest premium rum distillery in the world, Casa BACARDÍ, in Cataño, Puerto Rico, Troy will head up a team of rum blenders with responsibility for protecting the integrity and quality of every drop of BACARDÍ rum enjoyed around the world.

He will also oversee the distillation and aging of BACARDÍ rum, help develop new innovations that continue to lead the dynamic rum category and share his passion and skills to nurture a future generation of Master Blenders.

“It is truly and honor and privilege to become the Global Master Blender for BACARDÍ rum,” said Troy Arquiza. “Rum making is an art as much as it is a science, and it is a dream come true to be able to spend every day practicing that art as we create BACARDÍ rum under the Caribbean sun. I have the world’s best job!”

In his new role, Troy joins a prestigious family of Master Blenders and Master Distillers including Stephanie Macleod, DEWAR’S® Blended Scotch whisky; Anne Brock, BOMBAY SAPPHIRE® gin; David Rodriquez, PATRÓN® tequila; Beppe Musso, MARTINI® vermouth; and François Thibault, GREY GOOSE® vodka, whose expertise help craft the iconic drinks in the Bacardi portfolio.

About Bacardi

Bacardi Limited, the largest privately held spirits company in the world, produces and markets internationally recognized spirits and wines. The Bacardi brand portfolio comprises more than 200 brands and labels, including BACARDÍ® rum, GREY GOOSE® vodka, PATRÓN® tequila, DEWAR’S® Blended Scotch whisky, BOMBAY SAPPHIRE® gin, MARTINI® vermouth and sparkling wines, CAZADORES® 100% blue agave tequila, and other leading and emerging brands including WILLIAM LAWSON’S® Scotch whisky, ST-GERMAIN® elderflower liqueur, and ERISTOFF® vodka. Founded nearly 160 years ago in Santiago de Cuba, family-owned Bacardi Limited currently employs more than 7,000, operates production facilities in 10 countries, and sells its brands in more than 170 countries. Bacardi Limited refers to the Bacardi group of companies, including Bacardi International Limited. Visit www.bacardilimited.com or follow us on Twitter, LinkedIn or Instagram.

Source: BACARDÍ®