In San Juan, we took a tour at the Bacardi Factory. Inside where they show you how they use to make the rum...it's top secret and no photography is allowed. I'm not much of a drinker but at the end of the tour we received two free drinks and I chose coconut rum and a mojito. DELICIOUS!!!

Facundo Bacardí, a wine merchant, was born in Sitges, Catalonia, Spain in 1814 and emigrated to Cuba in 1830. During this period, rum was cheaply made and not considered a refined drink, one rarely sold in upscale taverns. Facundo began attempting to "tame" rum. After experimenting with several techniques he hit upon filtering the rum through charcoal, which removed impurities. Moving from the experimental stage to a more commercial endeavor, he and his brother José set up shop in a Santiago de Cuba distillery they bought in 1862; that distillery housed a still made of copper and cast iron, and was in a building in whose rafters lived fruit bats. The abundance of bats on the ceilings is what inspired the Bacardi Bat logo. Revenue US $5.5 billion (2007)

Nice colors. I never associated the bat with Bacardis. I'm not much of a drinker either. Had you waited to do your photos after the drinks, your rum column would have looked like The Tower of Pisa. RayNvb · 2010-04-01: 00:03

very pretty! 1st one make great impression,the BW is really great!I supppose you've made pictures and then you drank. gonia · 2010-04-01: 00:21

very interesting shoot giancaf · 2010-04-01: 01:36

Before I read the text I thought this was your kitchen :-) a barrel of bacardi!! Sounds like fun :-) ????? · 2010-04-01: 03:29

I am a Bacardi FAn :) kauphem · 2010-04-01: 06:10

Interesting theme! I like #1 the best!! Yokai · 2010-04-01: 08:13

stunning post. and how wonderful the first one is!! i was reminded of Pisa tower XD. btw. became a Bacardi agent?! LOL miltonjacob · 2010-04-01: 08:19

First is extraordinary! Beautiful set! pandka · 2010-04-01: 08:48

Ooh, the first one is so great, fabulous! BogdanTelea · 2010-04-01: 09:02

Nice set Lynn ... the first one is great! I also like the b&w look of the last. ????? · 2010-04-01: 09:58

VERY cool post!!!~ I like them all, but that first on in particular really boggles my mind; everything about it is perfect!!!! LOve it lovE iT!!~ urmysunshine · 2010-04-01: 10:11

Nice post! I like #6. SunFlower1990 · 2010-04-01: 10:27

The I prefer first two in this tasteful set. Very good pictures, but I did not expected something else from you. ;o) Ryana · 2010-04-01: 10:40

Lovely photos, thanks for showing us there. Clickpen · 2010-04-01: 11:06

#2 is E...X...C...E...L...L...E...N...T #8 is Speeecatular. Wish I had shot these... ????? · 2010-04-01: 15:28

Really excellent exposures, Lynn! lgnelson · 2010-04-01: 16:01

Awesome shots !! finbarr · 2010-04-01: 17:23

Fantastic set, it looks like a blast to do that tour. loved the narrative too, I never knew about the history of the drink. 1, 2 and 8 are my faves. Love the effect in #1, the angle in #2 is real sharp and awesome. #8 is my overall fave, the mono looks real good :0 jevsnw · 2010-04-01: 18:05

oooooooh! so, so tempting!!! cool set my friend! ????? · 2010-04-01: 18:43

Fantastic, colorful....and interesting post, Lynn!! Light and colors are spectacular :)))) lookagain · 2010-04-01: 19:57

Well, I learn something every day on PB! Love #2, cool shots..now I want a rum and coke :-) NellyBly · 2010-04-01: 20:38

Very cool shots, Lynn! Who knew those bottles would photograph so well? Think of all the people who only drink them!!! (Great post!) djnana · 2010-04-01: 20:49

fantastic set Lynn!!!......and great drink choices! :)) jennye · 2010-04-01: 21:32

Absolutely magnificent photos, great set. I love the first shot! Atlsat · 2010-04-01: 22:55

great set! pic1 is awesome! tomie · 2010-04-02: 09:26

1# is really amazing! I loved it ;) Also I like bacardi!!:):) onlyricky · 2010-04-02: 10:31

cool post, 1, 2, 3 are my favs, and ya i like bacardi tooo josejacob · 2010-04-02: 10:45

Great compositions & lightings on all! Bacardi could use #6 for their ad :) Azrin · 2010-04-02: 21:05

Have a friend that has taken the "Tour" ! Said it was "Great", glad you had a good time ! Great Shots !! cd catdad · 2010-04-02: 22:26

wow nojum4 · 2010-04-03: 06:17

interesting set as always..! love the color.. loe no.6 the most.. :)) tehcpeng · 2010-04-03: 18:27

Very nice set!!! agandia · 2010-04-03: 22:13

Fascinating post!! #1 and #8 are awesome:-)) Well done! nssco50 · 2010-04-05: 01:01

awesome..mind blowing..great..keep it on tahasin13 · 2010-04-05: 05:42

Great reportage! Beautiful pictures and description! JumiElla · 2010-04-05: 08:24

1, a very interesting composition, good photo, good eye. jacekdr · 2010-04-06: 08:02

Those were cool shots. Im not much of a drinker either but those pictures makes you want to drink one! lol Robin77 · 2010-04-06: 11:11

Oh-la-la, very unusual and funny composition! Great! nirol · 2010-04-07: 11:25

Very cool set. Love the first one dontblink · 2010-04-07: 22:09

I knew i had to come with you, damn ;-) Superb shots as always Lynn, especially love the first two and the last. They remind me of some shots i made at the gastronomical fare. eternity65 · 2010-04-09: 15:42

Love this set - didn't realize that the Bacardi label included bats! Nubster · 2010-04-25: 12:00

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