Bold New Moves!

The is extremely pleased and proud to introduce our Bold new line of packaging. This is an exciting and unique achievement for us. For the first time in more than 50 years, Angostura has completely re-imagined the packaging for five of our leading rums.

Angostura CEO & Managing Director Wayne Yip Choy

e’re very proud of the result. From top to Wbottom, every aspect of our new packaging is elegant, sophisticated and classy - New caps, new labels, and, of course, an entirely ergonomic reengineering of the bottles themselves. When you pick up one of Angostura’s new rum bottles you’ll find that it is perfectly balanced. The nipped waist of our bottles ensures a perfect fit to your hand, what we in the business call the ideal handfeel, vital for ease of use. Now, you may ask yourself… all of this just for a bottle? Think of it this way: A bottle is a tribute to what lies within. A craftsman who takes true pride in his work wants to present it in the finest packaging possible. Angostura’s rums are now at the forefront of a new Our new packaging reflects our belief in the quality and worth of international trend, where rums have begun to replace our rums. When you pick up a bottle of Angostura rum, we want as the drink of choice. Indeed, many international it to be the very first step in a unique drinking experience. connoisseurs rate Angostura rums as smoother and more The guarantee of the very finest drinking experience is a promise enjoyable in their complexity than scotch. Angostura has kept to our customers since we produced our first The secret is out globally, and, at the House of Angostura, we rums. Angostura’s rums are held in the highest esteem not just believe it’s time to bring rum back to centre stage where it here at home, but all around the world. We have won gold belongs! medals at every major international celebration of fine spirits for I urge you to begin to enjoy rum in a new way. Experiment a little: the past decade. try Angostura rum neat, on the rocks, mix it with your chaser of More than this, our rums are a symbol of national pride. choice, or try it in one of the many, many classic rum . Recently, when ’s newest Coast Guard Let every one of your senses be awakened by Angostura’s rums. vessels were launched in the , they were Appreciate the aroma of our rums, enjoy their smooth texture, christened, not with champagne, but with bottles of Angostura and then savour the complex, sophisticated taste of the finest rum. rums in the world — made right here in Trinidad and Tobago. White Oak

Those who dare to romance Angostura White Oak rum are risk-takers and entrepreneurs who break all the rules. There are no boundaries with this wonderful rum, it’s far too enticing! Its lusciousness can only enhance your wildest dreams, its smoothness will delight you like no other.

Angostura White Oak is a three-year-old light bodied rum , specifically blended for the Trinidad market. The aged rum is specially carbon filtered to remove the dark oak colour and then blended to produce a unique crisp taste. It is clean and light with hints of fruit in its aroma. White Oak is the spirit of Trinidad and Tobago redefined for a more adventurous generation that seeks to go beyond the limits. This rum is a perfect mixer, with the clout to make the most mundane drink a riveting experience. Enjoy with cola, on the rocks, or in a . It’s the perfect complement to the energy and excitement you feel when a dream is just a step away from pleasurable realisation! Forres Park Puncheon Rum

Once a favourite with seafarers and estate workers, Forres Park Puncheon Rum traditionally provided comfort and warmth against the elements to Trinidad and Tobago’s cane workers. But the secret of this rum was too delicious to be kept from the world!

Over time its popularity spread like wildfire and today Forres Park Puncheon Rum is T&T’s favourite over-proof rum. At 75% alcohol by volume, this is rum that packs a strong punch! Forres Park was an old sugar estate acquired by the Fernandes family in the early 1930’s. Forres Park Puncheon Rum derives its name from the large casks known as “puncheons” in which over-proof rum was once stored. This rum was once reserved for use by the Fernandes family and their estate workers who enjoyed its robust strength. The smooth taste of Forres Park Puncheon Rum makes it a favourite to enjoy alone, but this clear, light rum is also ideal as a high-proof mixer in exotic cocktails and rum punches. Take a nip of Forres Park in the evening, when the cool Caribbean breeze makes you remember times of old! Fernandes Black Label

Black Label Rum is the pride of the sages who did it their way and succeeded! This rum will set your mind rejoicing with sheer satisfaction. Distilled with exquisite patience, Black Label Rum is made from stern stuff, mellowed over years. Reserved for those with discerning taste, this is the rum for those who have earned respect!

Angostura Limited acquired the Fernandes Brands in 1973. Black Label is renowned as a great rum, a brand that symbolises more than 100 years of tradition, meticulousness and well-earned respect. The House of Angostura stays true to the Fernandes tradition, and skilfully blends aged rums to make the golden Black Label rum, known to all as rum of expert proportions. With its complex aroma encompassing the wooded notes of coconut, cloves, lemon and even a hint of vanilla, this is a rum made to be savoured, unhurriedly. Enjoy it in the evening as you reflect on the day’s victories with pride! Royal Oak

Like the sweetest kiss of a lover from the isle of calypso, Angostura Royal Oak will thrill you! This rum is the perfect blend of the rich heritage and passion of the people of Trinidad and Tobago. It is the prince of Angostura rums — svelte, royal and remarkably unforgettable. It will delight your palate and leave an indelible impression etched into your soul!

Royal Oak rum is a premium blend of the finest aged rums — light, medium and heavy. This meticulous blend is further refined by time: it is re-casked for a couple of years to further marry all the favorable top notes during aging, then removed from its oak casks and filtered. Exceptionally mellow and perfectly balanced, Royal Oak's aroma reveals the sweet, caramel notes favored by West Indians and the smoky, dry vanilla notes enjoyed internationally. Royal Oak has a rich, bright golden hue. Its full flavour is best enjoyed neat or over the rocks with club soda or coconut water. It's also delicious with tonic or cola, or in fine cocktails. This is a rum for special occasions. Enjoy its exquisite aroma and flavour as you celebrate a momentous event. Raise a toast to your new job, a graduation or a new relationship! Angostura® Single Barrel Reserve

Angostura Single Barrel Reserve is made for those who crave perfection. It is the embodiment of true Trinidadian rum, the spirit of the people who dance in a kaleidoscope of love and energy. This is the brandy of Angostura rums. Its aroma is delicately woody, befitting of its dark golden colour.

The combined skills of Angostura’s master blenders come together to create the sheer perfection of this premium mature rum. A labour of love, Single Barrel Reserve is first blended by the master blender and then aged in carefully selected oak barrels that have been charred to add more colour during the aging process. Smoother than scotch, Angostura Single Barrel Reserve is aged for a minimum of five years. With its rich-medium body and deep mahogany hue, Single Barrel Reserve exudes an enticing, luxurious and complex bouquet, with hints of caramel, spice, chocolate, and banana with a smooth lingering taste of apples, and hints of vanilla. Angostura Single Barrel Rum is the quintessential sipping rum, best enjoyed neat or on the rocks by the discerning connoisseur. Rum Fest

he Wonderful World of Angostura TRum was on show at the first Angostura Rum Festival held September 9th to 11th at the House of Angostura. This unique event offered citizens of Trinidad and Tobago the opportunity to visit the home of the country’s finest rums and learn about the products produced there, to taste Angostura’s rums, and to enjoy them in rum cocktails and food. Speaking at the grand opening of RumFest, Angostura CEO and Managing Director, Wayne Yip Choy noted: “Rum is experiencing a global renaissance. Rum is a remarkable spirit with a diversity no other can match. And today rum is the global drink of a worldwide audience. We in the Caribbean are the home of this international phenomenon – we are the centre of the rum world.”

The dying art of Coopering was also on show, and The Rum Festival sought to educate the people of patrons learned how casks are made by the skilled Trinidad and Tobago about the products that are the workers at Angostura. Many were happy to browse pride and joy of this country. These products are made through exhibits than included a mock-up of the here, by people who were born and bred here, making company’s distillery. them truly, of the nation, a fact that should make us all

Mr. Yip Choy urged participants to “celebrate with us this true indigenous product of your country!” Thousands heeded his call, braving the weather to proud. The Festival also offered the opportunity for line up around the building for a chance to enjoy people to appreciate the variety of ways in which rum the exciting event. The lines never ceased and the can be used — in exotic Cocktails and in various foods fortunate who were able to enter the glass facade and desserts provided by the Trinidad and Tobago were truly amazed by the displays presenting Hospitality and Tourism Institute and Dune Ali. The information on the history of rum in the Caribbean calypsonian strumming his guitar and the cart of and at Angostura. coconuts added to the overall atmosphere, much to the delight of attendees. Those who were interested in the process of making rum were excited to see the mounted images and This was a unique experience for many who had not information about each aspect of the process, from been exposed to Angostura’s rums and their versatility before, and it was eagerly accepted by the droves of fermentation to ageing. Tours to the company’s people who attended over the three days. The event was factory were also a popular attraction, as were the a huge success, and people were very happy with the cooking and cocktail demonstrations and the initiative, many suggesting that it should become an interesting lectures by the Master Distiller. annual event! Angostura's BOLD Event Enjoying Rum Trinbago Style! Angostura® aromatic Back and Better than Ever!

The headlines say it all. “Acute Angostura shortage Europe. When Ernest Hemingway left Cuba to report on the war, he filled a suitcase with “innumerable two-ounce bottles of shakes cocktail trade,” said the UK Guardian. ” to address the situation, a humanitarian mission for which Hemingway has not been adequately " cocktail faces bitter end," trumpeted the recognised.” New York Post. The Iconic, Irreplaceable Bitters Brand

Let’s face it, for the cocktail community, it was a crisis of If all of this tells us anything it is this: Angostura® aromatic immense proportions. There were stories of bars hoarding bitters is a product that has become an institution in its own Bitters, of a lively trade in Angostura® aromatic bitters on e-Bay, right. It is, quite simply, the iconic and only global brand of of rationing, and even of a nascent black market in Angostura® bitters. For mixologists, it is the essential ingredient that gives aromatic bitters. The Angostura shortage of 2009 was the topic cocktails their aromatic je ne sais quoi. Bartenders everywhere of alarmed conversation among local bartenders around the agree that there is no way to replicate its distinct flavor. world. Speculation ran amok — was this the end of the It all began in 1824, when German doctor Johann Siegert mixologist’s best-loved product? invented Angostura® aromatic bitters to ease stomach ailments Of course not! In just eight months the crisis was at an end, and in soldiers fighting in Simon Bolivar’s army in . He everyone breathed a sigh of relief. Today we all know the origins named his elixir, which he called Amargo Aromatico (aromatic of the problem: An acute shortage of the unique bottles that bitters) after the town of Angostura. Years later his son, Don house this equally unique product. Angostura Limited moved Carlos Siegert took the secret of bitters to the island of Trinidad, quickly to identify a new bottle supplier, and the delicate process where the family settled in the mid-19th Century. of restarting production lines was back on track. Bitters were Angostura® aromatic bitters has been made by Trinidad and once again available! Tobago’s House of Angostura for almost 190 years, during which the product’s reputation has travelled the world. The recipe for this top-secret combination of herbs, barks, roots, Angostura Bitters has a tremendous spices and rum is still top-secret, known only to a few. Today, global tradition .... The last thing Angostura Bitters is the industry staple. Cocktails and mixology would not be the same without it. And wherever there is a bar we’re going to do is rest on our of any repute — no matter the corner of the globe — you’ll find laurels. We’re reinforcing our this iconic brand. Mixologists will tell you: Any bar that's trying to do cocktails seriously will feel it's wrong not to use partnerships while we explore new Angostura® aromatic bitters. And to the discerning drinker, “horizons, and taking the brand to a nothing can replace Angostura. Angostura provides a pivotal, herbaceous touch. Tony whole new level! Conigliaro, an award-winning cocktail inventor and owner of 69 Colebrooke Row, a bar in Islington, north , admits to Once again, the international press was on the story. The New stockpiling Angostura® aromatic bitters after learning of the York Post celebrated the fact that “the catastrophic shortage of shortage, describing bitters as a crucial finishing agent in well- the cocktail staple is near an end,” and quoted legendary mixed drinks. “What bitters will do is stretch the rest of the Manhattan barman, Tracy Westmoreland: “I believe it is the end flavours across the palate,” says Conigliaro. of civilization as we know it if we can't have Bitters. It's like when the saber-tooth tiger went extinct. It's a terrible thing. Angostura Bitters & Mixology There is no replacement. Trying to replace Bitters” is like trying to replace mother's milk.” Meanwhile, the Huffington Post As is fitting for this bar staple, the House of Angostura has published a special list of cocktail recipes “in honor of the traditionally played a pivotal role in the professionalisation of imminent return of Angostura Bitters to our shores, and all mixology. The year 2010 has seen a revitalisation of this role, shores.” something the company says will continue well into the future. An interesting side note: The crisis brought new historical “Angostura now has an extremely strong team of distributors information about this amazing product to light. Wayne Curtis, worldwide,” says Wayne Yip Choy, Chief Executive Officer and author of “And a Bottle of Rum: A History of the New World Managing Director. “That gives us the latitude we need to in 10 Cocktails”, and drinks writer for The Atlantic Monthly embark on a series of strategic initiatives that will broaden and noted in his blog: “This is not the first time an Angostura deepen the positioning of the Angostura® aromatic bitters shortage has threatened civilization as we know it. In 1944, brand globally.” German U-boats targeting cargo ships in the Caribbean and on Chief among these initiatives is an ongoing effort to reconnect trans-Atlantic routes led to an Angostura drought throughout the brand with bartenders and those in the mixology profession. To this end, Angostura and its distributors are entering into a The Challenge prizes range of partnerships with bartending guilds, associations and have been schools, targeting those new to the industry. Each partnership is expanded. accompanied by an education drive on classic and new uses of Besides the product that will bring the next generation of mixologists into the Angostura® aromatic bitters fold. And then there’s Angostura® aromatic bitters’ city-by-city training courses in the art of mixology, facilitated by internationally renowned master mixologists. The 2010 world tour has already started and will include Glasgow, London, New York, and Miami. The first of these events took place in Bridgetown Barbados last July — to rave reviews from participants. There, one of the world’s premier mixologists, Dale DeGroff, conducted hands-on competing training sessions for bartenders across the country, in the Global who were taught new, innovative techniques and Final in Trinidad in reacquainted with some of the old 2011, finalists will all established ones. tour the House of Angostura’s master mixology Angostura’s distillery, and will classes will be taught in 10 cities have the unique opportunity to in 2010, and in 20 cities in blend their own rum with the help of 2011. Angostura’s master blender. In a fitting move for this iconic brand, Angostura will host the The finals on the Sunday before Trinidad and Tobago’s iconic festival Carnival takes to the streets. It promises to be an Angostura intoxicating and heady mix of culture and competition. Best of International all, every finalist will receive costumes to play ’mas — all the Cocktail better to enjoy the genuine Carnival experience! Challenge Angostura aromatic bitters Goes Gourmet Perhaps one of the strongest signals that Angostura® aromatic Angostura® aromatic bitters is good for more than cocktails. Its bitters is back in the mix is the return in 2010/2011 of one of use in cooking has been a well kept secret that’s distinguished the company’s best loved events: the Angostura International Caribbean cuisine for generations. Now, if the House of Cocktail Challenge. Angostura is, of course, the only bitters Angostura has its way, its Bitters will be the secret ingredient in manufacturer in the world to host a global event on this scale. good food on a global scale. The company is beginning a Launched in 2005, the Challenge will see bartenders from massive education campaign to expand the use of Bitters in the around the world send in recipes for two original (and uniquely kitchen. First stop, the USA, which is already the largest named) cocktails, one using Angostura® aromatic bitters and consumer of Angostura® aromatic bitters in the world, and the one using Angostura Rum. Judges make a shortlist of entries and UK, where Bitters in the kitchen is already a rising trend. The participants compete by region in heats that are already House of Angostura has set itself a new goal: Not only will there underway. be a bottle of bitters in every bar, but one in every pantry too! This year, according to CEO Wayne Yip Choy, the Challenge To achieve this challenging goal, Angostura® aromatic bitters is offers participants a chance to win a trip to the home of taking the Caribbean cooking experience (which itself is drawing Angostura, Trinidad and Tobago during the country’s signature increasing attention from food spotters around the world) to the festival, Carnival. “We have the bitters, we have the rum, and we rest of the world. From 2011 into 2012, The House of Angostura have one of the most vibrant cultures in the world. Now we’re will roll out a series of partnerships with leading international offering the world’s bartenders the opportunity to pull that all chefs geared to increase awareness of the many ways in which together in two world-beating cocktails at the Global Final of Angostura® aromatic bitters can please the palate and enhance the Angostura International Cocktail Challenge 2010,” he says. foods. Look out for more information on this unique initiative! Angostura® 1919

Only one rum gives you the experience of an entire island. Only one taste can make you feel part of a magical tapestry comprising of the rhythms of a splendidly diverse people united in a spirit of celebration. Angostura 1919 is the rum that captures the spirit of Trinidad and Tobago.

Angostura 1919 is world renowned as a marvelous añejo, made from a blend of light and heavy molasses-based rums aged for a minimum of eight years in charred American oak bourbon barrels. The ratio of different flavours in Angostura 1919 is skilfully balanced by the Master Blender to ensure a consistent taste and aroma. This is a rum with a proud history. In 1932 a great fire destroyed the Trinidad and Tobago Government Rum Bond. Master blender JB Fernandes seized the opportunity to buy the charred casks of rum salvaged from the fire. To his delight, the casks of 1919 rum had aged magnificently, inspiring him to create a much sought after blend, which he called “1919.” In 2001, after years of careful research and development, Angostura’s Master Blender reinstated the 1919 super-premium rum blend. Using production principals originally conceived in 1932, Angostura created this internationally acclaimed rum. Angostura 1919 possesses a rich, golden-amber hue with excellent clarity. It exudes a complex bouquet, brimming over with aromas of cocoa, molasses, caramel and vanilla. It is remarkably soft and well rounded, gliding over the palate without a hint of harshness or biting edge, and ultimately revealing a generous and long- lasting array of toasty flavours. The finish is warm and very relaxing. Angotura 1919 appeals to the true rum aficionado. In markets all over the world, when 1919 touches the palate of the uninitiated, they are absorbed with wonder at the smoothness and the intensity of the flavour. 1919 is a superb introduction to quality rum and a treat for connoisseurs. Sip Angostura 1919 neat, or with a single ice cube you deem worthy. Or enjoy its versatility and flavour in a mixed drink.

Angostura 1919 symbolises the beauty of Trindad and Tobago, its people and their one-of- a kind spirit. It is no wonder that “dix-neuf, dix-neuf” as it is called in France, has received medals and highly sought after international awards as one of the finest rums in the world for taste, aroma and package. • Gold Medal Winner, American Beverage Institute, July 2002 • 95 Rating, Wine Enthusiast Magazine, June 2002 • Highly Recommended four star ****, US Spirits Journal 2002 • Bronze Medal Winner, Outstanding Packaging, Wine and Spirit International Design Awards 2002 • Gold Medal Winner, Wine and Spirit International Competition 2005 • Gold Medal Winner and Rum of the Year Award, Mundus Vini Competition, Germany 2005 • Gold Medal Winner, Mundus Vini Comptetion, Germany 2006 • Gold Medal Winner, San Francisco World Spirits Competition 2009 Angostura® 1824

The House of Angostura was established in 1824 when the world famous Angostura Aromatic Bitters was developed. In 1947, Angostura established its own distillery and became synonomous with producing the finest rums on the market. Those 63 years of experience in fermenting, distilling, ageing, and blending, come together to deliver truly smooth rum, quite different from any other rum produced in the Caribbean: Angostura 1824.

Angostura 1824 was launched in 1999 to commemorate the year the company was founded. This wonderful rich rum is steeped as much in history as in flavour. It is skilfully blended and hand casked in charred American oak bourbon barrels for a minimum of 12 years and upon optimum maturity it is hand-drawn, filtered and hand bottled. Angostura 1824 is a premium blend that celebrates a tradition in excellence. Each step in creating 1824 receives the personal attention of the Angostura master craftsmen who make it their mission to ensure that every sip lives up to its unmatched reputation. Often referred to as the ‘Rolls-Royce’ of rums, 1824 is appropriately packaged in an individually stamped thick, heavy, broad shouldered bottle with a wax sealed cork top. Rum lovers everywhere go out of their way to get their hands on a bottle and praise its quality and premium taste. Dark gold in colour, Angostura 1824 offers a seamlessly smooth texture and well-rounded, medium to full body. The bouquet is seductively rich with aromas of sweet molasses, vanilla, honey, spice and cognac notes. Angostura 1824 has been recognised by international judges with the world’s top spirit awards. In 2009 it was awarded the top honour of Best In Show for Rum at The San Francisco World Spirits Competition. It has won the coveted Gold Award for Best Rum in its Category at the International Wine and Spirit Championships and a Gold Award at the Rum Masters. Most recently, 1824 hit the headlines at the launch of The San Fernando, one of three hi- tech patrol ships commissioned by The Republic of Trinidad and Tobago. In an exciting break with tradition, a bottle of Angostura 1824 replaced the customery champagne when the ship was launched as it left the famous Glasgow Clyde shipbuilders in Scotland. Forget the champagne and sip and savour velvety smooth 1824 neat or on the rocks as you celebrate a very special occasion! Angostura's BOLD Event