Malibu

Malibu is one of the most famous names among the world's biggest alcohol brands. It remains one of the exclusive rum makers in the world.

Introduction :

Unlike what the name suggests Mailbu or Malibu rum, as it is better known, is made in Barbados. Things don't end just there. Even the bottling of Malibu does not happen anywhere near Malibu. The bottling of Malibu is done further off in Dumbarton in Scotland. Pernod Ricard takes care of the bottling of Malibu.

Specialty of Malibu :

The specialty of the rum lies in the fact that it comprises of natural coconut extract as one of its main ingredients. The Mailbu rum is a clear drink; though it does come packaged in a white and opaque bottle. However, the Malibu is slightly on the viscous side as compared to regular rum; what with the presence of coconut extracts.

History of Malibu :

Malibu was first concocted in the year 1895. Quite immediately the popularity of the drink spread and Malibu became an instant success worldwide. It was marketed as a drink that was “Seriously Easy Going”. In a sharp contrast from the stressful lives in the West and their preferences for hard drinks, Malibu was something that began to be associated with lots of leisure and relaxation.

The success of the initial Malibu prompted the production of various flavors of the drink. The Malibu Lime was the first among them. However, the popularity level did not go anywhere. This caused the drink to sink without a trace by the year 2003.

Types of Malibu :

However, this did not stop the company from curbing their experimentations with Malibu. Today there are numerous variations and flavors of Malibu. Some of the others are listed below:

• Malibu Mango Rum
• Malibu Passion fruit Rum
• Malibu Pineapple Rum