Angostura bitters, developed in 1824 by Johann Gottlieb Benjamin Siegert, a German doctor, was created in the Venezuelan city of Angostura, now known as Ciudad Bolivar. Siegert set up a hospital on the orders of Simon Bolivar, the South American freedom fighter, and initially developed the tonic as a treatment for tropical diseases.

Over time, however, it gained popularity as a condiment and is now a key ingredient in the preparation of classic cocktails.

Angostura 1919 is one of Angostura's outstanding products and has established itself as a premium rum on an international level.

Its history dates back to 1932, when a fire destroyed the headquarters of the Caribbean Rum Association, leaving only a few charred barrels. These barrels, which were acquired by Angostura's master distiller Fernandez, still contained rum from 1919. After its discovery, the rum was carefully blended and marketed under the name 1919 Aged Rum, reflecting the quality and historical heritage of the original rum.

Awards:

- San Francisco World Spirits Competition: Gold Medal 2009

- Mundus Vini: Rum of the Year 2005 and 2006

- Beverage Institute of Chicago: Gold Medal 2005

- American Beverage Institute: Gold Medal 2002