Emilio Bacardis Life Becomes an Exciting Graphic Novel

British comic writer Warren Ellis and American comic artist

Michael Allred have joined forces to create The Spirit of Bacardi,
a graphic novel that explores the life of Emilio Bacardi and the
roots of the popular rum brand in Cuba. The production of the
book uses real BACARD rum in the publishing ink and an
unconventional sheet size to tell the story of Don Facundo
Bacardi and his eldest son, Emilio.
The Spirit of Bacardi begins in Cuba with the struggle for
independence from Spain at the end of the 19th century. While
the book recognizes the achievements of Don Facundo, Emilio
becomes the primary protagonist. Both Ellis and Allred have
striven to do the unique Bacardi story justice and articulate what
has made the Bacardi family so successful. The story follows
Emilios arrest and exile during the Cuban war, as well as his
return to the country as governor after the Spanish-American
War.
Ellis was given free rein to write the books script, which he based
largely on Bacardi archive material. Allred, on the other hand,
attempted to faithfully represent the iconic historical figure while
keeping the tone of the drawing true to Ellis script.