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Founder
Don
Angel J. Leáñez |
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The Story of 'Caribe Ponche' is a story of fascinating people surfing the ups and downs of history.
The rich tradition and legendary quality of Leáñez's products can be traced
to the
bountiful cultural heritage of Curacao.
Don Angel J.
Leáñez emigrated from Venezuela to the picturesque colonial Dutch-Caribbean island of Curacao, in 1918.
His early experiments with the distillation of rum, soon led him to produce his first
few cases with ingredients he had imported from
France.
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Don
Leáñez used his original rum blend, in creating the
well known cream liqueur Caribe
Ponche'.
Increased demand, beyond his friends and family, soon allowed Don
Leáñez to move his operations out of the
home and into a self-built shop.
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Don
Leáñez's many economic & social contributions to the island, and to the trade relations between Curacao and
Venezuela, earned him three
decorations: one by the Dutch Queen, and two by Venezuelan
Presidents.
Decorated as Knight by the Dutch Queen, in 1960. |
Don
Leáñez's business ideology is the foundation of the firm, Industrias Tip Top
Leáñez. The same integrity has been adopted by the second and third generation family members.
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