For this reason it was often used as the ignition source for "flaming shots"[3][4] and even for at-home pyrotechnic stunts.
[5] The bottle carried a warning label advising consumers, among other things, "do not use this product for flaming dishes or other drinks."
Nevertheless, Bacardi faced at least two lawsuits from consumers who claimed to have been badly injured by the product's flames.
[6][7] While the company never issued a formal statement regarding the product's discontinuation, it has been speculated that "it's a pretty good guess that Bacardi got sick of being sued.
"[2] Bacardi 151 was typically used in sweet drinks, such as the Hurricane and Caribou Lou, which combine rum and fruit juices.