Judging
Date
July 27, 2025
Warehouse
Deadline
July 10, 2025
Winners
Announcement
August 12, 2025
Top Rums offer excellent quality for the price and have a great package that judges picked at the USA Spirits Ratings. Great range from all over the world that you can consider adding to your spirit stores or restaurant spirits menus.
If you are a rum drinker, do try these at your local spirit store or at your favorite restaurants. These spirits have won on the merit of quality, value, and package
An elegant aged rum with a powerful aroma and body, offering deep complexity and layers of flavor. Tasting notes include honey, molasses, baking spices, cinnamon, and clove, contributing to a deep and complex profile. 98 Points. Gold Medal.
Producer Name: BHAKTA Spirits
Country: Jamaica
Vintage: 20 & Older
A dark rum with a harmonious blend of brown sugar, smoke, and spice with a beautifully balanced complexity, velvet texture, and gentle warmth complement notes of chestnut honey, banana, and caramelized pineapple.97 Points. Gold Medal.
Producer Name: Elixir Distillers
Country: Scotland
Vintage: N/A
An aged rum with a deep caramel color, offering notes of cacao, banana, brown sugar, and molasses. The presence of cardamom adds a nice touch, creating a full-bodied and rich experience with a powerful aroma.94 Points. Gold Medal.
Producer Name: MBG International Premium Brands
Country: Barbados
Vintage: 8
An aged rum that exudes elegance and richness. Its delicate smoothness carries notes of honey and vanilla, offering a truly delicious and satisfying experience.94 Points. Gold Medal.
Producer Name: Beenleigh Artisan Distillers
Country: Australia
Vintage: 9
An aged rum of elegant sweetness and rich character, with notes of toasted cereals, caramel, and a buttery essence. A blend of honey, vanilla, and spiced notes, leads to a smooth, long, and powerful finish.94 Points. Gold Medal.
Producer Name: Beenleigh Artisan Distillers
Country: Australia
Vintage: 9
A dark rum offering notes of honey, caramel, and orange rinds, complemented by warm brown sugar and spice on the nose. The palate showcases a balance of warm sugar and spice. 93 Points. Gold Medal.
Producer Name: Ron Puntacana Club Tesoro
Country: Dominican Republic
Vintage: 15
BODEGAS PAPIAMENTO ARUBA RESERVE
An aged rum with a rich and deep profile, offering tropical flavors of coconut, banana, and toasted cereals. This elegant and delicious rum features a textured quality, complemented by notes of maple, molasses, and hints. 92 Points. Gold Medal.
Producer Name: BARACA PRESTIGE DISTILLERIES NV
Country: Panama
Vintage: 15
An aged rum of deep tropical allure, where oak intertwines with baking spices, cinnamon, and vanilla. Full-bodied with a smooth finish graced by toasted coconut notes. 92 Points. Gold Medal.
Producer Name: LICORES SINC, S.A.
Country: Dominican Republic
Vintage: 20 & Older
An aged rum with caramel, fruit, oak, and baking spice notes. Layers of nutmeg, cardamom, vanilla, and cinnamon create an elegant palate, leading to a well-rounded finish.91 Points. Gold Medal.
Producer Name: Ron Santa Teresa
Country: Venezuela, Bolivarian Republic of
Vintage: N/A
A spiced rum with butterscotch, brown sugar, and baking spice notes. Fresh and spicy nose with hints of clove and cinnamon. Medium dry and spicy palate with mace, cumin, black pepper, and baked apple flavors.91 Points. Gold Medal.
Producer Name: Outlaw Distillery
Country: United States
Vintage: 1
BODEGAS PAPIAMENTO CARIBBEAN CARNIVAL
An aged rum with tropical sweetness and fruity notes. This lighter-bodied rum boasts delightful flavors of honey and vanilla, making it an easy-sipping choice.91 Points. Gold Medal.
Producer Name: BARACA PRESTIGE DISTILLERIES NV
Country: Panama
Vintage: 8
An aged rum with a full-bodied richness, offering flavors of vanilla, nutmeg, and toasted coconut. Its long finish is sweet and lingering, leaving behind pleasant notes of oak. 91 Points. Gold Medal.
Producer Name: Precision Wine & Spirits
Country: Panama
Vintage: 5
A golden rum that reveals delightful character through a caramelized banana and tropical fruit flavor profile, offering a rich and versatile experience for sipping or crafting cocktails.91 Points. Gold Medal.
Producer Name: Beenleigh Artisan Distillers
Country: Australia
Vintage: 3
PAPA'S PILAR SHERRY-FINISHED RUM
Dark rum with flavors and aromas of orange peel, candied oranges, caramelized bananas, and spice on the nose as well as the palate with a fuller body making it a great sipping spirit. 91 Points. Gold Medal.
Producer Name: Papa's Pilar Rum
Country: United States
Vintage: 20 & Older
HARD TRUTH TOASTED COCONUT RUM
A Coconut Rum with salted caramel, coffee, toffee, and French vanilla flavors. 90 Points. Gold Medal.
Producer Name: Hard Truth Distilling Company
Country: United States
Vintage: 0
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