This Rums of the Year list is drawn from the results of the top international spirit competitions. Below is an overview of current rum industry trends and tasting notes on the 2024 Rums of the Year.
A Dominican rum and a French flavored rum were judged the world’s best rums, each winning Platinum medals, at the 2025 Beverage Testing Institute (BevTest) rum judging. Twenty-three rums won Gold ...