FIJI-MADE rum from Rum Co. of Fiji scooped top honours at three of the world’s most prestigious spirits competition, bagging 25 medals in total and showcasing Fiji’s potentials through its locally named brands.
“This clean sweep across continents confirms Rum Co. of Fiji’s standing among the world’s premium rum producers and highlights the growing global recognition of Fiji made spirits,” Rum Co. of Fiji said in its announcement yesterday.
“These wins are for Fiji,” said Mike Spencer, general manager of Paradise Fiji, the parent company of Rum Co. of Fiji.
“They prove that Fiji crafted rums can compete – and win – on the world stage.
“All three competitions are internationally respected for their rigorous judging criteria and expert tasting panels.
“Winning at this level signals not only the outstanding quality of our rums but also Rum Co. of Fiji’s commitment to craftsmanship, innovation and authenticity.
“With every medal, Rum Co. of Fiji continues to raise the bar for the Pacific and showcase what is possible when bold local ingredients, traditional methods and world class expertise come together.
“This is a proud moment for Fiji and a reminder that our small island nation is producing spirits of global distinction,” Mr Spencer said.
The Fijian-made rums were entered into the 2025 International Wine & Spirit Competition (IWSC) in London, the San Francisco World Spirits Competition (SFWSC) and Germany’s ISW Meininger’s International Spirits Awards.
Awards won:
International Wine & Spirit Competition (IWSC), London
Gold
RATU 5 Year Old Spiced Rum
Silver
BATI Coffee Rum Liqueur
Bounty Overproof Premium Dark Rum
Bronze
BATI Banana Rum Liqueur
BATI Dark Rum
BATI Spiced Rum
BATI Coconut Rum Liqueur
RATU 10 Year Old White Rum
San Francisco World Spirits Competition (SFWSC)
Gold
BATI Coconut Rum
BATI Banana Rum
RATU 5 Year Old Dark Rum
Silver
BATI Dark Rum
BATI White Rum
BATI Spiced Rum
BATI Coffee Rum
RATU 5 Year Old Spiced Rum
RATU 8 Year Old Signature Blend
Bounty Overproof Premium Dark Rum
Bronze
BATI White Chocolate Rum
RATU 10 Year Old White Rum
ISW Meininger’s International Spirits Awards, Germany
Gold
BATI Coffee Rum
BATI Coconut Rum
BATI Spiced Rum
RATU 8 Year Old Signature Blend
RATU 10 Year Old White Rum
