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AWARDS & RECOGNITION

Building a premium rum brand is a slow and patient process; St. Nicholas Abbey is proud of the international recognition our rums have received since our inception.

INTERNATIONAL WINE AND SPIRIT COMPETITION 2017

St Nicholas Abbey Golden Rum 5YO: Silver St Nicholas Abbey White Rum: Silver

INTERNATIONAL WINE AND SPIRITS COMPETITION

2016

St Nicholas Abbey Golden Rum 18YO: Gold St Nicholas Abbey Golden Rum 12-15YP: Silver Outstanding St Nicholas Abbey Golden Rum 5YO: Silver St Nicholas Abbey White Rum: Silver

2015

St Nicholas Abbey Golden Rum 10YO: Silver Outstanding St Nicholas Abbey Golden Rum 5YO (Packaging Competition): Bronze St Nicholas Abbey Golden Rum 10YO (Packaging Competition): Bronze St Nicholas Abbey Golden Rum 15YO (Packaging Competition): Bronze St Nicholas Abbey White Rum (Packaging Competition): Bronze

2013

St Nicholas Abbey White Rum (Caribbean): Silver St Nicholas Abbey Golden Rum (Caribbean 15 Year Old): Bronze St Nicholas Abbey Golden Rum (Caribbean 10 Year Old): Silver Outstanding

2009

St. Nicholas Abbey Golden Rum (Caribbean 10 Year Old): Silver

The International Wine and Spirit Competition (IWSC) was founded in 1969 and stands as the premier competition of its kind. Its aim is to promote the quality and excellence of the world's best wines, spirits and liqueurs, a standard achieved through a rigorous two-stage judging process of professional blind tasting and detailed technical (chemical and microbiological) analysis that takes place at the competition's headquarters in Surrey, UK. To ensure perfect conditions, the premises include temperature-controlled cellars, a fully equipped independent laboratory for technical analysis and three dedicated tasting rooms.

For more information about the IWSC, please visit its website.

RUM MASTERS 2016

St Nicholas Abbey White Rum: Gold St Nicholas Abbey Golden Rum 15YO: Gold St Nicholas Abbey Golden Rum 5YO: Silver St Nicholas Abbey Golden Rum 10YO: Silver

RUM FEST UK

2012

Distillery of the Year 2012 Best Boutique White Rum

Rum Fest UK is the world's premier rum festival and the largest of its kind held over the course of three days, it serves to showcase rums from across the globe, bringing together the industry's finest producers, experts and consumers.  The event has influenced the creation of other notable rum events held in Miami, Berlin, Paris and other locales. St. Nicholas Abbey has maintained a consistent presence at Rum Fest UK since 2008, winning accolades each year (see below). Visit Rum Fest UK online for more information.

MINISTRY OF RUM TASTING COMPETITION

2009

Gold Medal - Premium Rum

The Ministry of Rum Tasting Competition stands apart from others held in the US and Europe as it focuses on Sugar Cane Spirits, which are judged on their own merit and in classes recognised by the Sugar Cane Spirits industry.

Entrants are judged for their aroma, initial taste, body and finish on a scale of 1 - 25 for each attribute.  At least 20 judges at each tasting session ensures that no one or two judges can influence the results and that each spirit is judged on its own merit.

Visit the Ministry of Rum for more information.

SAN FRANCISCO WORLD SPIRITS COMPETITION

2013

St Nicholas Abbey Rum: Gold Medal St Nicholas Abbey White Rum: Silver Medal

HONG KONG INTERNATIONAL WINE & SPIRIT COMPETITION

2013

St Nicholas Abbey White Rum: Silver Winner St Nicholas Abbey Golden Rum 10YO: Gold Winner St Nicholas Abbey Golden Rum 15YO: Gold Winner

INTERNATIONAL WINE AND SPIRIT COMPETITION 2017

St Nicholas Abbey Golden Rum 5YO: Silver  
St Nicholas Abbey White Rum: Silver

INTERNATIONAL WINE AND SPIRITS COMPETITION

2016

St Nicholas Abbey Golden Rum 18YO: Gold St Nicholas Abbey Golden Rum 12-15YP: Silver Outstanding St Nicholas Abbey Golden Rum 5YO: Silver St Nicholas Abbey White Rum: Silver

2015

St Nicholas Abbey Golden Rum 10YO: Silver Outstanding St Nicholas Abbey Golden Rum 5YO (Packaging Competition): Bronze St Nicholas Abbey Golden Rum 10YO (Packaging Competition): Bronze St Nicholas Abbey Golden Rum 15YO (Packaging Competition): Bronze St Nicholas Abbey White Rum (Packaging Competition): Bronze

2013

St Nicholas Abbey White Rum (Caribbean): Silver St Nicholas Abbey Golden Rum (Caribbean 15 Year Old): Bronze St Nicholas Abbey Golden Rum (Caribbean 10 Year Old): Silver Outstanding

2009

St. Nicholas Abbey Golden Rum (Caribbean 10 Year Old): Silver

The International Wine and Spirit Competition (IWSC) was founded in 1969 and stands as the premier competition of its kind. Its aim is to promote the quality and excellence of the world's best wines, spirits and liqueurs, a standard achieved through a rigorous two-stage judging process of professional blind tasting and detailed technical (chemical and microbiological) analysis that takes place at the competition's headquarters in Surrey, UK. To ensure perfect conditions, the premises include temperature-controlled cellars, a fully equipped independent laboratory for technical analysis and three dedicated tasting rooms.

For more information about the IWSC, please visit its website.