The winners of the International Rum Conference held in Madrid, Spain were announced yesterday. The competition is broken up into categories as follows with the double gold medal winners.
Rhum AgrÃcole Classification, produced with 100% fresh
sugarcane juice, recognized under A.O.C.1 or produced in French
territories. Possible variants: alambique still, continuous column still or mix of
both distillates.
•Rhum Agricole White: Clement Canne Bleue
•Rhum Agricole Aged, 5 years or less: Clement Rhum Vieux VSOP
•Rhum Agricole Extra Aged, 6-10 years(Rhum Vieux): Cuvee Homere Clement Vieux Agricole
•Rhum Agricole Special Harvest (Rhum Millesimes): Baton de Cannelle Entier
•Rhum Agricole Fruit Flavored, with possible variants
depending on proof: Mangue Passion
Molasses or Cane Derivatives Classification. Possible
variants: alambique still, continuous column still or mix of both distillates.
•White Rum: Don Q Crystal
•Aged Rum 5 years or less: Don Q Anejo
• Extra Aged Rum, 6-10 years: Roble Viejo Extra Anejo, Ron de Jeremy Reserva, and Cubaney Reserva 7
• Extra Aged Superior Rum, 11-15 years: Zaya Gran Reserva 12 Anos and Diplomatico Reserva Exclusiva
• Premium Aged Rum, 16-20 years: Cartavio XO
This is an impressive list of rums and a good many of these winners are available for your own tasting at the Rum Bar here in Key West. Stop by and see me and I'll introduce you to some of the winners from Madrid. ;o)
