Tanduay’s Double Rum and Other Products Adjudged as One of the Best
From among thousands of spirits across the globe, Tanduay
Double Rum was adjudged as one of the best by the Wine & Spirits
Wholesalers of America and the 2019 San Francisco World Spirits Competition
(SFWSC).
Tanduay Double Rum received the gold medal from the Wine
& Spirits Wholesalers of America and the silver medal in the SFWSC. Almost
3,000 spirits joined the latter’s competition this year, the largest in its
19-year history.
“We are honored to receive these awards. They are testaments
to our commitment to making world-class products and highlighting the
craftsmanship of the Filipino,” said Lucio “Bong” Tan, president and chief
operating officer of Tanduay Distillers, Inc.
Filipino Rum at Its Finest
Tanduay has a full range of rums that are categorized
according to their type (dark, gold, white), proof (alcohol strength), age, and
character.
Tanduay Double Rum is a blend of 2 aged reserves—16-year-old
rum and 5-year-old rum that are aged in the barrel for another 2 years. It is
produced in small batches with a minimum run of only 5,000 bottles per
production. It is a “sipping rum” that belongs to the cognac level of spirits.
“Tanduay Double Rum embodies the value of paying tribute to
all the men and women behind Tanduay’s success—one that is
distinctly Filipino. It is Filipino rum at its finest, one that is meticulously
crafted and will surely satisfy the discerning taste of rum connoisseurs around
the world,” Tan said.
Other Major Awards
Tanduay has likewise received top honors for its other
spirits. Tanduay White Rum and Tanduay Dark Rhum also received the gold medal
from the Wine & Spirits Wholesalers of America. Its
Tanduay Asian Rum Gold and Tanduay Boracay Cappuccino
Flavored Rum, meanwhile, were awarded silver medals.
The SFWSC likewise honored Tanduay Asian Rum Gold, Tanduay
Asian Rum Silver, Tanduay Boracay Cappuccino Flavored Rum, and Tanduay White
Rum with silver medals. Both Tanduay Dark Rhum and Tanduay Boracay Coconut
Flavored Rum received bronze medals.
Tanduay has a rich tradition of rum-making. As it marks its
165th year in the Philippines, it celebrates its tradition of quality and
likewise works towards environmental sustainability to continue making products
that Filipinos can be truly proud of.
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