Rum and Cane Spirit Entry Categories

Spirit made from molasses juice that has not been aged in a barrel for a minimum of 2 years.

Spirit made from freshly pressed sugarcane juice AND must either be unaged or under-aged, i.e., with less than two (2) years maturation in wooden casks.

White Rum must be matured in wooden casks for a minimum two (2) years (in accordance with the Excise Act 1901), but be clear in colour and exhibit characteristics generally understood to meet the definition of “white rum”.

Must have an ABV of 50% or more, must exhibit a colour and flavour clearly associated with maturation in wooden casks for at least 2 years and exhibit characteristics generally understood to meet the definition of “dark rum”.

Refers to batch distillation only.

Can include single column, twin or multi column systems and refers to a continuous distillation set up.

Refers to a blend of distillation types

Rum or cane spirit that has an inclusion of spices, herbs, fruits and/or nuts. May include sweeteners and alternative flavourings as long as the product is marketed and would be recognised by the consumer as a spiced rum product.

Full flavoured rums that can either be with a single predominant ingredient or non-traditional mix of ingredients.

Must be produced using rum or cane spirit as a base spirit, have a minimum ABV of 15% with a minimum content of sweetening products, expressed as invert sugar, of not less than 100g/l (grams per litre)

The overall design of the bottle: shape, colour, functionality and any embossing, decorative finishes, coatings or direct printed elements as well as visual appeal.