CATEGORIES
The Event Organiser will be recognising Winners and presenting Awards in the Categories outlined below. It is the responsibility of each Company to indicate the correct Category for each Entry. The Category indicated in the on-line process needs to be consistent with the information contained on the labels and/or promotional information for each Rum. The basic Categories for the Competition are as follows:
PURE SINGLE RUM – Molasses + 100% Batch (POT) Still Distillation
This is a Molasses-based Rum from a Single Distillery/Estate, and distilled only from a Pot Still. (“batch” distillation)
Aged < 3 Years Aged 3 – 6 Years Aged > 6 Years
PURE SINGLE SUGARCANE RUM – Sugarcane Juice + 100% Batch (POT) Still Distillation
This is a Sugarcane Juice Rum from a Single Distillery/Estate using their own Sugarcane, and distilled only from a Pot Still. (“batch” distillation)
Aged < 3 Years Aged 3 – 6 Years Aged > 6 Years
SINGLE BLENDED – Blend of Traditional Column and Pot Still
Aged < 3 Years Aged 3 – 6 Years Aged > 6 Years
TRADITIONAL RUM – Traditional Column Still Distillation
Aged < 3 Years Aged 3 – 6 Years Aged > 6 Years
MODERN RUM – Modern / Industrial Multi-Column Distillation
Aged < 3 Years Aged 3 – 6 Years Aged > 6 Years
A.O.C. MARTINIQUE RHUM AGRICOLE – Martinique Rum has its own classification.
Legend
Pure = 100% Pot Still Rum Single = Single Distillery A.O.C. = Appellation d’Origine Contrôlée
Cachaca
Cachaca Un-aged
Cachaca Aged
Spiced Rum Spirit Aperitif with variants based on Alcohol strength
Fruit Flavored Rum Spirit Aperitif with variants based on Alcohol strength
Overproof Rum (Alcohol Strength >= 65% ABV or 130 Proof)
RTD ((Ready To Drink)
Rum Cream (Lactose base)