MANILA, Philippines — Tanduay Especia Spiced Rum continues to garner international recognition by bagging the prestigious Double Gold Medal from the Asia Spirits Ratings, a leading spirits brand competition based in Hong Kong. The award-winning Philippine product was also declared Rum of the Year and Best Spirit of the Year by Value for 2025.
“Every medal we receive is an honor not just for Tanduay but for the Philippines. We share this recognition with our hardworking team, whose dedication and passion enable us to showcase the best of Filipino craftsmanship to the world,” said Roy Kristoffer Sumang, International Business Development Manager of Tanduay.
The Asia Spirits Ratings recognizes spirit brands according to their quality, value for money, and what they look like. To earn a Double Gold, a product needs to score 96-100 points. The Gold Medal is awarded to those who score 90-95 points; the Silver Medal to those who score 85-89 points; and the Bronze Medal to those who score 80-84 points.
Tanduay Especia Spiced Rum received the highest score in the contest, earning 96 points, to earn the top honor alongside Kenya’s Mara Gin. The judges were particularly impressed with Tanduay Especia Spiced Rum’s taste, noting how “gingerbread and biscotti aromas open to a layered palate of chocolate, almond, and nutmeg, finishing long with butterscotch and warm spice.”
More Tanduay Products Receive Medals
Apart from Tanduay Especia Spiced Rum, several Tanduay products also earned medals from Asia Spirits Ratings.
Tanduay Asian Rum Gold, Tanduay Double Rum, and Tanduay 10-Year Old Rum all received Silver Medals. Embassy Whisky, Tanduay Overproof Rum, Tanduay Rhum Dark 5 Years, Tanduay Asian Rum Silver, Tanduay 1854, and Tanduay Superior were awarded Bronze Medals.
“These medals inspire us to continue Tanduay’s winning legacy by staying true to our tradition while constantly pursuing product innovation,” Sumang said.
