The annual event, owned and produced by Caribbean Journal, features platinum sponsors Tradewind Aviation and WIMCO St. St. Petersburg with Barth Properties. Back to Barth.
that Caribbean Rum Awards Going back to st barth Year 9 — Hosting a week of tastings, judging, beachfront programming and the most-watched rum competition. caribbean.
An annual event, we own and produce it. caribbean journalhas been the region’s premier rum competition for nine years. A week-long celebration of Caribbean rum craftsmanship brings together distillers, sommeliers, rum experts, brand executives and rum enthusiasts on one of the Caribbean’s most coveted islands. caribbean For select programs spread over multiple days.
The 2026 edition will be held in 2026. st barthThe five-day itinerary is structured around the competition itself and a series of signature parties, tastings and culinary moments across the island.
schedule
This week opens at monday with signature white party to island on the beachA long-awaited beachside kickoff. Caribbean Rum Awards main.
tuesday It’s the heart of the program. official Rum Judgingwith Caribbean Rum Awards A panel evaluating entries from across local distilleries in a private competition to determine this year’s winner.
wednesday bring signature beach partyOne of the most anticipated nights st barth Social calendar.
thursday exclusive VIP Rum TastingAn invitation-only evening showcasing an extensive collection of Caribbean rums alongside this year’s competition entries. Caribbean Rum Awards experience.
The week peaks. friday with signature Rum pairing dinnerOne of the most loved nights on the event’s annual calendar is a multi-course dinner combining Caribbean rum and chef-driven cuisine.
Why This Matters to Caribbean Rum
that Caribbean Rum Awards It has become the best rum competition. caribbean We have over nine years of programming experience with a panel of judges and competition structures that have helped raise the global profile of Caribbean rum at a moment when the category is gaining significant international momentum.
The competition is judged through annual international blind tastings by a panel of rum experts from around the world and is divided into eight categories. caribbean rum Full range from white molasses and aged molasses base expressions agricultural rumFrance’s iconic sugarcane juice rum caribbean. The most prestigious of those categories are: Uber-Premium Molasses and Uber-Premium Rum Agricole A veritable collection of heavyweight rums, a segment comprised entirely of rums selling for over $400 a bottle. The winners of these two categories will receive the event’s signature title: The world championshipAwarded annually to the world’s best rum, it is widely considered the world’s most prestigious individual rum honor. caribbean.
Caribbean rum has long been one of the lesser-known spirits categories on the world stage, with the region producing some of the most unique aged, blended and single cask rums in the world. that Caribbean Rum Awards It is designed to highlight craftsmanship, recognizing the distillers, master blenders and brands that have made Caribbean rum the category it is today.
“What started out as a celebration of the region’s spirits has truly become a platform to showcase Caribbean rum on a larger scale – a global audience that it has long deserved,” he said. Alexander BrittelFounder and Editor-in-Chief caribbean journal and founder Caribbean Rum Awards. “The talent coming out of the region’s distilleries today is extraordinary, and the Caribbean Rum Awards exist to ensure that talent is recognized. We can’t think of a better place to do that than St. Barth, and we’re proud to welcome this event into its ninth year.”
partner
2026 Caribbean Rum Awards Available in partnership with two Platinum Sponsors — Tradewind Airlines and WIMCO St Barths Real Estate — both have become central to the event experience on the island.
Tradewind Airlines A leading civil aviation operator. st barth and caribbeanScheduled to operate regularly saint john, st thomas, antigua and St. Barth Gustav III AirportWith private charter services throughout the region. Airlines are one of the most popular arrival options. Caribbean Rum Awards Guests heading to the island.
WIMCO St Barths Real Estate We are the best villa rental operator. st barthWe have an extensive portfolio of premium villas spread across the island. st barth A luxurious travel experience. The partnership integrates: Caribbean Rum Awards Programming as one of the most recognized hospitality operators on the island.
“As we approach 2026, we Caribbean Rum Awards “We continue to be a source of pride and purpose,” said Victoria Johne, general manager of Wimco St Barth Properties. “We look back with gratitude on what we have achieved together, and look forward with renewed enthusiasm to another year of celebrating the exceptional craftsmanship that defines Caribbean rum. This year, we are committed to deepening our collaboration and expanding the global recognition this outstanding spirit deserves. Thank you for inviting us to join you in this ongoing mission. Together, we are not only promoting the spirit, but preserving its heritage and creating unforgettable moments for rum lovers around the world.”
St Barth’s and Caribbean Rum Awards
st barth It has become nature’s home. Caribbean Rum Awards.
The 8-square-mile French Caribbean island is Lesser Antillesis one of the most recognized luxury hospitality scenes in the entire region, and its iconic hotels, world-class restaurants, dining and bar culture have long established it as one of the most talked-about travel destinations in the world. caribbean.
combination of st barth Geographical location in the culinary scene and center of rum production Lesser AntillesAnd its long-standing role as a gathering place for the Caribbean’s hospitality and cultural communities makes it an ideal setting for the Rum Awards. The annual event has become one of the most anticipated weeks in the world. st barth calendar.
bigger picture
The 2026 edition is Caribbean Rum Awards It lands at a particularly strong moment. caribbean rum.
This category has continued to receive significant international recognition over the past few years. caribbean Rum is increasingly appearing on lists of the world’s best spirits, in award-winning bars and on the global fine cocktail scene. that Caribbean Rum Awards It’s been one of the most visible drivers of growing awareness, and the 2026 edition is positioned to expand on that work.
This week is structured around the same principles that have defined the event since its inception. That means celebrating spirits, recognizing craftsmanship and putting the region’s most special rums in front of audiences best positioned to champion them.
The 2026 edition marks its 9th anniversary. Caribbean Rum Awards — brings the event forward one year from the 10-year milestone and continues one of its signature gatherings on a broader scale. caribbean Hospitality and Culture Calendar.
For more information, visit the Caribbean Rum Awards.
