Rhum Barbancourt Wins Gold at the “Best Aged Rum Awards 2026” 

Barbancourt 15 Year Reserve du Domaine and Barbancourt 8 Year Five Star both receive gold medals at the international competition organized by The Fifty Best.

Haitian distillery Barbancourt has been recognized at the 2026 “Best Aged Rum Awards”, a competition organized by the specialized guide The Fifty Best. Two of its flagship rums were honored during this edition.

Barbancourt 15 Year Reserve du Domaine and Barbancourt 8 Year Five Star each received a gold medal, confirming the brand’s international recognition within the global spirits industry.

The rums in competition were evaluated through blind tastings conducted by a prequalified panel of judges. The assessment followed strict professional criteria, including aroma, complexity, balance, and overall quality. Medals were awarded after the compilation of scores and the final deliberation of the judging panel.

The digital guide The Fifty Best, available at TheFiftyBest.com, specializes in the evaluation of wines and spirits. Tastings are conducted according to a rigorous methodology and involve a panel composed of specialized journalists, spirits professionals, mixologists, collectors, and experienced enthusiasts.

This double distinction further strengthens the international reputation of Rhum Barbancourt, one of the most emblematic brands in Haiti’s rum industry, widely recognized for its craftsmanship and the quality of its products.

Over the years, the Barbancourt distillery has accumulated numerous awards in international competitions, helping to enhance the global visibility of Haitian rum in the premium spirits market.