HAMILTON, Bermuda, July 6, 2026 - BACARDÍ® Rum, the world’s most awarded rum, is proud to announce that five expressions from its portfolio have been recognized at the 2026 San Francisco World Spirits Competition (SFWSC), one of the world's most respected and influential spirits competitions, where products are evaluated through blind tastings by a panel of industry experts.
Leading the honors, BACARDÍ Gran Reserva Diez Rum received a Double Gold Medal with an outstanding score of 98 points, while BACARDÍ Reserva Ocho Rum and BACARDÍ Gold Rum each earned Gold Medals. BACARDÍ Coconut Flavored Rum was awarded a Silver Medal, and BACARDÍ Superior Rum received a Bronze Medal.
2026 San Francisco World Spirits Competition Results:
Double Gold (98 points): BACARDÍ Gran Reserva Diez Rum
Gold (92 points): BACARDÍ Reserva Ocho Rum
Gold (90 points): BACARDÍ Gold Rum
Silver: BACARDÍ Coconut Rum
Bronze: BACARDÍ Superior Rum
These recognitions celebrate BACARDÍ's continued commitment to crafting exceptional rum and building on more than 160 years of rum-making heritage.
The San Francisco World Spirits Competition will continue announcing its Best of Class finalists throughout the year, with the official winners to be revealed at the Top Shelf 2026 Awards Gala in San Francisco on November 8, 2026.
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About BACARDÍ® Rum – The World's Most Awarded Rum
In 1862, in the city of Santiago de Cuba, founder Don Facundo Bacardí Massó revolutionized the spirits industry when he created a light-bodied rum with a particularly smooth taste – BACARDÍ. The unique taste of BACARDÍ rum inspired cocktail pioneers to invent some of the world's most famous recipes including the BACARDÍ Mojito, the BACARDÍ Daiquiri, the BACARDÍ Cuba Libre, the BACARDÍ Piña Colada and the BACARDÍ El Presidente. BACARDÍ rum is the world's most awarded spirit, with more than 1000 awards for quality, taste and innovation. Today, BACARDÍ rum is made mainly in Puerto Rico where it is crafted to ensure the taste remains the same today as it did when it was first blended in 1862. www.BACARDÍ.com
The BACARDÍ brand is part of the portfolio of Bacardi Limited, headquartered in Hamilton, Bermuda. Bacardi Limited refers to the Bacardi group of companies, including Bacardi International Limited.
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