Tanduay rums are earning the respect of discerning drinkers, showing that local craftsmanship can compete on the international stage.

At the recent World Spirits Competition hosted by Cigar & Spirits Magazine, Tanduay was awarded two gold medals -- one each for Tanduay Reserve Rum 10 Years and Tanduay Double Rum.

“The competition brought together some of the world’s finest spirits and was judged by a panel of industry experts, professional tasters and spirits connoisseurs. Judges followed a strict blind-tasting process to ensure fairness and integrity, with all identifying product information removed,” Tanduay said in a statement.

From this rigorous evaluation, Tanduay demonstrated that Philippine-made rums can stand alongside the world’s best.

Tanduay’s achievements represent the enduring skill and passion of the Filipino craftsman. Since 1854, Tanduay has always been Philippine-made. Its distilling, aging, blending and bottling processes are all done in the country. The ingredients used are also sourced locally.

Tanduay has also significantly expanded its global reach, bringing a taste of the Philippines to consumers worldwide. It is available in Armenia, Australia, Austria, Belgium, Canada, Costa Rica, Czech Republic, Denmark, Georgia, Germany, Hungary, India, Luxembourg, Malta, New Zealand, People’s Republic of China, Peru, Poland, Singapore, South Korea, Taiwan, the Netherlands, United Arab Emirates, United States and United Kingdom.

Tanduay Distillers Inc. is a unit under listed LT Group.