The 2012 Ministry of Rum Tasting Competition

was held in Chicago in October 2012 .

Judges include industry professionals including writers, consultants and mixologists.

None of the judges are compensated for their travel or accommodation expenses during the competition.

Flavored Rum - Bronze Medal: 1492 Cristobal Rum; Topper's Home Made Apple Pie Rhum; Topper's White Chocolate Raspberry Rhum; Topper's Julio Mojito Rhum
Flavored Rum - Silver Medal: Shellback Spiced Rum; Topper's Mocha Mama Rhum; Rogue Hazelnut Flavored Rum; Topper's Coconut Retriever; Old Ipswich Golden Marsh Spiced Rum
Flavored Rum - Gold Medal: Topper's Banana Vanilla Cinnamon Rhum; Fore Castle Roasted Chili White Rum
White Rum - Bronze: Far North Queensland Rum Co. Platinum; Shellback Silver Rum; Privateer White Rum
White Rum - Silver: Tail Dragger White Rum; White Hat
White Rum - Gold: Havana Club Añejo 3 Años
Dark Rum - Silver: Privateer True American Amber Rum; Cannes Brullles
Dark Rum - Gold: Eight Bells Rum; FNQ Platium Gold Rum; Old Ipswich Tavern Style Rum
Premium Rum - Bronze: Canne Royale
Premium Rum - Silver: Parcero Reserva Especial 8 Year Old Rum
Premium Rum - Gold: Havana Club Añejo 7 Años; Parcero Reserva Especial 12 Year Old Rum; Havana Club Seleccion de Maestro

Sugar Cane Spirits are judged for their aroma, initial taste, body and finish.

In order to limit palate fatigue the tasting competition is divided into four sessions with one break during each session. During the breaks the judges are encouraged to discuss anything other than the spirits they are tasting.

There are no corporate sponsors for this competition. Edward Hamilton and the Ministry of Rum are solely responsible for the competition and the results.

2011 Ministry of Rum Tasting Competition - San Francisco Bay results

2010 Ministry of Rum Tasting Competition - San Francisco Bay results

2009 Ministry of Rum Tasting Competition - Miami results

2008 Ministry of Rum Tasting Competition - New Orleans results

2007 Ministry of Rum Tasting Competition - New Orleans results

2006 International Cane Spirits Tasting Competition - Ybor City results

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