Santiago, Dominican Republic. July 16, 2026.
Ron E. León Jimenes 110 Aniversario has further cemented its excellence in the spirits industry by earning a Double Gold Medal at the prestigious 2026 San Francisco World Spirits Competition (SFWSC), along with an outstanding 98-point score, placing it among the world’s finest spirits.
This achievement marks another significant milestone and reaffirms the exceptional quality and craftsmanship behind our flagship rum. The San Francisco World Spirits Competition is widely recognized as one of the world’s most prestigious spirits competitions, distinguished by its rigorous blind-tasting process in which an expert panel evaluates each entry based on its aroma, flavor, balance, and finish.
Receiving a Double Gold Medal at this renowned competition positions Ron E. León Jimenes 110 Aniversario as a distinguished and world-class spirit within its category, highlighting its remarkable character and exceptional quality, the result of a meticulous production and aging process.
Ron E. León Jimenes 110 Aniversario is a premium Dominican rum crafted through a unique 10-year aging process in a succession of oak barrels. During the first eight years, it is matured in American white oak barrels, followed by an additional two years in virgin French oak barrels. This distinctive maturation process creates an authentic and memorable rum that serves as the ideal pairing for a premium cigar.
In addition to this distinction, the rum also earned a Gold Medal at the 2026 New York International Spirits Competition (NYISC), another of the industry’s most respected international competitions. Through a blind evaluation conducted by buyers and spirits professionals, the competition recognized the outstanding quality of our rum and its excellence within its category.
Together, these awards celebrate the character, balance, and complexity of Ron E. León Jimenes 110 Aniversario, reflecting years of dedication, expertise, and passion in crafting the ideal companion to a premium cigar. They also reaffirm our unwavering commitment to continuing to pursue excellence through passion, craftsmanship, and innovation.
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