Sunshine Coast’s Nil Desperandum Rum has added to its list of accolades at the Australian Distilled Spirits Awards in Melbourne – taking out the prestigious Best Rum trophy.
They also added to their medal tally with all 12 entries winning either gold (two), silver (seven) or bronze (three).
The winning drop was Nil Desperandum’s ‘The Double Ton’ – a limited edition of 169 bottles that was pot distilled and aged for three years in barrels emptied of bourbon and sherry. The rum was the first batch from a 200 litre barrel and was available to members of The 1871 Club where members get access to exclusive releases.
The trophy ‘Raymond B ‘Spike’ Dessert III for Best Rum’ is part of the awards offering distillers the opportunity to benchmark their spirits against the highest industry standards. Under the awards hosted by Melbourne Royal, a trademark of the Royal Agricultural Society of Victoria, is a growing globally recognised seal of excellence in food and beverage, produce and producers.
We are so delighted to have taken out a major win last night at the awards and look forward to bringing the trophy home to Woombye, Queensland to join the cabinet alongside Nil Desperadum’s other accolades,” Matt Hobson, Founder and CEO of Nil Desperandum said.
“This latest achievement cements our reputation as Australia’s Finest Rum, giving rum lovers further proof we are the country’s most awarded rum brand and we couldn’t be prouder of our Head Distiller Adam Chapman and team,” added Hobson.
Melbourne Royal Chief Executive Officer Brad Jenkins said: “the Melbourne Royal Australian Distilled Spirits Awards offer distillers an invaluable opportunity to showcase their craftsmanship and innovation, while also receiving recognition and feedback from Australia’s leading industry experts.”
In May, Nil Desperandum won gold for its Botanical Rum at the World Rum Awards. Since the rum brand was launched in 2022, it has won a plethora of awards from Royal Queensland Distilled Spirits, World Rum Awards, Australian Rum Awards, Australian International Rum Awards, Australian Distilled Spirits Awards and Tasting Australia Awards.
On 2 November, Nil Desperndum will celebrate Queensland Rum Day with its annual ‘RumFire’ event on the Sunshine Coast. Held in the Hinterland, the event brings together a warming blend of music, local food, entertainment and of course rum. Queensland Rum Day is an annual celebration of producers using Queensland sugar cane to create their own drops.
