GUIDELINES
There are many Rum Shows, Rum Festivals, Rum Gardens etc., but none of them actually exist to assist the Trade in appreciating the Rum Category of drinks. South African Rum Jury is an Industry led and focussed event that will help everyone, be they Distillers/Owners, Bartenders/Owners, Retailers, Brand Ambassadors, Sales staff etc., to understand Rum.
How can we expect the Consumer to understand this Category if we do not have direction and knowledge of the Category, styles and products available in Southern Africa and the World.
COMPETITION OBJECTIVES
• Promote and increase the awareness of Sugarcane based Rum products in Southern Africa.
• Increase awareness of the Rum production process amongst Trade and Consumers.
• Assist Consumers and Trade in how to distinguish and enjoy the best Rums from around the World.
• Showcase and highlight “Best in Class” Companies and Brands in the Rum industry.
CATEGORIES
The Event Organiser will be recognising Winners and presenting Awards in the Categories outlined below. It is the responsibility of each Company to indicate the correct Category for each Entry. The Category indicated in the on-line process needs to be consistent with the information contained on the labels and/or promotional information for each Rum. The basic Categories for the Competition are as follows:
PURE SINGLE RUM – Molasses + 100% Batch (POT) Still Distillation
This is a Molasses-based Rum from a Single Distillery/Estate, and distilled only from a Pot Still. (“batch” distillation)
PURE SINGLE SUGARCANE RUM – Sugarcane Juice + 100% Batch (POT) Still Distillation
This is a Sugarcane Juice Rum from a Single Distillery/Estate using their own Sugarcane, and distilled only from a Pot Still. (“batch” distillation)
SINGLE BLENDED – Blend of Traditional Column and Pot Still
TRADITIONAL RUM – Traditional Column Still Distillation
MODERN RUM – Modern / Industrial Multi-Column Distillation
A.O.C. MARTINIQUE RHUM AGRICOLE – Martinique Rum has its own classification.
Legend
Pure = 100% Pot Still Rum Single = Single Distillery A.O.C. = Appellation d’Origine Contrôlée
Cachaca
Cachaca Un-aged / Cachaca Aged
Spiced Rum Spirit Aperitif with variants based on Alcohol strength
Fruit Flavored Rum Spirit Aperitif with variants based on Alcohol strength
Overproof Rum (Alcohol Strength; = 65% ABV or 130 Proof)
RTD ((Ready To Drink)
Rum Cream (Lactose base)
AWARDS AND SCORING
AWARDS
Members of the Judging Panel will taste all the Rum Products blindly, arranged by fleets based on Classification and Category. The scores will be collected and tabulated by a Registered Independent Auditor who will certify the scores and the Judging process.
Double Gold, Gold, Silver and Bronze Medals and or Certificates will be Awarded to the Rums that score the requisite points in each Category. The Rum with the highest score in each Category will also receive a “Best in Category” Award and the overall highest score across Categories will receive a “Best on Show” award.
SCORING
96-100; Superlative (Double Gold Medal)
90-95; Exceptional;(Gold Medal)
85-89; Highly Recommended (Silver Medal)
80-84; Recommended (Bronze Medal)
less than 80 Not Recommended (No Medal)
All Double Gold and Gold Medal winners will be allocated shelf space at all Norman Goodfellows stores countrywide for 6 months from 1 March 2020 to 31 August 2020
A FEW WORDS
SELECTION OF JUDGING PANEL
The Rum Competition Convenor, Mr. Andrew Kiloh – The RumBro – will select the Judging Panel. The mission of the Convenor is to ensure the integrity of the Competition, whilst guaranteeing that the Products submitted are held anonymously. The Convenor approves the opening of the second Product Bottle if necessary. The Convenor approves the opening of the next Product Bottle for entrance into the “Best on Show” Category.
The Convenor secretly documents the scoring and feedback from Judges. These results will be held under lock and key until the Industry Enrichment Conference to be held on the 28th January 2020. Winners will then have the opportunity of using the 2020 award labels for the entire year.
CONDITIONS
The labelling of all Rum Product entries must comply with the Rum Tasting Competition – General Rules and Regulations.
The labelling of all Rum Product entries must comply with current Country of origin Manufacturing Laws.
The labelling of all Rum Products must comply with South African Import Regulations.
REGISTRATION
Confirm Registration by completing the on-line Registration Form.
The Registration process must be completed for each individual Product/Entry.
All entries must present 2 (two) Product Bottles for the Judges to evaluate.
Entries will be accepted and included in the Competition if Registration is completed and the Products are physically received before 23rd November 2019
COMPETITION RULES
PARTICIPATION
Once an Entry has been submitted and paid, it is understood that the participant has read, understood and accepted the South African Rum Jury – Rum Tasting Competition Guidelines. Once Registered the Event Organiser will not reimburse the Registration Fee and/or expenses incurred in sending Products or presenting paperwork.
COMPETITION RULES
The Rum Tasting Competition is open to all Rum Brands from all Countries around the World. There is no limit to how many Rum Products can be entered into the Rum Tasting Competition by the same Company, but each Rum Product must be Registered separately. Each Registration Form must be completed on-line by an authorised Representative of the Brand, guaranteeing that the Rum was produced only from fermented Sugarcane Juice or its derivatives.
Products made from Beet Molasses, Sorghum or Corn Syrup will not be allowed in this Competition.
The same Rum Product will not be allowed in two or more different Categories.
Rum Products must be commercially available – not necessarily only in South Africa.
Rum Products submitted with labels lacking a Commercial Barcode and/or Distributor or Importer information will not be allowed.
The Event Organiser reserves the right to test the Rum Products submitted against those available through Liquor Stores.
REGISTRATION AND SHIPMENT OF PRODUCT BOTTLES
All Brands/Variants interested in participating in the South African Rum Jury 2019 – Rum Tasting Competition must register on www.rumjury.co.za
Once the on-line registration is completed and approved, all participants must comply with all the Rules, Regulations and Guidelines of the Rum Tasting Competition in order to be included in the Judging and Awarding process.