The finalists for the 2026 Scottish Rum Awards have been revealed, celebrating the producers and rums demonstrating the quality, creativity and ambition of Scotland’s growing rum industry.
Following this year’s judging process, the finalists represent an exciting range of Scottish rum producers and products, all competing to take home one of the coveted awards when the winners are announced next month.
The Scottish Rum Awards provide a dedicated platform to recognise and celebrate the people and businesses helping to develop Scotland’s reputation for rum, shining a spotlight on outstanding products while supporting the continued growth of the sector.
The winners of the 2026 Scottish Rum Awards will be revealed on Wednesday 7th October 2026 at the DoubleTree by Hilton, Glasgow Central, as part of the 4th Annual Scottish Distillers Conference.
For 2026, the Scottish Rum Awards will be presented alongside the Scottish Gin Awards, bringing the two awards together during a full day dedicated to Scotland’s distilling industry.
The Scottish Distillers Conference brings together distillers, producers, suppliers and industry experts for a packed programme of insight, discussion and networking.
Steven Kersley, Chief Executive Officer of Eden Mill, will deliver the opening keynote, while sessions throughout the day will feature experts from across the drinks and distilling industry.
Congratulations to every producer and product shortlisted in this year’s Scottish Rum Awards.
We look forward to welcoming the finalists, judges and wider Scottish distilling industry to Glasgow on 7th October and revealing the 2026 Scottish Rum Awards winners.
Join Us at the Scottish Distillers Conference
Wednesday 7th October 2026
DoubleTree by Hilton, Glasgow Central
Join us for a full day of industry insight, networking and celebration and be there as the winners of the 2026 Scottish Rum Awards are revealed.
Full List of Finalists:
BUSINESS CATEGORY
Scottish Rum Producer of the Year - Sponsored by Rankin Brothers & Sons
Winner will be announced at the Scottish Distillers Conference
TASTE CATEGORIES
Scottish Distilled Rum of the Year
The Islay Spirits Company – The Original Islay Rum - Barrel Aged
The Islay Spirits Company – The Original Islay Rum - Overproof
The Islay Spirits Company – The Original Islay Rum - Peat Spiced
The Islay Spirits Company – The Original Islay Rum - Sherry Wood Matured
J. Gow Rum – J. Gow Culverin
J. Gow Rum – J. Gow Fading Light
J. Gow Rum – J. Gow Pieces of Eight
J. Gow Rum - J. Gow Revenge
NB Distillery – Barrel Aged
NB Distillery - NB - North Berwick Spiced Rum
Scottish Produced Rum of the Year
The GlenAllachie Distillers Company – MacNair's Exploration Rum Jamaica Peated
The GlenAllachie Distillers Company – MacNair's Exploration Rum Jamaica Unpeated
The GlenAllachie Distillers Company – MacNair's Exploration Rum Panama 7-year-old Peated
The GlenAllachie Distillers Company – MacNair's Exploration Rum Panama 7-year-old
The GlenAllachie Distillers Company - MacNair's Exploration Rum Panama 15-year-old Peated
Seolta Spirits - Seòlta Spiced | Hazelnut & Heather Honey
Titan Spirits - Titan Orange Rum