Santa Teresa 1796 Gold Medals: A Historic Milestone for Venezuelan Rum
Santa Teresa 1796, the world’s most awarded super-premium rum, just unlocked a historic milestone: its 100th gold medal. This achievement elevates the rum’s global prestige and reinforces its status as a symbol of Venezuelan excellence, craft, and mastery. El Nacional reports that enthusiasts and experts worldwide continue to recognize Santa Teresa 1796 for its character and impeccable production standards.
The 100th Win: A Landmark for Santa Teresa 1796 Gold Medals
The brand earned its 100th gold medal at the Luxury Spirits Competition, hosted by the Beverage Testing Institute in Chicago. Only high-end spirits enter this elite contest, which relies on rigorous blind tasting to evaluate each bottle.
Judges highlighted its smooth texture, balanced profile, and layered complexity—qualities that keep reinforcing the role of this rum in shaping the rum’s global reputation.
Andrés Chumaceiro, operations director at Ron Santa Teresa, told El Nacional: “Reaching the 100th gold medal exclusively for Santa Teresa 1796 marks an unprecedented achievement. It reflects the passion, commitment, and mastery of everyone behind our triple-aged rum. This victory shows how our team keeps pushing for excellence and how our rum continues to cross borders, lifting Venezuela’s name with every bottle.”
Global Competitions Fuel the Rise of Santa Teresa 1796
This new award joins an already stacked list of accolades. Santa Teresa 1796 continues to shine at global competitions such as:
- San Francisco World Spirits Competition (SFWSC)
- Berlin International Spirits Competition
- International Wine & Spirit Competition (IWSC)
- International Taste Institute (Belgium)
- Bartenders Brand Awards (UK)
- Los Angeles International Spirits Competition
These repeated wins strengthen the leadership of Santa Teresa 1796 within the super-premium rum category.
Why International Wins Matter for Santa Teresa 1796
International competitions give the brand a powerful platform to showcase its quality under the highest global standards. As El Nacional notes, consumers now look for authenticity and transparency—they want to understand the process, heritage, and craftsmanship inside every bottle.
For Santa Teresa, competing (and winning) helps the brand prove its consistency, highlight its production philosophy, and build an even stronger presence in a competitive global market.
The Craft Behind Santa Teresa 1796
Master Blender Nancy Duarte explained the heart of the process to El Nacional: “This achievement honors the art of rum-making. Santa Teresa 1796 comes from a unique triple-aging Solera method, which merges three maturation stages. The result is a smooth, balanced rum with only 3 grams of sugar per bottle that captivates palates around the world with its character and authenticity.”
This production method sits at the core of the Santa Teresa 1796 legacy.
229 Years of Tradition Behind Santa Teresa 1796 Gold Medals
Santa Teresa holds the title of Venezuela’s first rum producer, with 229 years of history and craftsmanship. The brand now reaches more than 70 countries and proudly carries the Denomination of Controlled Origin “Ron de Venezuela.”
That heritage, combined with its continuous recognition, ensures that Santa Teresa 1796 gold medals remain one of the strongest quality signals in today’s premium rum landscape.
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Source of Information
El Nacional Article — 100 medallas de oro para Santa Teresa 1796, el sabor que el mundo premia, written by staff
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