Gosling’s Family Reserve Old Rum has been awarded a double gold at the 7th Annual San Francisco Spirits Competition, which ranks it as one of the best rums in the world.

The double gold was awarded by a unanimous decision of an expert panel of judges who conducted a blind taste test.

Gosling’s Black Seal Rum was also given a gold award at the competition, which had 589 entries from 43 countries.

Malcolm Gosling, chief executive officer of Gosling-Castle Partners, which exports Gosling’s Rum and Gosling’s Gourmet, said: “We are delighted to have our fine products so honoured. These awards underscore the enthusiastic response we’ve been enjoying from rum consumers, connoisseurs and within the trade.”

Gosling’s Black Seal Rum has developed a loyal following in the US amongst yachtsmen as well as visitors to Bermuda.

Mr. Gosling also said: “Our Family Reserve Old Rum has set a standard for finesse in aged spirits — a very limited release, hard to find, but worth the search.”