Russell Rum Doubles Down at the 2025 Super Spirits Awards

We’re raising a toast to a year of bold flavours, big wins, and even bigger appreciation for the spirit of good rum.

Just launched this year was the Super Spirit Awards sponsored by Super Liquor, the Spirits Awards were created to shine a spotlight on the best-tasting gins, whiskies, rums, and tequilas available in New Zealand. It's a celebration of everyday spirits for everyday Kiwis, judged across simple, accessible categories to uncover the real crowd-pleasers on the shelf.

Well... we of course entered and are honoured to take home not one, but two medals: A beautiful bronze medal for our beloved Russell Spiced Rum, and a staggering silver for the Russell Rum Black Strap.

It’s a proud moment. These medals are a testament to the care, craft, and cheeky character that go into every bottle we make. And they're a reminder that when you put your heart into what you craft, the flavour speaks for itself.

So, this winter, whether you’re hunkering down or hosting mates, why not invite your new mate.... ‘Russell’.

Take a look at our Russell Rum range here 

Refined rum, spiced by rascals, inspired by Russell.