Worthy Park Estate has once again captured global attention after being named IWSC Rum Producer of the Year 2025. This marks the distillery’s second time receiving the prestigious title, following its breakthrough win in 2023, placing Worthy Park among the world’s top rum producers.
Awarded by the International Wine & Spirit Competition (IWSC), the most respected and influential spirits judging body in the world, the title of Rum Producer of the Year is regarded as one of the industry’s highest honours. Each year, the IWSC evaluates thousands of entries from across the globe, recognizing only those that demonstrate exceptional craftsmanship, consistency, and excellence. Worthy Park’s repeat victory speaks highly of authentic Jamaican rum production and traditional pot-still distillation.
“Winning IWSC Rum Producer of the Year for a second time is a profound honour,” said Alex Perkins, Export Sales Manager at Worthy Park Estate. “The IWSC is the pinnacle of global spirits judging, and this award reflects the dedication of our entire team to preserving and elevating Jamaican rum. It signals to the world that Worthy Park continues to lead with authenticity, heritage, and world-class quality.”
This year, Worthy Park’s success at the IWSC extended well beyond the top trophy. The distillery earned a sweeping collection of medals, including: Gold Outstanding for Worthy Park 109, Gold for Worthy Park Overproof and Gold for Worthy Park 12 Year Old as well as Multiple additional accolades across its portfolio
These achievements cap off a year of international recognition. Across major global competitions, including the San Francisco World Spirits Competition, The Spirits Business Rum & Cachaça Masters, and the International Spirits Challenge, Worthy Park collected an impressive array of Double Gold, Master, Gold, and Silver awards.
For industry observers, the distillery’s consistent dominance on the international stage is no surprise. Worthy Park’s rum-making heritage dates back to 1670, and today, the estate remains one of the few distilleries in the world that produces rum entirely on a single estate from cane to bottle.
Yet even amid celebration, Worthy Park’s leadership acknowledges the recent hardship faced by Jamaican communities affected by Hurricane Melissa. The storm’s aftermath sparked an unprecedented wave of international support from the rum, bar, and hospitality communities, many of whom work closely with Worthy Park.
In cities such as London, New York, Rotterdam, Los Angeles, and Dallas, industry partners rallied with fundraisers, specialty cocktails, bar takeovers, and donation drives. Major contributors included Trailer Happiness (London), Miss Lily’s (New York), The Rumah (Rotterdam), The Lucky Tiki (Los Angeles), the Florida Rum Society, Casanosara (New York), and Jettison (Dallas). Together, these partners have raised thousands of dollars for relief organizations such as Food For The Poor Jamaica, the Rockhouse Foundation Relief Fund, Direct Relief, and the American Friends of Jamaica.
“These relief efforts mean more than words can express,” Perkins said. “As we celebrate success, we are also deeply moved by the generosity of our friends and partners around the world. Their support reflects the true spirit of the rum community, which is centered on empathy, connection, and care.”
With its second IWSC Rum Producer of the Year title, Worthy Park has not only strengthened Jamaica’s reputation in the global spirits arena but also reinforced the enduring value of authenticity, community, and heritage in rum production. As the estate continues to shine on the world stage, Jamaica’s 350-year legacy of rum craftsmanship stands prouder than ever.
