The Miami-based spirits and experiences brand brings its first-year award total to six, building early recognition for its additive-free, multi-origin Caribbean rum.
London, United Kingdom, April 2026
SOIRÉ Blanco has been awarded 88 points and a Silver Medal at the 2026 London Spirits Competition, bringing the brand’s total to six awards across international spirits and design competitions in its first year in market.
The London Spirits Competition evaluates entries across quality, value, and packaging, with judging led by current trade professionals including spirits buyers, bartenders, and hospitality operators. Each entry is blind tasted before pricing and presentation are factored into the final score, with quality carrying the greatest weight.
The result places SOIRÉ Blanco among a global field of spirits assessed not only on liquid, but on commercial readiness.
SOIRÉ Blanco is a multi-origin Caribbean rum developed by SOIRÉ and blended in partnership with E&A Scheer, the Amsterdam-based rum house founded in 1712. The blend draws from Trinidad, the Dominican Republic, and Barbados, and is charcoal-filtered to achieve a clean, structured profile. The expression is produced with no added sugar, no sweeteners, and no additives.
At the 2026 London Spirits Competition, tasting notes described SOIRÉ Blanco as opening with fresh green tropical aromas of pineapple and coconut, followed by a smooth, juicy palate, balanced spice, and a succinct, elegant finish.
The product is designed for cocktail application, neat consumption, and premium hospitality use, with an emphasis on clarity, balance, and presentation.
“SOIRÉ began with a simple belief: rum deserves the same intention, clarity, and cultural weight as the world’s leading premium spirits,” said Kash Corleone Rogers, Founder of SOIRÉ. “London evaluates the full commercial picture, from liquid quality to packaging and price positioning. Earning 88 points in that context is a strong signal for where rum’s next chapter can go.”
Since launch, SOIRÉ has secured six awards spanning taste and design, establishing early third-party validation as the brand expands across direct-to-consumer, retail, and on-premise channels.
The brand’s approach centers on a clear premise: rum remains one of the world’s most versatile spirits, with meaningful opportunity for sharper positioning, cleaner composition, and more considered presentation within the premium segment.
First-Year Awards
SOIRÉ’s first-year recognition includes:
- London Spirits Competition 2026: Silver Medal, 88 Points
- SIP Awards: Double Gold, Taste
- SIP Awards: Double Gold, Design
- Beverage Tasting Institute: Silver Medal, 88 Points
- Tasting Alliance Design Competition: Silver Medal
- New York World Spirits Competition: Bronze Medal
About SOIRÉ
SOIRÉ is a Miami-based spirits and experiences company focused on product, placement, and participation. The brand develops premium spirits alongside the environments in which they are consumed, spanning nightlife, hospitality, and cultural programming.
Its flagship expression, SOIRÉ Blanco, is a multi-origin, additive-free Caribbean rum positioned as a contemporary house pour across premium venues and modern drinking occasions.
Availability
SOIRÉ Blanco is available for direct shipping via drinksoire.com and through select retailers in South Florida.
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