ShakespeareDistillery
We’re thrilled to share our exciting news – Jester Aged British Rum (Sherry Expression) has just earned a Bronze Medal at the prestigious World Rum Awards 2025, placing it officially among the best rums in the world!
This limited-edition rum is our first aged rum blend with only 120 individually numbered bottles available. Crafted from scratch using our award-winning Jester White Rum, this bold new blend has matured for four years in carefully selected ex-Bourbon and Oloroso Sherry casks — resulting in a truly exceptional rum, bottled at 48% ABV.
The World Rum Awards are among the most respected global accolades in the spirits industry, judged by an expert panel that assembles some of the world’s leading rum authorities. This year’s blind tasting took place in Norwich in early April, where Jester stood out as one of only four rums to receive a medal in its category – an extraordinary achievement for us!
Among the tasting panel to determine overall category winners was our very own Head of Sales and Customer Experiences, Sam Evans, who said:
“It was an honour to sit alongside some of the most passionate and knowledgeable people in the industry and exchange views and insights. Having our rum recognised by our peers on the world stage is a huge testament to the dedication and skill of our distillery team here in Stratford upon Avon.”
The Jester name takes its inspiration from Shakespeare’s iconic characters – bold, playful, and often scene-stealing. True to its name, this rum makes a lasting impression. We remain one of the very few UK producers to create rum entirely onsite, from fermentation to bottling.
Jester Aged British Rum (Sherry Expression) officially launches on 30th April, priced at £45 (50cl). Pre-orders are now open – click here to purchase a world-class rum, made in the heart of Stratford-upon-Avon!
