AUSTIN, TX – December 27, 2025 – Funk Harbor Rum is proud to announce that Funk Harbor Aged Dark Rum has been awarded a Gold Medal and Funk Harbor Silver Rum has won a Silver Medal at the Las Vegas Global Spirit Awards. These honors further establish Funk Harbor’s position as one of the craft spirits industry’s most decorated new brands.
Founded by UFC fighter and MMA champion Aljamain Sterling, Funk Harbor Rum has earned consistent recognition from major spirits competitions since its launch. The brand’s success at the Las Vegas Global Spirit Awards demonstrates the quality and craftsmanship that define every bottle in the Funk Harbor portfolio.
“Every award we win reinforces our mission to create world-class rum that stands alongside the industry’s best,” said Aljamain Sterling, Founder of Funk Harbor Rum. “The Las Vegas Global Spirit Awards brings together judges and brands from around the world, and to earn recognition on that stage means everything to our team. We’re proving that when you commit to quality and refuse to compromise, people notice.”
The Las Vegas Global Spirit Awards is an internationally recognized spirits competition that evaluates entries from distilleries worldwide. The competition’s expert judging panel assesses spirits based on quality, craftsmanship, and overall excellence, making these medals a significant achievement for any brand.
About Funk Harbor Aged Dark Rum
Bottled at 44% ABV, Funk Harbor Aged Dark Rum offers a sophisticated tasting experience:
- Nose: Aromatic and complex, with rich caramel and toffee aromas, subtle vanilla notes, hints of cinnamon and nutmeg spice, and a faint underlying note of seasoned oak
- Palate: Smooth and balanced, featuring sweet brown sugar and molasses complemented by butterscotch, vanilla, seasoned oak, spices, and a slight smokiness for a well-rounded, full-bodied experience
- Finish: Long and flavorful, with lingering notes of caramelized sugar, vanilla, and a slight touch of spice
About Funk Harbor Silver Rum
Funk Harbor Silver Rum is a testament to the brand’s mastery of traditional Jamaican rum-making. Bottled at 40% ABV, this unaged rum delivers a clean, vibrant expression of sugarcane that showcases the quality of ingredients and precision of distillation.
About Funk Harbor Rum
Funk Harbor Rum is a Jamaican craft spirit founded by UFC champion Aljamain Sterling. Funk Harbor is dedicated to producing exceptional small-batch rums that honor Caribbean tradition while embracing innovation. Using no additives or preservatives and distinctive aging processes, Funk Harbor creates premium spirits that deliver complexity, character, and unforgettable flavor. The complete Funk Harbor rum portfolio is available at https://funkharborspirits.com.
About the Las Vegas Global Spirit Awards
The Las Vegas Global Spirit Awards is an internationally recognized spirits competition that brings together distilleries and judges from around the world to celebrate excellence in beverage alcohol. The competition evaluates entries based on quality, craftsmanship, and innovation across all spirits categories.
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