Winning Years

2020

Our Products

2020

Noblemens

Brandy
92 Points

Royals & Rebels

Rum
90 Points

Duelers

Tequila
86 Points

Royals & Rebels Island Rum

Rum
85 Points

Noblemens

Brandy

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USA Spirits Ratings 2020

Gold Medal

92 Points

Tasting Notes:

Aromatic with flavors of spice and citrus. Apple pie notes towards the finish with an elegant finish.

Producer Name: Blackhat Distillery Inc.
Country: United States
Vintage: N/A

Category: Brandy

TASTED BY:

Judges are active U.S. off-premise trade buyers and evaluated this product in 2026.

Royals & Rebels

Rum

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USA Spirits Ratings 2020

Gold Medal

90 Points

Tasting Notes:

Baked bread aromas on the nose with flavors of tropical fruits on the palate. Lots of complex flavors here.

Producer Name: Blackhat Distillery Inc.
Country: United States
Vintage: 1

Category: Rum

TASTED BY:

Jessica Schjavland

Bartender at San Pedro Square Market Bar, San Jose

Judges are active U.S. off-premise trade buyers and evaluated this product in 2026.

Duelers

Tequila

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USA Spirits Ratings 2020

Silver Medal

86 Points

Tasting Notes:

Sweet and spicy aromas. Flavors of lime and honey. Overall clean and smooth.

Producer Name: Blackhat Distillery Inc.
Country: United States
Vintage: N/A

Category: Tequila

TASTED BY:

Judges are active U.S. off-premise trade buyers and evaluated this product in 2026.

Royals & Rebels Island Rum

Rum

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USA Spirits Ratings 2020

Silver Medal

85 Points

Tasting Notes:

Light aroma of toasted sugar with hints of guava and gardenias. A fun experience having a clear spirit with so much weight and viscosity.

Producer Name: Blackhat Distillery Inc.
Country: United States
Vintage: 1

Category: Rum

TASTED BY:

Elizabeth Peik

Bar Manager, Rusty\'s Bar and Grill

Judges are active U.S. off-premise trade buyers and evaluated this product in 2026.

USA Spirits Ratings

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Winning Years

2020

Our Products

2020

Noblemens

Royals & Rebels

Duelers

Royals & Rebels Island Rum

Noblemens

Brandy

Tasting Notes:

TASTED BY:

Royals & Rebels

Rum

Tasting Notes:

TASTED BY:

Jessica Schjavland

Duelers

Tequila

Tasting Notes:

TASTED BY:

Royals & Rebels Island Rum

Rum

Tasting Notes:

TASTED BY:

Elizabeth Peik

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Blackhat Distillery

United States