Comparisons & Rankings

    Our selections and comparisons to guide your choices. Rankings updated in 2026.

    Top 10 Philippine Rums 2026

    Our ranking of the best rums by tasting score

    1
    88
    Don Papa Port Quincentennial

    Don Papa • 119€ • 50% vol.

    88/100
    2
    87
    Don Papa Sherry Casks

    Don Papa • 55-60€ • 45% vol.

    87/100
    3
    86
    Don Papa Gayuma

    Don Papa • 50-55€ • 40% vol.

    86/100
    4
    86
    Don Papa Rye Cask

    Don Papa • 50-55€ • 45% vol.

    86/100
    5
    85
    Don Papa Single Island

    Don Papa • 35-40€ • 40% vol.

    85/100
    6
    84
    Don Papa Baroko

    Don Papa • 40-45€ • 40% vol.

    84/100
    7
    84
    Don Papa Alon

    Don Papa • 45-50€ • 40% vol.

    84/100
    8
    83
    Don Papa MassKara

    Don Papa • 45-50€ • 40% vol.

    83/100
    9
    83
    Don Papa Sevillana

    Don Papa • 45-50€ • 40% vol.

    83/100
    10
    78
    Tanduay Double Rum

    Tanduay • 15-20€ • 40% vol.

    78/100

    Buying guide

    New to Philippine rum? Discover our recommendations by budget and taste profile to find the rum that suits you.

    Entry level (<€30)Tanduay Double Rum
    Mid range (€30-50)Don Papa Single Island
    Premium (>€50)Don Papa Sherry Casks

    Don Papa vs Tanduay

    The two great Philippine houses offer very different profiles. Don Papa favors indulgence and accessibility, while Tanduay represents the authentic tradition of Philippine rum.

    Don PapaModern profile

    Pronounced sweetness, vanilla, candied fruits. Ideal for discovery.

    TanduayTraditional profile

    Drier, sugarcane notes, fewer additives. For purists.