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Award-Winning Single Rum Showcases Dominica’s Excellence in Sustainable Craftsmanship and Marine Conservation
ROSEAU, Dominica, (May 19, 2025) – Discover Dominica Authority congratulates Rosalie Bay Distillery for winning a Silver Medal at the 2025 London Spirits Competition. The distillery’s Single Rum earned an impressive score of 91 points, highlighting its exceptional quality and the company’s pioneering commitment to environmental conservation.
Rosalie Bay Distillery is recognized as the world’s first conservation distillery, uniquely combining premium rum production with active efforts to protect Dominica’s marine biodiversity. Each bottle sold supports vital conservation initiatives aimed at safeguarding sea turtles, whales, dolphins, and coral reefs around the island. The distillery employs sustainable practices including solar energy, rainwater harvesting and advanced wastewater treatment, while empowering over 80 local farmers who hand-harvest sugarcane near the distillery.
Marva Williams, CEO of Discover Dominica Authority, stated, “Rosalie Bay Distillery’s success is a proud moment for Dominica and a shining example of how innovation and conservation can work together to create products that are not only world-class but also environmentally responsible. This award highlights the island’s commitment to protecting our natural environment while supporting local communities and sustainable economic growth.”
The London Spirits Competition, held in March 2025, evaluates entries based on quality, value, and packaging. Rosalie Bay Distillery’s achievement highlights Dominica’s growing reputation as a leader in sustainable and responsible spirit production. More details about the award and the distillery’s unique conservation efforts can be found on the official London Spirits Competition website: https://londonspiritscompetition.com/en/winner-companies/2025/rosalie-bay-distilling-6350.htm.
As an additional note, Rosalie Bay Distillery also earned a Bronze Medal at the 2024 New York Wine & Spirits Competition, further confirming the consistent quality and growing international recognition of their products.
To learn more about Rosalie Bay Distillery and their conservation mission, visit www.rosaliebaydistillery.com.
Discover Dominica Authority celebrates this achievement as clear evidence of the island’s dedication to conservation and sustainable development. Visitors and spirit enthusiasts are encouraged to explore Dominica, the Nature Island, where innovation, culture, and environmental stewardship thrive in harmony.
About Dominica
Dominica (pronounced Dom-in-EEK-a) lies in the Eastern Caribbean between Guadeloupe to the north and Martinique to the south. Air travelers can connect to Dominica directly from Miami on American Airlines, New Jersey on United Airlines and make regional connections on InterCaribbean Airways, WINAIR, Sunrise Airways, LIAT 2020, Caribbean Airlines, and from the surrounding hubs of Antigua, Barbados, Guadeloupe, St. Maarten, St Lucia, the British Virgin Islands, and the U.S. Virgin Islands. If traveling by sea, travelers may connect to Dominica on the RFS Express ferry service from Guadeloupe, Martinique, and St. Lucia.
Award-Winning Single Rum Showcases Dominica’s Excellence in Sustainable Craftsmanship and Marine Conservation
ROSEAU, Dominica, (May 19, 2025) – Discover Dominica Authority congratulates Rosalie Bay Distillery for winning a Silver Medal at the 2025 London Spirits Competition. The distillery’s Single Rum earned an impressive score of 91 points, highlighting its exceptional quality and the company’s pioneering commitment to environmental conservation.
Rosalie Bay Distillery is recognized as the world’s first conservation distillery, uniquely combining premium rum production with active efforts to protect Dominica’s marine biodiversity. Each bottle sold supports vital conservation initiatives aimed at safeguarding sea turtles, whales, dolphins, and coral reefs around the island. The distillery employs sustainable practices including solar energy, rainwater harvesting and advanced wastewater treatment, while empowering over 80 local farmers who hand-harvest sugarcane near the distillery.
Marva Williams, CEO of Discover Dominica Authority, stated, “Rosalie Bay Distillery’s success is a proud moment for Dominica and a shining example of how innovation and conservation can work together to create products that are not only world-class but also environmentally responsible. This award highlights the island’s commitment to protecting our natural environment while supporting local communities and sustainable economic growth.”
The London Spirits Competition, held in March 2025, evaluates entries based on quality, value, and packaging. Rosalie Bay Distillery’s achievement highlights Dominica’s growing reputation as a leader in sustainable and responsible spirit production. More details about the award and the distillery’s unique conservation efforts can be found on the official London Spirits Competition website: https://londonspiritscompetition.com/en/winner-companies/2025/rosalie-bay-distilling-6350.htm.
As an additional note, Rosalie Bay Distillery also earned a Bronze Medal at the 2024 New York Wine & Spirits Competition, further confirming the consistent quality and growing international recognition of their products.
To learn more about Rosalie Bay Distillery and their conservation mission, visit www.rosaliebaydistillery.com.
Discover Dominica Authority celebrates this achievement as clear evidence of the island’s dedication to conservation and sustainable development. Visitors and spirit enthusiasts are encouraged to explore Dominica, the Nature Island, where innovation, culture, and environmental stewardship thrive in harmony.
About Dominica
Dominica (pronounced Dom-in-EEK-a) lies in the Eastern Caribbean between Guadeloupe to the north and Martinique to the south. Air travelers can connect to Dominica directly from Miami on American Airlines, New Jersey on United Airlines and make regional connections on InterCaribbean Airways, WINAIR, Sunrise Airways, LIAT 2020, Caribbean Airlines, and from the surrounding hubs of Antigua, Barbados, Guadeloupe, St. Maarten, St Lucia, the British Virgin Islands, and the U.S. Virgin Islands. If traveling by sea, travelers may connect to Dominica on the RFS Express ferry service from Guadeloupe, Martinique, and St. Lucia.
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