Tanduay White Rum
Tanduay White Rum is an 80-proof (40% ABV) 750mL unaged white rum from the Philippines — column-distilled, blended, and meticulously filtered to sparkling clarity for a subtle sweet-and-spicy profile built for mixing. It earned Double Gold and "Best White Rum" at the San Francisco World Spirits Competition, entered under the brand's earlier "Tanduay Silver Asian Rum" name (per trade press). From Tanduay Distillers Inc. (est. 1854), the World's No. 1 Rum seven years running. It is available to order online at Del Mesa Liquor, San Diego, CA.
- ABV: 40% (80 proof)
- Size: 750mL (no size in title; all US listings 750mL)
- Age: unaged / no age statement
- Production: column-distilled, blended, filtered to clarity
- Origin: Philippines — Tanduay Distillers Inc. (est. 1854)
- Awards: Double Gold + Best White Rum, SFWSC (as "Tanduay Silver Asian Rum")
The Mixer's Secret Weapon
White rum lives or dies by its cocktails, and this one was built for them — filtered bright, clean enough to disappear into a Daiquiri, with just enough sweet-and-spicy character to matter. The SFWSC judges agreed under its "Silver Asian Rum" name, and the name change to White is the only thing that moved. If Tanduay Dark is the sipper of the pair, this is the workhorse. See the Tanduay collection and the rum shelf at Del Mesa.
Tasting Notes
Fresh, clean aroma with tropical fruit and floral hints (per retailers). The palate is smooth and light — vanilla, coconut, lime, white pepper, and cumin — with a crisp, clean finish.
How to Enjoy
Daiquiris, Mojitos, Piña Coladas — anything where a clean white rum is the canvas. Keep it in the freezer for the coldest pour.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Tanduay White the same as Tanduay Silver Rum?
Yes — "Tanduay Silver Asian Rum" was the earlier name of this expression; its SFWSC medals were won under that name.
What makes a white rum different from a dark rum?
White rum is unaged (or filtered to remove color); dark rum like Tanduay Dark spends years in oak picking up color and caramel depth.
Is Tanduay White Rum filtered?
Yes — column-distilled, blended, and meticulously filtered to sparkling clarity.
Stock the bar right — buy Tanduay White Rum online from Del Mesa Liquor in San Diego, CA.