ISO 9001
Quality standard since 2004.
Quality
Awards & Certifications
Our certifications and awards reflect our commitment to quality and excellence.
ISO & food safety
International standards
In 2004, Suriname Alcoholic Beverages N.V. and SAB Distribution N.V. were certified according to ISO 9001. In 2009 and 2012, ISO 22000 and ISO 14001 followed respectively. In 2017, we also obtained the FSSC 22000 certificate.
ISO 22000
Food safety management since 2009.
ISO 14001
Environmental management system since 2012.
FSSC 22000
Food Safety Management Systems certificate since 2017.
Documented
International awards & competitions
Same facts as on Certifications: official jury and competition results (not customer reviews).
1977
1977: Luxembourg, Monde Selection Gold Medal for Black Cat Rum.
1978
1978: Geneva, Monde Selection Gold Medal for Poker Rum, a dark rum that was later renamed Borgoe.
2003
2003: Tokyo, Best Rum Award for Borgoe Extra Rum.
2004
2004: Brussels, Monde Selection Bronze Medal for Borgoe Extra Rum.
2012
2012: Grenada, Caribbean Rum & Beer Festival, Borgoe 15 Year Old Silver Medal and Borgoe Extra Gold Medal.
2012
2012: IJmuiden, Netherlands, Whisky & Rum aan Zee festival, Borgoe 15 Year Old Gold Medal.
2013
2013: Grenada, Caribbean Rum & Beer Festival, Borgoe 15 Year Old Gold Medal and Borgoe Extra Gold Medal.
2013
2013: IJmuiden, Netherlands, Whisky & Rum aan Zee festival, Borgoe 15 Year Old Gold Medal.
2015
2015: St. Maarten, Caribbean Rum & Beer Festival, Borgoe 15 Year Old Gold Medal, Borgoe Extra Gold Medal, and Borgoe 8 Year Old Silver Medal.
2016
2016: Tequila, Jalisco, Mexico, Spirits Selection, Borgoe 8 Year Old Gold Medal.
2017
2017: San Francisco, California, USA, San Francisco World Spirits Competition, Borgoe 8 Year Old Double Gold Medal.