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Serving up another win!
Tobago Gold dazzles at The Spirits Business Global Liqueur Masters 2023! Follow the link to find availability of our award winning liqueur in your region! https://linktr.ee/tobagogoldlove
“Entrepreneur Of The Year”
What a spicy way to kick off award season 🏆Lars G.O. Söderström, founder of rum-based cream liqueur Tobago Gold, was recognised at the Trinidad & Tobago Chamber of Commerce and Industry’s Champions of Business Awards Tobago Gold founder named Entrepreneur of the Year - The Spirits Business
Global Sales Director
Aysil comes from Istanbul, Turkey She studied Foreign Trade & Economics at Marmara University, Istanbul and holds a Bachelor of Business Administration from Berkeley College, New York. Aysil’s 25-year carrier spans across Consumer Goods - Cosmetics at Shiseido Cosmetics, Food & Beverages at Pepsi Cola International - and Wine & Spirits at Stoli Group and […]
Autumn Tasting 2023 GOLD
One more #gold for Tobago Gold - the experts keep loving our unique taste 💛 #goldmedal #awards #chocolate #rum #cream #creamliqueur #caribbean #spices #tobago #gold #trinidad #trinidadandtobago#timetococoa #timetospiceup
USA SPRITS GOLD 2023
One more recognition of our unique taste 💛 Thank you USA Ratings 💛Sid Patel #USASpiritsRatings#USR2023#USASpiritsRatings2023#usaratings#tobagogoldaward#winner#goldwin#chocolate#rum#cream#caribbean#spices#tobago#gold#trinidad#trinidadandtobago#timetococoa#timetospiceup
Notting Hill Carnival
This Sunday and Monday (August 27-28) find us in #London at the famous Notting Hill Carnival 💛Thank you Joseph Charles of the Soca News Ltd for including us into your special Carnival Guide edition 💛Skylark SpiritsJaz AnandIndy Anandhttps://lnkd.in/em-Nt4Gq #UK#chocolate#rum#cream#caribbean#spices#tobago#gold#trinidad#trinidadandtobago#timetococoa#timetospiceup#popthecarnival#carnival#grooves#heritage
Coming to Armenia
Availability alert for #Armenia! Tobago Gold Chocolate Rum Cream at The House premium boutiques and online 💛 https://thehouse.am/product/tobago-gold-chocolate-rum-cream-500-ml
Rum Festival
What a summer weekend! 💛 German Rum Festival in #Berlin, #Manchester Rum Fest, #Kent County Show - over 4000 consumers tried Tobago Gold 💛 The feedback, once again, is amazing!
To the sky with AirBaltic
A milestone for Tobago gold 💛 Thank you The Spirits Business for covering the story. Tobago Gold takes to the sky with AirBaltic - The Spirits Business
Coming to Romania
We are coming to #Romania 💛 via our new partners at IBS. International Brand Stores • Import Si Distribuire Bauturi (ib-stores.ro)
Coming to France
We did it again 💛 New great partner, new amazing market - #France.Thank you Bruant Distribution for taking on the #Caribbean #chocolate joy 💛 The Spirits Business
The Golden Hinde
We are pleased to announce Tobago Gold will officially launch in the #UK on September 23'rd at a tasting event on board The Golden Hinde, a recreation of the Elizabethan Sir Francis Drake ship in the heart of #London. For those in the area, get your tickets now and enjoy our chocolate rum cream in […]
Entering the UK
Tobago Gold Commercial Director Helena Zakmane shares this exciting update in the latest edition of The Spirits Business: “We have a lot planned for the coming months to make sure #TobagoGold is visible and active in one of the most exciting and dynamic spirits markets in the world – the UK". Read more here: Tobago […]
Two more investors
We are thrilled to welcome John Reichenbach and Lionel Fray to the Tobago Gold family and are thankful for their investment in our future growth! We had the pleasure of introducing Tobago Gold to them as a participant and finalist in the Harvard Business School Alumni New Venture Competition earlier this year. They soon realized […]
Unique cream liqueur
Tobago Gold CEO, Lars G.O. Söderström is quoted in Ins & Outs of #trinidadandtobago, “By combining the finest #cocoa with #Caribbean flavours, and mixing this blend with #rum, we created a unique cream #liqueur.” Tobago Gold Chocolate Rum Cream (insandoutstt.com)
LCBO bringing the taste
LCBO is bringing a taste of the #Caribbean to shoppers throughout #Ontario by making #TobagoGold chocolate rum cream liqueur available instore and online. Tobago Gold Chocolate Rum Cream | LCBO
Now in Iceland
Tobago Gold is now available at Heðrun Stuðlahals Reykjavík in #Iceland. Chocolate Rum Cream on ice…that's nice! Where in the world will this Caribbean treasure share its flavorful taste next?
A real hit
According to a recent post on the Frank Ficht Rum Blog: "As soon as I pour the Tobago Gold Chocolate Rum Cream Liqueur into the glass, I notice its fine creaminess and its dark brown color indicates a high chocolate content…A real hit whether enjoyed at room temperature or cold on ice. The chocolate rum […]
Participating in ProWein
We look forward to participating in ProWein, the International Trade Fair for Wines and Spirits from May 15 - 17 in in Dusseldorf, Germany. Join us there to experience the warmth and luxury of Tobago Gold Chocolate Rum Cream Liqueur! https://www.prowein.com/
Tobago Gold wins again!
This time earning a Gold Medal in The Drinks Business and The Spirits Business Spring Blind Tasting in February at the Park Row in London. Among the expert judges who participated in the day of tasting, Bernadette Pamplin described her Tobago Gold experience: "There was mint chocolate on the nose. The mint is quite subtle on the palate, but some nutty […]
The expand To Europe
Anthony Brand talks about the expansion of Tobago Gold in Europe on TTT News' Business Insight. Apr 2022.
Available to consumers
The Spirits Business shared a great piece on our continued growth! Caribbean rum liqueur brand Tobago Gold will soon be available to consumers in the Netherlands, Belgium and Luxembourg, as well as in the Scandinavian market. Read the article here!
Welcome to the EDEKA store
Luneburg is in the forefront of Tobago Gold's expansion in the German market. For a chocolate rum cream fix, everyone’s welcome to the EDEKA store in Standpassage.
Celebrating another award win!
Today Tobago Gold is celebrating another award win!! 🥁🥉🙏🏽This time at the well-recognised IWSC spirits awards 2022. More than 4000 spirits were judged by 85 judges over 2 weeks. In their commentary about Tobago Gold, the judges shared, “A lovely creamy texture, with chocolate, peanuts, almonds, and banana emerging from beneath the surface.” Thank you!#IWSCspiritsawards
Delights the world
Check out this great feature in Newsday about Tobago Gold! Read the article here!
Best-selling product
Lars Bruns of Liquorland says #TobagoGold was the best-selling product in its store over the holidays. "Bearing in mind the current C19 situation in our city and country as well as the incredible sales we experienced with hot Glühwein (mulled wine) during November-December, Tobago Gold 70CL was ranking 2nd in overall sales and then made it to the top […]
Distinctive style of the bottles
Tobago Gold Agent for the Benelux Region Mr. Anthony Brand presents a bottle of Tobago Gold to His Excellency Ambassador Mr. Colin Connelly, Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the Republic of Trinidad and Tobago to the Kingdoms of #Belgium and the #Netherlands. The #spirit, #beauty, #creativity and #heritage of #trinidadandtobago are integral components of the Tobago Gold brand. Our company is based on the values of inclusiveness […]
One of six finalists
We're beyond excited to be participating in the Boston region finals of the Harvard Business School Alumni New Venture Competition. Tobago Gold is one of six finalists competing on Feb. 24 after advancing through the semi-final round including 12 start-ups on Feb. 3. Learn more: https://angels-hbsab.org/
Tobago Gold semi-finalist
We are thrilled to be one of the semi-finalists to participate at the upcoming virtual pitch for the 2022 Harvard Business School New Venture Competition. According to John Reichenbach, Tobago Gold, led by Lars G.O. Soderstrom, is one of the Boston region entrants for this year’s HBS Alumni New Venture Competition. The NVC regional semi-finals will be held on […]
Board member, Carlo Attisano
Tobago Gold advisory board member, Carlo Attisano brings unique perspective and expertise to our leadership team. Learn more about this professional Sommelier and his contributions to our success. Tobago Gold team: How would you describe yourself?Carlo: An extremely positive person who loves to color his life every day!Tobago Gold team: What inspires you?Carlo: Quality, beauty, and uniqueness.Tobago […]
Pop the Christmas!
From all of us to all of you, a very merry Christmas!
Locally inspired
Tobago Gold CEO Lars G.O. Soderstrom celebrates the growth of the locally inspired chocolate rum cream with Port of Spain Mayor Joel Martinez.
Hello Denmark
We sealed the deal with Quality Europe distributors at #BarConventBerlin for Hans Andersen and his team to bring Tobago Gold to the Danish market. Time to Cocoa, Denmark! Helena Zakmane Lars G.O. Soderstrom Amanda Qvarfordt
Growing Tobago Gold family
We are excited to welcome Gerry Peereboom and Margie Peereboom to the Tobago Gold family and grateful for their investment. “We jumped at the chance to invest in Tobago Gold as it meets our basic criteria for fantastic success: a superior product that has been recognized in various markets as a potential 'disruptor' and a world-class executive team and advisory board […]
Tobago Gold @ Massy Stores
We're thrilled Tobago Gold is now available to shoppers at Massy Stores in Trinidad! #timetococoa
DB & SB Autumn Blind Tasting
We are proud to be among the top liqueurs ranked in this year's DB & SB Autumn Blind Tasting! The Spirits Business The Drinks Businesshttps://lnkd.in/db4B9h68
Time to go Coco, Germany!
Good news for all our German friends! You will soon be able to enjoy Tobago Gold - Pure joy in a bottle! Liquorland Cooperation is now the exclusive distributor of Tobago Gold in Germany. “At last we have a product with the potential to reshape and rebuild the chocolate cream liqueur category in Germany. We are excited […]
Meet us in Berlin!
Come and meet us in Berlin! Tobago Gold will be featured at Bar Convent Berlin, Oct. 11-13, 2021 at the Berlin Exhibition Center in stand 18 A33. Helena Zakmane, Commercial Director at Tobago Gold, comments on the participation: “Exhibiting at the Bar Convent Berlin is an important milestone for us. It will be the first time we […]
Buy Tobago Gold in Sweden!
The first market where you can buy Tobago Gold is Sweden! The home country of our founder and CEO, Lars G.O. Söderström, the land of raw Northern beauty and warm-hearted people, the birthplace of brave Vikings and Spotify.Tobago Gold is now available online via Systembolaget: https://lnkd.in/ezv4r9riSo to all Tobago Gold friends in Sweden – order now, enjoy, […]
Independence Day
Happy Independence Day to all Trinbagonians and friends! We're celebrating in true "trini" style with warmth and good vibes. #celebration #trinidadandtobago
The future of Trinidad carnival
Tobago Gold Advisory Board member Paige de Leon featured in a Q&A with Forbes about the future of the Trinidad carnival. https://www.forbes.com/sites/bazdreisinger/2021/08/17/trinidad-carnival-2022-to-be-or-not-to-be-a-qa-with-the-trinidad-and-tobago-promoters-association/?sh=7bf471514a48
Brand ambassador Amanda
For 20 years, Amanda managed diving and water sports centers across Trinidad and Tobago. In fact, she was the diving instructor for Tobago Gold CEO Lars Soderstrom who shared cocoa beans with her and discussed the benefits of their antioxidants. Today, Amanda lives in Sweden and is thrilled to represent Tobago Gold. “I’m very impressed […]
Distributor in Trinidad & Tobago
Glen Rogers, Divisional Manager of the Wines & Spirits Division for Alston's Marketing Company Limited explains how his immense feeling of national pride influenced the decision to be Tobago Gold’s importer and distributor in Trinidad & Tobago.“It’s an amazing opportunity to work with an indigenous, artisan product that is sure to make waves both locally and internationally, […]
Our first customer delivery packed
Happy days at Tobago Gold! Our first customer delivery packed and ready to be shipped!
President of Demandre Communications, Maryline Demandre
Leading independent consultant in the liquor industry and president of Demandre Communications, Maryline Demandre shares her thoughts on the taste of Tobago Gold. She sees high potential for this new chocolate rum cream based on its aromatic flavor and unique texture. We appreciate Maryline’s thoughtful comments and look forward to bringing this Caribbean taste to […]
Q&A with Jacques Steffens, Chairman of the Board
Tobago Gold Team: What do you enjoy most as the leader of the Tobago Gold board? Jacques: I enjoy working with a very diverse, highly capable team that genuinely takes pleasure in building an entirely new, innovative, and rule-breaking brand and business. We run a serious business but do not take ourselves too seriously. The […]
Award-winning bottles
Tobago Gold’s award-winning bottle design was created by Tobagonian talent and Tobago Gold designer, Che Hernandez. “I wanted to create a bottle with a clear connection to our Caribbean heritage and our core ingredient: cocoa. The design is inspired by the Trinitario cocoa tree and the local cocoa estate on which its grown. I'm fascinated […]
Tobago Gold Wins Double Tripple Gold!
Tobago Gold® received two more distinguished honors this month for taste and design. We were awarded the Triple Gold Medal at the 2021 MicroLiquor Spirit Awards (MLSA) and the Triple Gold Medal at the 2021 MicroLiquor Design Awards (MLDA). Tobago Gold chocolate rum cream liqueur is masterfully crafted with the finest premium cocoa, rum and […]
Meet Brand ambassador Ajuba
Last year in Tobago, I was enjoying the beautiful scenery and jumped off a cliff into the sea. Swimming to shore, I was greeted by two gorgeous Labrador retrievers, and I had the pleasure of meeting their owner, LarsG.O. Soderstrom. Lars shared his excitement with me about his new start-up idea, Tobago Gold. I loved […]
Unique Combo
How the Unique Combo of Chocolate, Rum and Spices is Making a Comeback. As a cocoa farmer and certified chocolate maker, I have always been fascinated by the unique history of cocoa originating in the Caribbean. Now known as a super food with loads of antioxidants, cocoa has been a valuable product for centuries. In […]
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