Hundreds of Bundaberg Rum fans queued for three days and nights for a limited edition bottle commemorating the iconic Queensland brand’s 125th anniversary. Costing $1250 for 700ml, it was said to be a record price for an Australian rum, blended from a secret recipe of the brand’s oldest and rarest brews.
How old is Bundaberg rum?
The Bundaberg Distilling Company began its operations in 1888, and Bundaberg rum was first produced in 1889. Production ceased from 1907 to 1914, and from 1936 to 1939, after fires, the second of which caused rum from the factory to spill into the nearby Burnett River.
Is Bundaberg rum aged?
Hand selected extra old rum aged in American oak to deliver a rich flavour with warming spices, Bundaberg Black 12-year-old is a result of the careful ageing process at the distillery….TASTING NOTES.
| Manufacturer | Bundaberg Distilling Company |
|---|---|
| Liquor Style | Dark Rum |
| Volume | 700ML |
Which Bundaberg rum is the best?
Bundaberg Blenders Edition 2015
The distillery’s prized liquid, the Bundaberg Blenders Edition 2015, was awarded Best Rum and Best Dark Rum in the World in 2016, while Small Batch won World’s Best Gold Rum the same year.
Is Bundaberg rum any good?
All you can taste is the booze. I was surprised how boozy it tasted as it is bottled at 37% and in some circles it isn’t actually a rum but a cane spirit. To me it tastes almost like a cheap sweet blended whisky. The alcohol taste to it overpowers the drink it doesn’t really taste like a rum at all.
Is Bundaberg Rum still Australian owned?
Diageo Australia is the leading premium spirits company in Australia and the proud owner of the Bundaberg Distilling Company. Bundaberg Brewed Drinks is a proud family owned business, based in the small Australian town of Bundaberg. The Flemings family founded the brewery and still run it to this day.
What is the name of the Bundy Bear?
Bear. A series of advertisements featuring the Bundaberg Rum bear, a polar bear known as Bundy R. Bear, was produced by advertising agency Leo Burnett to align the product ‘with a larrikin approach to Australian mateship’.
What is Bundy up rum?
First distilled in 1888, Bundaberg Rum is as Australian as it gets. Made from 100% local sugar cane to a time-honoured tradition, then matured to perfection for a smooth and mellow flavour with hints of molasses and caramel.
Why does Bundaberg rum taste different?
“A rum’s taste really depends on where the sugar cane comes from,” he says. At 37 percent alcohol by volume, Bundaberg Original is no more potent than other rums on the market, but Australian mythology insists that the stuff brings out the worst in those who drink it.
What is Bundy made of?
Bundaberg Rum is distilled from molasses, a waste product from sugar production. In 1888 the town of Bundaberg produced 20% of Australia’s sugar and was awash with unused and unwanted molasses. This waste was being poured into the Burnett River or tipped out over nearby land.
Is Bundaberg Rum sweet?
Using Bundaberg was an opportunity to showcase out thought process, and the way we think about building on the base drink.” The creative yet refined resulting blends are a far-cry from the sickly-sweet pre-mix drink Australians may associate with the rum. It’s a sweet and sour infusion, with a spicy twist.
What makes Bundaberg 18 year old rum so special?
Rich layers of flavour on top of it’s classic Bundy character gives Bundaberg 18 Year Old Rum a distinctly deep complexity and a mellow, woody finish. The oldest rum used was laid down on August 11, 1984 and the youngest was laid down on September 17, 1987. Shaun Barry was responsible for blending the rums.
What is a Bundaberg premium beer?
Bundaberg Premium was a “Rum infused brewed beverage” that came out around 1999. It was 5% Alc/Volume (4.5% brewed malt and 0.5% rum). According to the label it was not a beer, rather a refreshing brewed beverage with the infusion of Bundaberg Rum.
What size was Bundaberg galleon rum?
The 1970’s Bundaberg Galleon Rum, with the distinctive Crystal Cut bottles, were available in an Under Proof and Over Proof version. Earlier examples were in fact released in Fluid ounce measurements of 26 Fluid Ounces, and later released as a 750ml. Sizes available were 50ml, 150ml, and 750ml.
What happened to Frangos Royal Liqueur Bundaberg?
Frangos “Genie” bottle Royal Liqueur Bundaberg Royal Rum Liqueur was first produced by Frangos Liqueurs Pty Ltd in Brisbane. It is a smooth and silky blend of Bundaberg Rum, coffee and chocolate. In 1962, the Bundaberg Distilling Company acquired an interest in Frangos. Frangos went into liquidation in the late 1970s.
