BEENLEIGH - Bourbon Barrel - 40%
Beenleigh Artisan Distillers is an iconic rum distillery located in Logan, Queensland, Australia. Founded in 1865 by John Davy and Francis Gooding, two English entrepreneurs, this distillery takes its name from the Beenleigh farm, originally from Devonshire. Initially intended for cotton cultivation, the 300-acre property on the banks of the Albert River quickly shifted to sugarcane farming, a much more profitable and locally suitable alternative. The Beenleigh distillery, licensed in 1884, has always aimed to produce traditional rum from molasses derived from sugar grown and crushed in the region.
After a production halt in 1969 due to a drop in demand, the distillery was bought in 1972 by Mervyn Davy and his two sons, who successfully revived production. With modernized facilities, it diversified its activities by also bottling whisky, brandy, gin, vodka, and ouzo. Despite a historic flood in 1974, the distillery continued to develop under the Moran family’s leadership from 1980, who undertook significant renovation and expansion work on the site. In 1984, Tarac Industries took a majority stake, enabling the distillery to be equipped with modern installations such as efficient fermentation tanks and high-tech column stills, while preserving authenticity through the historic copper pot still, a brand emblem.
This prestigious edition of Beenleigh is made exclusively from high-quality molasses. Distillation is carefully carried out in a column still coupled with a traditional copper pot still, ensuring finesse and aromatic complexity. The rum is then aged for 2.5 years in American oak barrels that previously held Bourbon, imparting unique woody, vanilla, and spicy notes to this cuvée. This aging method in ex-Bourbon barrels is a mark of excellence and authenticity for lovers of exceptional rums.
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