Beenleigh artisan distillery wedding venues beenleigh. Thanks to new owners, the distillery is enjoying a rebirth with a new visitors centre, which opened to the public late in 2015. Beenleigh was also the administrative centre of the beenleigh local government division 1879, which became a shire. Jasmine draper will be here to discuss the history, processes and insights into all that is being a master distiller at beenleigh rum distill. Over 6 years later were still crafting smallbatch rum the traditional way, at our distillery on the banks of the albert river in eagleby qld. Beenleigh artisan rum distillery, 142 distillery road. Beenleigh rum distillery, a fascinating taste of queensland history book. And over years later, theyre still making rum the traditional, boutique way, from the original stone building upon the banks of the albert river at eagleby and exclusively sourcing australias finest molasses from the countrys only remaining family. In operation since 1884, the site welcomes visitors to tour the tall stories of the building and learn the history of australias oldest registered distillery and the people who made it into what it is today. This building was built in 1873 and served the local children of the area until 1972. Vs to watch all the big games, 2 pool tables, onsite tab and all your favourite cold beers on tap. It was lots of fun taking the guided tour and learning about the distillerys history, especially as the facility has flooded several times.
It is produced at the heritagelisted beenleigh rum distillery at eagleby. The stills, vats and photos were relocated to the beenleigh historical village. The beenleigh rum distillery has been operating for over 100 years making very good rum. Beenleigh rum distillery, on the banks of the albert river near brisbane, queensland, circa 1912. With an ideal afternoon catch up spot, sports bar and multiple large screen plasma t. More than just a rum, more even than just a spirit beenleigh rum is a tribute to bold australian enterprise and the stuff that legends are made of. Tall stories, colourful characters and a heritage as rich and distinctive as beenleigh rum itself, welcome to the history of australias oldest registered distillery and the people and the rum that made it what it is today. Australian owned beenleigh rum is a premium range of aged rums made by australians at the beenleigh artisan distillery in queensland since 1884. Sit back and enjoy the flavour, textures and aromas of our finely crafted rum as part of the tasting experience. I know not why we should blush to confess that molasses was an essential ingredient in american independence. They opened a new interpretation and tasting centre 3 weeks ago, and it is very well done. We really enjoyed the peace and quiet and the look of the historic red barn surrounded by canefields and farmland. Inner circle was the exclusive preserve of australias colonial sugar refining company s board of directors and a handful of its prized clients, and even they were only entitled to the occasional bottle.
Beenleigh rum distillery tours a distillery tour is for. There are tours you can do that run every hour or 30 minutes, depending on demand, there is also an good display of the history of the company. Beenleigh artisan distillery prides itself on being australias oldest registered and continuouslyworking distillery, producing rum for over 100 years. Historic and iconic rum distillery open to visitors brisbane times.
Book the bundaberg rum distillery tour bundaberg rum. Beenleigh is a town on the gold coast railway line, 33 km southeast of central brisbane. Beenleigh artisan distillery tour and tasting experience. Beenleigh artisan distillery logan city all you need. If you have opted for our tasting experience, you will then sample various products from the premium beenleigh range, which includes a vodka and various varieties of rum. The earliest licensed distillery in australia opened in beenleigh. The value of rum was based upon the lack of coinage among the population of the colony, and due to the drinks ability to allow its consumer to temporarily. Loaded with heritage and a rich history, australias oldest registered distillery is a mustvisit. Visit beenleigh artisan distillery on your trip to logan city. Picture believed to be the beenleigh state school, 1872 state school, book art. On this short tour of the heritagelisted distillery site, hear about the distillerys colourful history and the techniques that are part of beenleighs rummaking process. From a loveable rogue called the bosun to the expert distillers of today, our history is coloured by the bold men and women who refused to let their future be left in the hands of.
It is best known for the beenleigh rum distillery founded on the local sugar. Visit these websites to explore the history of beenleigh further. We created australias original rum, back before even coca cola was invented. Francis goodings distillery, established beside his sugar mill in 1884, is the forerunner of the beenleigh rum distillery in distillery road, eagleby. About beenleigh artisan distillery a tribute to bold australian enterprise, beenleigh artisan distillery is a standing monument of a legend. The beenleigh rum distillery is back and has a new, fiveyear aged dark rum and honey liqueur. Both beenleigh rum distillery and bundaberg rum distillery are using existing production lines and. John adams, by then one of the countrys founding fathers, wrote to a friend. The site is steeped in a heritage distinctive of colourful characters, tales and rich history, not to mention some of the finest rum recipes and premium spirits known to man. Beenleigh rum distillery is a heritagelisted rum distillery at distillery road, eagleby once part of beenleigh, city of logan, queensland, australia. Welcome to the history of australias oldest registered distillery and the people and the rum that made it what it is today. Beenleigh is the oldest continuously operating rum distillery in australia. The same spirit that in 1888 started our story, bringing a couple of mates together to start an ingenious and delicious way to use up excess molasses from sugar production to form the bundaberg distillery company to make rum.
Australias oldest rum distillery has opened its doors to visitors for the first time since the 1980s. It was added to the queensland heritage register on 6 march 2004. View the visitor centre and learn the history of this queensland icon, take a tour of the distillery and sample some of beenleighs awardwinning rum such as. The original proprietor, james stewart, sold the boats still to local entrepreneurs who used it to start the beenleigh rum distillery. Our guide was informative and chatty and as there were only three of us on our tour we were able to see and ask about anything and everything. It is best known for the beenleigh rum distillery founded on the local sugar industry in the beenleigh history see more. Beenleigh rum is again being produced at the distillery. A flood in 1887, took the distillery and a large number of rum barrels down the river but another still was installed and brick building were built to replace the ruined still house. Take a road trip to our artisan distillery on the banks of the albert river in south east queensland to discover fine awardwinning australian rum. Beenleigh copper pot distilled rum ultimate rum guide. Between 1981 and 2005 a museum featuring displays on the history of sugar and rum production in the beenleigh area was open at the distillery. The beenleigh tavern is a fantastic meeting point of the beenleigh community, offering something exciting for all. Beenleigh rum distillery, the oldest distillery in australia.
At bundaberg rum we believe the australian spirit is something to be proud of. The beenleigh rum distillery also produces inner circle rum. Beenleigh rum is one of australias oldest brands of rum. From a loveable rogue called the bosun to the expert distillers of today, our history is coloured by the bold men and women who. Beenleigh artisan distillers eagleby must do brisbane. Files are available under licenses specified on their description page. Beenleigh artisan distillery logan city 2020 all you.
Beenleigh rum brisbane, queensland, australia drink. Beenleigh artisan distillers opens to visitors brisbane. Beenleigh is oldest continuously operating distillery in australia stakes its claim as the worlds best rum. Beenleigh artisan distillery up to 52% off beenleigh. Over years of experience and history in every drop. Meghan jarvis at beenleigh the oldest continuously. Theres a hushed quiet and a palpable sense of history embedded in rough, limed. After exploring the bundaberg rum museum experience and immersing yourself in the rich history of bundaberg rum, join one of our expert distillery guides on a guided journey deep into the heart of our fully operational bundaberg rum distillery. Historic and iconic rum distillery open to visitors. The old wooden vats for aging the rum are fascinating. Beenleigh rum the rum for australians, made by australians since 1884. Once inside our iconic red heritage listed distillery building, you will learn the process of making rum, before visiting our vat and barrel stores.
This page was last edited on 18 august 2018, at 03. Forget bunderburg at over years old, beenleigh rum distillery is australias oldest working distillery. In 1899, beenleigh rum won a gold medal at the london international fair, the first of many awards won by this australian distillery. The beenleigh rum distillery is back and has a new, five. Beenleigh artisan distillers opens to visitors home brisbane. Beenleigh artisan distillery, eagleby between brisbane and the gold coast sits the famed beenleigh artisan distillery the home of some of the finest queenslandproduced rum. The distillers guide to rum ian smiley, eric watson, michael delevante, eric zandona, martin cate on.
It was lots of fun taking the guided tour and learning about the distillery s history, especially as the facility has flooded. Text last corrected on 11 september 2017 by loganlocalstudies. Opened in 1884, beenleigh rum distillery is australias original rum, and the gold coasts longest running hospitality establishment. Distilleries in australia are converting their operations to produce muchneeded hand sanitiser. One of the most important industries associated with brisbane and its environments is the rum distillery at beenleigh, the property of messrs 233 words. Beenleigh rum more than just a rum, more even just as a spirit beenleigh rum is a tribute to bold australian enterprise and the stuff that legends are made of. Its the oldest and continuous distillery in the country, and its story. It was lots of fun taking the guided tour and learning about the distillerys history, especially as the facility has flooded. There are 4 sugar cane spirits distilled by beenleigh distillery. Rum became an important trade good in the early period of the colony of new south wales. The loganholme school house the loganholme one teacher school arrived at the beenleigh historical village in 2009 and is the newest addition to the village. Loaded with heritage and a rich history, australias oldest registered distillery is a mustvisit for anyone with a comprehensive home cocktail bar.
It feels like time has stood still at the beenleigh rum distillery. Have access to distillery exclusive merchandise and limited edition products. Created before any other rum in the country before even coca cola was invented. To book a tour of the beenleigh rum distillery or for more information contact gavin. Beenleigh rum distillery, a fascinating taste of queensland history. It was lots of fun taking the guided tour and learning about the distillery s history, especially as the facility has flooded several times. Beenleigh copper pot distilled rum 030049 eur, age, australia, beenleigh rum, brand, country, dark rum, na no age definition, price, rum types 0 flares filament. After exploring the bundaberg rum museum experience and immersing yourself in the rich history of bundaberg rum, join one of our expert distillery guides on.
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