BEENLEIGH 10 Year Old 2013, 59% ABV

The Beenleigh Distillery, located in Queensland, Australia, is one of the country's oldest distilleries, with a history dating back to 1884. Specializing in crafting premium rums, Beenleigh uses traditional pot stills and locally sourced ingredients to produce a range of rich and distinctive spirits. Known for its commitment to quality and heritage, the distillery offers a unique blend of historical charm and contemporary innovation, making it a notable name in the world of rum.

Beenleigh produces its rums using molasses and local water. It is a “Single Blended Rum,” crafted using an original and “inverted” technique: first distillation takes place in a column still, followed by pot still distillation. This pot still, known as “The Old Copper,” is similar to those used in Demerara. The rums are then aged in large wooden vats and former bourbon barrels. In addition to their official releases, Beenleigh collaborated with La Maison & Velier for two releases in 2021. This new reference is truly unique in the landscape of Australian rum. The distillery has two aging warehouses: one located near the distillery and another in the southern part of the country, in Renmark in the Barossa Valley, a semi-desert environment.

This 2013 vintage was aged for 10 years in ex-bourbon casks in the tropical climate of the Beenleigh warehouse, with a total angel’s share of over 25%, and bottled at a high strength of 59%.

Key Information

Serving Suggestions
First things first, be comfortable, relaxed and free from distractions. Pour a healthy amount (15-25ml) into a nosing glass (e.g., glencairn) and let it sit for a while. We recommend a minute of resting in the glass for every year in the cask. Otherwise, let it settle down for 5-10 minutes at least.

Help yourself to a 'warm up dram' in the meantime - something simple to open up the palate. When ready, start nosing the spirit, followed by sipping it (noting how it arrives on your palate and its development), and finally the finish. Take your time to get to know the spirit, noting its expression, character, depth, complexity and flavours. These can all change with adding drops of water so play around to find different sides of the spirit and identity a personal sweet spot for yourself!

But always remember, the best way to drink it is the way you like it!