Beenleigh Artisan Distillers

Born and raised on the banks of the Albert River, Queensland…

Some say it all began as a floating moonshine distillery, started by a rogue known as ‘The Bosun’. One thing that’s certain is that Beenleigh’s story began like many good ones do: with two friends (John and Frank), who had an idea.

Over 130 years later, Beenleigh are still making rum the traditional way – sourcing molasses from the country’s last remaining family-owned sugar mill, and pot stilling using traditional copper equipment – and they’re even operating out of the same stone building, set on the banks of the Albert River.

After distillation, every drop of Beenleigh spirit is aged in handmade oak brandy barrels, forming the brand’s distinctive flavor and its velvety smooth finish. And they’re being awarded for their efforts, with the Beenleigh Double Barrel Hand Crafted 5 year old rum being named Australia’s Champion Rum for 2018. The distillery also produces gold medal-winning White, Australian Spiced, Gold, Dark, Port and Bourbon Barrel Rum.

Craft your own

Beenleigh also offers bartenders the opportunity to create and name their own rum blend. The Master of Rum experience – exclusively available for bars – includes an exclusive blending masterclass with Beenleigh’s Master Distiller Wayne Stewart, barrel tasting, a distillery tour, and a personalized 700ml bottle of rum to take back to your bar.

Family-owned, hand-crafted, and uniquely Australian – every drop of Beenleigh carries with it the tall stories, colourful characters and rich heritage that make it so unique. So don’t be shy – craft your very own blend and add to this legacy now.

For all trade enquiries please contact Sarah Habenschuss on 0411 743 292 or via email (info@ beenleighrum.com.au)