Beenleigh
Beenleigh Distillery — Australia’s oldest pot still rum, fruit-forward and tropical-aged
Founded in 1884 on the banks of Queensland’s Albert River, Beenleigh rum is widely regarded as Australia’s oldest registered rum distillery. Built on local molasses, long, careful fermentation and copper pot still distillation, Beenleigh is known for an expressive, characterful profile: bright citrus and orchard fruit layered with vanilla, cocoa, toasted oak and spice. Award-winning and proudly Australian, it balances heritage with small-batch precision.
On RumX you’ll find 118 Beenleigh expressions with a community median of 8.0/10 from 2,067 reviews. Enthusiasts praise the distillery’s dry, fruit-forward style and the lift of tropical aging, especially in cask-strength and single-cask releases from Velier, Rum Artesanal, Rumclub, Transcontinental Rum Line and Plantation.
Popular rums from Beenleigh
Romdeluxe Beenleigh Distillery Series No. 3 MAIC10 2007
2007 16yr 66,2%
Dry citrus-peach profile, long warming finish
Beenleigh Rumclub Private Selection Ed. 20 Australia 14 Years 2007
2007 14yr 65,5%
Fruity nose, roasted‑oak depth, long finish
Top rated rums from Beenleigh
The Bottle Shop Beenleigh Australia Rum MAIC10 2007
2007 17yr 72,10%
Powerful, complex, superbly integrated cask strength
Beenleigh Rumclub Private Selection Ed. 20 Australia 14 Years 2007
2007 14yr 65,5%
Fruity nose, roasted‑oak depth, long finish
Beenleigh Rumclub Private Selection Ed. 40 Australia 2007
2007 16yr 64,8%
Vibrant citrus, chocolate; cask strength, well integrated
Romdeluxe Beenleigh Distillery Series No. 3 MAIC10 2007
2007 16yr 66,2%
Dry citrus-peach profile, long warming finish
Whisky & Rhum Beenleigh L‘Esprit 2014
2014 6yr 78,3%
Intense, complex; let it breathe fully.
Romdeluxe Beenleigh Wild Series Rum No. 40 2007
2007 15yr 67%
Caramel, orchard fruits, wood—oily mouthfeel and strong character.
Beenleigh Rumclub Private Selection Ed. 35 Australia 2013
2013 9yr 69,7%
Unique, fruity rum with high ABV balance.
Velier Beenleigh Fine Australian Rum 2013
2013 10yr 59%
Citrus-led, honeyed, warmly spiced Beenleigh
Beenleigh RA Australia Rum Inner Circle MAIC10 2007
2007 12yr 50,4%
Fruity, honeyed, spiced wood sipper
Valinch & Mallet Beenleigh Cœtus Amicorum Australia 2007
2007 12yr 54,8%
Complex with woody, fruity, and spicy notes.
Perola Beenleigh Bellamy‘s Reserve Australia MAIC12 2006
2006 17yr 67,60%
Bold, complex rum with vibrant citrus and spice.
Valinch & Mallet Beenleigh The Spirit of Art 2007
2007 16yr 57,6%
Complex, woody, fruity, limited edition Australian rum.
Beenleigh Flensburg Rum Company The Bottle Shop 2014
2014 5yr 58,67%
Floral aroma, sherry finish, sweet and smoky.
Beenleigh Inner Circle Cask Strength Rum
5yr 75,9%
Bold, intense, and complex with fiery warmth.
Beenleigh S.B.S Australia 2007 2007
2007 13yr 55%
Bold, fruity, complex; intense yet intriguing taste.
Beenleigh Plantation Australia 2007 (One-Time Limited Edition) 2007
2007 14yr 49,3%
Fruity vanilla-chocolate, cognac-style finish
Beenleigh Flensburg Rum Company Quokka Edition (Australian Small Batch Rum)
7yr 46%
Sherry-led fruit with minty finish
Beenleigh Plantation Australia 2009 (Palo Cortado Sherry Cask Finish) 2009
2009 12yr 45,4%
Fruity spice, sherry touch, gentle smoke
Beenleigh Inner Circle Navy Strength Rum
5yr 57,2%
Herbal, woody, warming navy strength
Beenleigh Inner Circle Overproof Traditional Pot Still Rum
57,2%
Bold spice, fruity complexity, very alcoholic.
Flavour profile of Beenleigh
Most frequently mentioned flavors
RumX users celebrate Beenleigh’s distinctive mix of citrus, pear/apple and floral notes over dry oak, cocoa and baking spice. Many highlight how air time tames initial solventy hints and reveals marmalade, brioche and vanilla. Cask-strength, tropical-aged releases impress for intensity and length, while sherry, cognac and Australian wine finishes add variety. A few find select bottlings hot or a touch bitter, but overall quality, character and value earn consistently strong scores.
Frequently Asked Questions about Beenleigh
Popular independent bottlers of Beenleigh
- Maison Ferrand 9 rums
- Compagnie des Indes 7 rums
- Transcontinental Rum Line 6 rums
- Velier 5 rums
- Oldman Spirits GmbH 4 rums
- 1423 World Class Spirits 4 rums
- Holmes Cay 4 rums
- Spirit of Rum 3 rums
About the Beenleigh distillery
The Beenleigh distillery is located in Australia. Rums from Beenleigh have been reviewed 2,075 times with an average of 8.0/10.
To BeenleighAll rums from Beenleigh
- Cane Island Beenleigh Australia 4yr 43% RX6000
- Velier Beenleigh Fine Australian Rum 2015 5yr 59% RX9624
- Velier Beenleigh Fine Australian Rum 2013 10yr 59% RX15956
- Velier Beenleigh Fine Australian Rum 2006 15yr 59% RX9623
- Beenleigh Plantation Australia 2007 (One-Time Limited Edition) 2007 14yr 49,3% RX10169
- Beenleigh Rumclub Private Selection Ed. 20 Australia 14 Years 2007 14yr 65,5% RX10872
- TCRL Beenleigh Australia #35 2015 4yr 48% RX564
- Beenleigh Rum Artesanal Australian Rum 2007 15yr 67,5% RX12191
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