2023 Summer Single Cask Rum Selections

Yowie 16 yr Australian Rum

$60.00

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Description

OUR TAKE: To our knowledge this may be the oldest Beenleigh in wide release. Our first Beenleigh (and our first Australian rum) that we ever tasted was the superb Holmes Cay release and we fell HARD for its elegant, intense, dry profile, one that we think bourbon drinkers will gravitate to quickly (while still blowing away high end rum connoisseurs).

THE LEGEND: The Yowie is Australia’s Bigfoot – an elusive apelike creature that has occasional dubious sightings and spawned many clubs and tv specials. It’s big, powerful, rare and maybe a little bit scary – just like the rum! Artwork is by the Indonesian artist Rezki.

THE RUM: One of the oldest independent bottlings of the Beenleigh Artisan Distillery, Yowie was made with the indigeneous S. Pombe yeast (discontinued in 2010) which produces low output but loads of rich flavor compounds, resulting in an elegant, herbally potent rum redolent of eucalyptus, tangerine and molasses funk, giving way to a sophisticated dry finish.

DARK SECRET: At first we passed on this pricy cask .. until ONE damn selection committee member lobbied for one LAST taste!

PRODUCTION: Molasses in Column & Pot Still

ADDITIVES: No sugar or other additives

AGING: 11 yrs Australia, 5 yrs UK

STRENGTH: Cask strength 68.3% ABVH20: We suggest adding water moderately!

CHARITY: 5% of this bottle’s profits goes to the North Queensland Animal Rescue of Australia

OUTTURN: 324 bottles (375 ml)

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Whistler 14 yr Venezuela Rum

$45.00

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Description

OUR TAKE: Venezuelan rum is on the rise! Aside from Brown Forman’s purchase of Diplomatico, we noticed that E&A Scheer’s holiday release (which they bottle for themselves) for 2022 was also from Venezuela. If it’s good enough for Brown Forman and E&A Scheer, it’s certainly good enough for us!

THE LEGEND: The Whistler is a demonic ghoul who shuffles through rural Venezuelan towns at night looking for victims to add to the bag of bones he carries on his back. Drinking a moderate amount of rum actually keeps the Whistler away … but if you drink too much rum, the Whistler will come for you, whistling his signature melody of doom (the ascending notes C D E F G then dropping an octave with the notes A and B). Art by Rezia (Regular) and Bihanc (Heavy Metal)

We commissioned the engraving-style artwork for the standard label from the Indonesian artist Rezki. The fantasy-style artwork for the “Heavy Metal” label was commissioned from the Sri Lankan artist Bihanc.

THE RUM: We think of this as the “Everything Bagel” of rums. It’s a sumptuous smorgasbord that checks a wild variety of flavors: Sea salt caramel, bitter mocha, baking spices, toasted oak, a little citrus zing, a touch of funky petrol.

DARK SECRET: We’re not permitted to disclose the distillery (but it’s not too hard to guess!)

AGING: 12 yrs Venezuela, 2 yrs UK aging

STRENGTH: 62.1% ABV (original cask strength)

PRODUCTION: Molasses in column still
ADDITIVES: None (no added sugar, color, etc.)
H20: We suggest adding water lightly

CHARITY: 5% of profits from the sale of this bottle goes to Venezuela’s South American Initiative to aid orphaned children and homeless animals

OUTTURN: 324 bottles (375 ml)

Kinnaree 9 yr Thailand Rum

$40.00

Suggested Retail Price

Description

OUR TAKE: We’re excited to be one of the very first IBs to release a rum from Thailand. While most of their domestic releases are heavily sweetened, we were so thrilled that their unadulterated distillate is wonderful stuff (at a reasonable price!) that we bought two casks.

THE LEGEND: Thailand and neighboring countries speak of the Kinnaree, the half woman/half bird creature from Buddhist and Hindu cultures. Known for its celestial grace & beauty, the Kinnaree is associated with music & love (Kinnara is her male counterpart and our name for this cask’s sibling). Original art by Razigla.

THE RUM: We’ve always wanted a quality “gateway” rum that was instantly accessible to rum newbies but still had the complexity and stamina to impress jaded rum aficionados. We were thrilled to find this rum in Thailand, a new country for most rum drinkers.

DARK SECRET: Why is this the “female” cask? She opens beautifully with lush, resonant floral notes while its sibling “male” cask has a strong lingering oaky finish.

AGING: 5 yrs Thailand, 4 yrs UK aging

STRENGTH: 61.6% ABV 

PRODUCTION: Molasses in column still

H20: We suggest adding water lightly

CHARITY: 5% of profits from the sale of this bottle goes to Thailand’s Love Foundation to aid LGBT equality and sexual health awarenessOUTTURN: 180 bottles (375 ml)

Kinnara 9 yr Thailand Rum

$40.00

Suggested Retail Price

Description

OUR TAKE: We’re excited to be one of the very first IBs to release a rum from Thailand. While most of their domestic releases are heavily sweetened, we were so thrilled that their unadulterated distillate is wonderful stuff (at a reasonable price!) that we bought two casks.

THE LEGEND: Thailand and neighboring countries speak of the Kinnara, the half man/half bird creature from Buddhist and Hindu cultures. Known for its celestial grace & beauty, the Kinnara is associated with music & love (Kinnara is her male counterpart and our name for this cask’s sibling). Original art by Razigla.

THE RUM: We’ve always wanted a quality “gateway” rum that was instantly accessible to rum newbies but still had the complexity and stamina to impress jaded rum aficianados. We were thrilled to find this rum in Thailand, a new country for most rum drinkers.

DARK SECRET: Why is this the “female” cask? She opens beautifully with lush, resonant floral notes while its sibling “male” cask has a strong lingering oaky finish.

AGING: 5 yrs Thailand, 4 yrs UK aging

STRENGTH: 61.6% ABV 

PRODUCTION: Molasses in column still

H20: We suggest adding water lightly

CHARITY: 5% of profits from the sale of this bottle goes to Thailand’s Love Foundation to aid LGBT equality and sexual health awareness

OUTTURN: 180 bottles (375 ml)

Manora 9 yr Thailand Rum Blend

$35.00

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Description

THE LEGEND: Asian countries speak of the half human/half bird Kinnaree and Kinnara. A famous Thai play involves “Manora”, a Kinnaree that was captured & gifted to Prince Suthon who fell in love with her. When Suthon left for war, jealous advisers convinced the King to sacrifice Manora. Manora escaped and fled to her homeland. The prince went on a quest to find his beloved & they returned to court to live happily ever after. When performed, “Manora” was often played by a male, reflective of Thailand’s historical acceptance of gender fluidity. This blend celebrates their acceptance of LGBTQ & transgender people (which includes our youngest daughter). Original art by Razigla.

THE RUM: Our “female” cask opens beautifully with lush, floral notes while our “male” Thai cask has a strong lingering oaky finish, making this a perfect “gender blend”!

PRODUCTION: Molasses in Column Still

ADDITIVES: No sugar or other additives 

AGING: 5 yrs Thailand, 4 yrs UK

STRENGTH: 55% ABVH20: We suggest adding water lightly!

CHARITY: 5% of profits from the sale of this bottle goes to Thailand’s Love Foundation to aid LGBTQ equality

Rum Passport Six Nation Blend

$40.00

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Description

OUR TAKE: Travel the world in one glass! Seven single casks from six countries, this blend will never be repeated!

THE RUM: Behold this cornucopia of elite rums!
25% Thailand 9 yr column still (Kinnaree)
25% Thailand 9 yr column still (Kinnara)
18.75% Guyana 9 yr Versailles wooden pot still (Moongazer)
9.38% Australian 16 yr pot still Beenleigh (Yowie)
9.38% Barbados 15 yr column/pot Foursquare (Burning Cane)
6.25% Venezuela 14 yr column still (Whistler)
6.25% Trinidad 8 yr column Diamond(Guardians)

PRODUCTION: Molasses in Column & Pot Still

ADDITIVES: No sugar or other additives

STRENGTH: 57.5% ABV

H20: We suggest adding water lightly … or just
make a killer Old Fashioned or tiki cocktail!

OUTTURN: 246 bottles