Rum icon's 140th year
It’s time locals throughout the City of Logan rediscover a tasty experience in their own backyard at Beenleigh Artisan Distillery, which is preparing to celebrate its 140th anniversary in style.
That’s the message Ross Adams is sharing with the community as new venue manager for the historic site, overseeing a new tour, tasting experience and the new Distillery Restaurant that opened this year.
‘So many locals may not know what is so exciting about visiting the property now, and we’d love to see them come back in because there are a lot of reasons to return,’ Ross says.
‘We’d love them to visit and not only try the rum-inspired menu, but immerse themselves in the spirit of the distillery and the story behind it.’
Speaking of the past, the distillery is preparing for its 140th year with a public celebration on 19 October, including tastings and the release of a new bottle for the occasion.
Ross explains that many people driving past the striking red distillery shed for the past 10 years or so, may still be in the dark about how the distillery’s operations have evolved.
This includes a new Visitor Centre and Artisan Rum Bar.
‘When Bickfords Group purchased the business back in 2012, our mission and goal was to bring back the heritage, and bring back the liquid as well,’ Ross says.
‘So now we have an amazing kitchen, a distillery tour and tasting of not just rum products, but our wider portfolio from our South Australian partners too. There is also a fun tasting for children of different cordials.
‘People can spend the day here on site – with dining and drinks, and experience the distillery itself with a walk around the famous red shed.’
Ross recommends must-try menu items of the wagyu burger or beef ribs covered in a signature rum barbecue sauce that has a growing fan base.
As for refreshments, these include the rum and cola that just won gold at the Australian Spirits Awards, and the New York International Spirits winning rum of the year.
Learn more on the Beenleigh Artisan Distillery website.
Photo at top: Beenleigh Artisan Distillery’s new venue manager Ross Adams explains the new restaurant menu.
