Friday, July 10, 2015

Watermark Limited Release               # 08684 2011                   700ml.               x 1


Watermark Limited Release Rum:- Earlier Bottle no-(08684) Ranked #19 Bundaberg Rum Showcase Collectable and Significant Bottles list. This is a limited edition of a special blend of hand picked 5 year old rum from Vat 46.  Each bottle carries it’s own unique code (individually numbered). The Rum was a limited release rum produced to mark the point where the floodwaters peaked during the floods in Bundaberg Jan 2011. With a gold honey colour and an aroma of subtle dried fruit. It has a light and distinctive palate that remains full and round in the body and finishes mellow.

Bundaberg Rum (visitors centre only)                                         700ml                x 1


Bundaberg Rum Flying Wheel 700ml:-This limited bottling intended as an exclusive release available only through the Bundaberg Visitor Centre in Queensland. The `Flying Wheel` Logo was used by Bundaberg for many years, starting from the 1920s, and symbolised the speed of deliveries to the local publicans. 

Red Racing     (signed)     2009         # 02259 & 02267              700ml                x 2

Bundaberg Rum Red Racing 700ml with Certificates of Authenticity and posters:- Bottle No’s (02259-02267) Ranked #18 Bundaberg Showcase Collectables and Significant Bottles list. Bundaberg Rum Red Racing Limited edition (less than 6000) released mid-2009 to celebrate Bundaberg Rums entry into Australian V8 racing. David Reynolds signature appears on the bottom label and he drove car #24. 


Distiller No 3                     2004                                                   700ml                x 1


Bundaberg Distiller No 3, 700ml:- Ranked No 17 in Top 20 Bundaberg Rum Showcase Collectable and Significant Bottles List. Distiller’s No.3 rum is a triple filtered blend of the finest Bundaberg Rum.  It has a very clean, smooth and silky finish.  More of a golden colour to the traditional UP and OP rum, Distiller’s No. 3 was released in September 2004 and was discontinued in 2009.  The triple filtration plant was dismantled to make way for the new Bundaberg Red filtration process. 


Bundaberg 5                                       # 05908 / 09                     700ml                x 2

Bundaberg 5, 700ml, Ranked No16 in Top 20 Bundaberg Rum Showcase Collectable and Significant Bottles List. Running numbered bottles (05908/9) released 2011. Bundaberg Five Rum delivers something truly special – the versatility of white rum with all the flavour depth of a dark rum. Approximately 10,000 individually numbered bottles of Bundaberg Five Rum were released at the distillery with the first 999 bottles numbered 1 – 999, presented in a special gift box. The next 9,001 bottles were numbered but did not include the gift box.

Founding Fathers 2010  Limited Edition     #09275            700ml                x 1

Founding Fathers 2010 Limited Edition 700ml:-  Bottle No (09275). Founding Fathers is a limited edition 5 year old rum that was finished in the famous Vat 009. This is the vat that housed the 1996 Bundaberg Black for many years. This unique ageing process has produced a rum that is “Ultra Smooth” with a light caramel finish. The bottle commemorates the “Founding Fathers” Buss, Barton and Nott who saved the distillery from liquidation in 1894. Each bottle is individually numbered. 

Limited Release    2007                                     700ml                x 3

Bundaberg Rum 8 Yr. Limited release 700ml: 2007 bottles came in a smaller presentation box about 75mm square, these bottles were not individually numbered, however the number on the right hand side of the batch code on the rear label is a unique bottle number for quality control.  59,064 bottles released in 2007.  Sealed away in fine oak vats to mature, the taste and aroma were checked to ensure the utmost quality.  After eight long years, the rum developed the rich smooth character required to be bottled, hand sealed and labelled as the exclusive Bundaberg 8 Year old rums. 

Royal Liquor                            20% alcohol                     700ml               x 2

Bundaberg Royal Liqueur 20% Rum 700ml 2007-8:- Bundaberg Royal Rum Liqueur was developed and produced by Frangos Liqueurs Pty Ltd in Brisbane in the 1950’s.  Bundaberg Royal Liqueur is a smooth and silky blend of Bundaberg Rum, coffee and chocolate in 1962, the Bundaberg Distilling Company acquired an interest in Frangos.  Frangos went into liquidation in the late 1970s.  So in 1981, Bundaberg Distillery released the first locally produced and bottled Bundaberg Rum Royal Liqueur. Only Royal Liqueur to feature Bear Three on the label. This bottle also marked the beginning of the 20% Royal Liqueur. There are also variations in lids used during the run of this label. 


OP Rum                                                                          1125ml               x 1

Bundaberg OP Rum 1125ml 2 3 bear label:-Bundaberg Rum OP is blended to 57.7% Alc./Vol. The stronger blend brings out more of the rich, intense character that is the signature of all Bundaberg Rum products. 

OP Rum                                                                         1125 ml              x 1

Bundaberg OP Rum 1125ml, Intense and Bold old label 57.7% 

OP Rum                                                                        1125 ml              x 1

Bundaberg Op “Old Original” 1125ml:-and hard to find 57.7% 


100% Proof                                        #1107                                  700ml              x 1

Bundaberg Rum 100 proof 700ml. This is a stronger and more intense version of the traditional Bundaberg Underproof. This is the older style “angled label” that will become an essential in any collection. 

Red 100%       vat 100      2010                                                700ml              x 1

Bundaberg Red 100% proof Vat 100 700ml, Released 25th July 2010 Label 1:-This was the first label used and the label was replaced in Mid 2012. Bundaberg Red is the first Rum to be filtered with Red Gum. Bundaberg Red has been crafted to deliver an incredibly smooth taste while retaining the unique character for which Bundaberg Rum is famous. 

101                                    2008                                      700ml              x 2

Bundaberg Rum 101-700ml. Ranked No 13 in Top 20 Bundaberg Rum Showcase Collectable and Significant Bottles List. Bundaberg Rum 101 is a dark coloured rum with a smokey flavour.  This rum was a limited release, released in 2008 to commemorate “The Great Fire” that destroyed the distillery on 8th February, 1907.  The labelling on the bottle has burnt edges giving the appearance of having been burnt. Gift box also carries the same charred appearance with the story of the fire as described in the Bundaberg Mail on the back. 

Reserved Premium Release  2009    #1429 /3624    of 5000        700ml              x 2

Bundaberg Reserved Premium Release Rum 700ml 2009 x 2 each with “Limited Release certificates” Bottle No’s (1429) / (3624) of 5000 produced. These are a very rare find considering many were drunk when it was released. 

Private Stock L/R & Cola Cans                                        375 ml             x 4

Bundaberg Private stock Bond 12 4 pack 375ml Rum & Cola. The Cardboard Surrounding the cans is showing it’s age. These cans were a limited release great find for a collector.


Black              1985                         #045314                    700ml             x 1

Bundaberg Black “Very Rare” bottle on offer Vat 100-1985 Bottle No (045314) 700ml            
Ranked No 4 in Top 20 Bundaberg Rum Showcase Collectable and Significant Bottles List
Released by Dr. Lou Muller Head Distiller at BDC on 19th September 1995 this 40%, 10 year old aged rum from Vat 100 was a limited edition bottled in both 700ml and 1125ml (duty free only). A departure from the standard UP of the time; every bottle carries a unique bottle number on the back label, a cap strip over the lid, and are packed in a distinctive black and straw coloured gift carton. Labelling as seen in photos.


Black              1990    Limited Release         #06200                    1125ml             x 1

Bundaberg Black bottle on offer Vat 79 1990 Bottle No (06200). Ranked No 4 in Top 20 Bundaberg Rum Showcase Collectable and Significant Bottles List. The distillers of Bundaberg Rum are proud to release the 6th vat of Bundaberg Black, Vat 79 - 1990, in 1990. Vat 79 was specially selected to mature by Bundaberg Rum`s master distiller, Dr. Lou Muller, to create a rich smooth rum with a deep red glow reminiscent of the burning cane fields, continuing the tradition of the previous 5 vats. Each individually numbered bottle of 79 - 1990 marks a moment in time that can never be repeated. 


Master Distillers 10yrs                    #4577 / 78                     700ml                  x 2

Master Distillers 10 Year, 1st edition-2 available, Unique Bottle codes 4577 / 78 -700ml. can be sold separately but to a collector this is a rare find. Ranked No 14 in Top 20 Bundaberg Rum Showcase Collectable and Significant Bottles List. The unique square decanter bottles were imported from France and have cork stoppers. 

18 Yr Limited Release (Boxed wood) 2006  #15431 of  5142  700ml        x 1

Bundaberg Rum 18 Year Limited Release (Wood Box) 2006, 37% Alc - Bottle no 1543 of 5,142, 700ml. Ranked No 3 in Top 20 Bundaberg Rum Showcase Collectable and Significant Bottles List well sought after and rare Bundaberg Rum collectors item. Timber box slightly marked. Bottle perfect. 

Bundaberg Pure Gold                       1999          #07863                 750ml             x 1

Bundaberg Pure Gold was released in 1999  #07863 750ml. Ranked No 5 in Top 20 Bundaberg Rum Showcase Collectable and Significant Bottles List. To mark the 2000 Sydney Olympics and recognise the achievements of our athletes and their spirit of mateship, Bundaberg Rum released this special edition. Bundaberg Rum Pure Gold, a 40% gold coloured liquid came in a 750ml decanter style bottle with gift box. Bottles were available from duty free only. Very Rare and hard to find now, great find for any collector. 


Centenary Original Decanter   1988        (Boxed Wood Sealed)           x 1

Centenary Original Decanter 1988 (Boxed Wood and still sealed). Ranked No 2 in Top 20 Bundaberg Rum Showcase Collectable and Significant Bottles List. The 1888-1988 Bundaberg Centenary Rum was selected and matured to celebrate 100 years of Bundaberg Rum. This rum is a five year aged rum from Vat 100 - the same vat that produced the famous 1985 Bundaberg Black. The decanter bottles were sourced from Italy and then transported to France where the gold logo was applied. Finally it made it’s way to Australia where they were filled by John Cawsey and Co Pty Ltd. The timber centenary box was manufactured in the USA. Unfortunately the Centenary decanter was plagued with problems, eventually the product was recalled. This is one of the recall originals.



Inner Circle CSR                                                              750ml             x 1

CSR sugar Inner Circle 33OP Red circle Rum 750ml. Very old bottle and very rare! It was originally released in 3 strengths: Underproof, Overproof and 33 Overproof Full Strength, with a different coloured circle marking each strength. In 1986 CSR decided to sell their rum distillery interests and Inner Circle was removed from the market. A great Australian icon disappeared. Inner Circle Rum was first produced by CSR (The Colonial Sugar Refinery, an Australian sugar production company) for the company’s directors, the board and some very special clients, hence the name, Inner Circle. As the making of rum was never meant to be a commercial endeavour the aim was to produce the best rum possible and no expense was spared. The decision not to use continuous distillation but old-fashioned pot stills and ageing in oak (generally ex Bourbon casks and new American oak) accounts for Inner Circle’s wonderful flavour profile. This is not a party drink to mix with Coke! It’s a refined, glorious, aged spirit, deserving of a place in your liquor cabinet right next to Cognac and other brown spirits. 

Burnett Club “Governors Choice”                                    750ml             x 1


Governors Choice Burnett Club Rum 750ml. Very old original bottle, label slightly damaged but truly a rare find.