WELCOME TO BEENLEIGH ARTISAN DISTILLERY
OPEN 7 DAYS
Beenleigh is Australia’s oldest operating distillery, surrounded by both sugarcane and rum distillery history. We created Australia’s original Rum, back before even Coca Cola was invented. Over 136 years later we’re still crafting small-batch rum the traditional way, at our distillery on the banks of the Albert River in Eagleby QLD.
We source Australia’s finest molasses from the country’s only remaining family-owned sugar mill and others across Queensland- the ‘sweet-spot’ of Australia’s sugarcane industry.
Every drop of our golden liquid ages gracefully in handmade Brandy Maturation Vats and American Oak Casks to create Beenleigh’s distinctive, luscious flavour and its velvety-smooth finish.
We are Beenleigh.
TOUR INFORMATION
- Please arrive at least 15 minutes before your tour time.
- The maximum group size for tours is 20 people. For larger groups, please contact us in advance.
- All visitors under the age of 18 must be accompanied by a responsible adult at all times.
- All tour guests must wear closed-toe shoes (no thongs or sandals) as a safety requirement.
- It is a Health & Safety requirement that tour guests must not consume alcohol prior to taking the tour.
- Our Distillery tours visit production areas, and include obstacles as to be expected within a working distillery. Please advise on arrival, or when booking, if you have any mobility issues.
- Following your tour, adult guests aged 18 years and over are also invited to participate in a tasting experience, sampling various products from the Beenleigh range.
HEAR FROM VISITORS
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Beenleigh Distillery is the oldest continuously licensed distillery in Australia and produces Australian style rum (a variation on English style rum). It was lots of fun taking the guided... read more tour and learning about the distillery’s history, especially as the facility has flooded several times. The old wooden vats for aging the rum are fascinating. After the tour we had a tasting and I loved getting a quick introduction to the range. Their Double Cask rum is lovely and I would highly recommend their Inner Circle label to any rum aficionados looking for something a step up in ABV and complexity, while checking out their liqueur range for a super sweet super approachable drop anyone could enjoy!
22/01/2020 -
Loved this tour and now am loving the souvenir bottle of Honey Bee Run. Who knew there were so many varieties? This one suits my sweet tooth but there... read more are so many others for different palates. Very knowledgeable tour guide which makes all the difference, not reciting information parrot fashion. Would recommend to anyone,
21/03/2019 -
Had some time to waste in Beenleigh and saw they had a working distillery. Arrived too late for a tour, but did a tasting. We’ve had Caribbean rums in the... read more past, but it was refreshing to learn the history and taste the unique flavors of an Australian rum. New to rum or a lover... This is a great experience and highly recommended. The tasting was $15 for flights of either 4 or 5 Samples. If you are in a pair, get one of each flight and share to taste all the varieties. Highly recommend the 5 y/o traditional rum
JLF
05/01/2020 -
If you are thinking about doing something different with a group of friends, I highly recommend the tour and tasting at Beenleigh Artisan Distillery. Liam was our guide, he was... read more professional and able to answer our many questions as we were walking through the historic distillery. We learned a lot about rum (of course) and the history of the area.
After the tour, we were able to sample 10 of the Rums created, and came away happy with our purchases.
The modern tasting and sales section of the distillery is very tastefully done, and the old historic distillery itself is wonderful.
15/08/2020 -
After over an hour drive from our accommodation to Beenleigh Artisan Distillery
we arrived in time for our booked tour,which was 10_30am today (Monday)the tour was booked and paid... read more for through your website only to be told that they DO NOT DO TOURS ON Monday and Tuesday
After a few words with the management we were given a personalised tour with the Distillerey Manager , he had to leave other important tasks to accommodate us and to accommodate YOU
You need to ensure your tour booking information is up to date and correct if not you would be processing a claim from us not only for the tour but the time and effort your company put us through
02/03/2020 -
Who would have thought we had this amazing, award winning distillery in our own back yard!!
Our tour guide did a fantastic job bringing the history of this hidden... read more gem to life, well worth the 45 minute drive from the GolGraham J
05/01/2020 -
Enjoyed the tour and tasting experience. Loved the history and science of the distillery on a tour with Liam. Tasting afterwards was also enjoyed but can't say the early rums... read more of the ten were as enjoyable as the last few! As good as it was, can't say I am a convert to white rum. Lovely tasting and shop space. Well worth a visit.
29/09/2020 -
Excellent tours of the Distillery which has an extensive and interesting history, especially for visitors either from other other areas or Australian States, or from overseas.
Souvenirs are not... read more cheap, but are well made and this particular Rum can only be purchased at the Distillery.
08/01/2020 -
Excellent tours of the Distillery which has an extensive and interesting history, especially for visitors either from other other areas or Australian States, or from overseas.
Souvenirs are not... read more cheap, but are well made and this particular Rum can only be purchased at the DiJacqueline
07/01/2020 -
Brother and I visited expecting a 'walk around' the facilities and some tasting. The tour guide was amazing - vert passionate and knowledgable .. what an asset to their business.... read more Loved the facilities, not big and commercial. Tasting was very professionally handled and entertaining.
01/04/2019