Bundaberg Rum Original Underproof is as Australian as it gets — first distilled in 1888 from 100% local sugar cane to a time-honoured tradition, then matured to perfection for a smooth and mellow flavour with hints of molasses and caramel. With over 130 years of experience crafting high quality Australian rum, Bundaberg Rum is one of the most iconic and beloved spirits in the country. An intriguing combination of intense woody notes and caramel sweetness with hints of floral and spice on the palate — an exceptional mixing rum, best served with a dash of cola.
Tasting Notes
Appearance
Deep, warm amber — the rich, inviting colour of a matured Australian dark rum of genuine character and tradition, with the depth and warmth that Bundaberg’s 130+ years of distilling expertise and time-honoured maturation process deliver.
Aroma
Warm and immediately familiar — molasses and caramel lead with sweetness and depth, with hints of floral character and spice adding complexity and the distinctive aromatic signature that has made Bundaberg Rum an Australian icon since 1888.
Palate
Smooth and mellow — an intriguing combination of intense woody notes and caramel sweetness carries through a palate of genuine character and balance, with hints of floral and spice adding complexity and interest. A smooth, approachable dark rum of genuine Australian heritage and universal appeal.
Pairs With
Bundaberg Rum Original Underproof is an exceptional mixing rum — best served with a dash of cola over ice, equally rewarding in a classic Rum & Ginger Beer, Dark & Stormy, or any cocktail that benefits from a smooth, mellow Australian dark rum of genuine character.
Bundaberg Rum Original Underproof is distilled at the Bundaberg Distilling Company in Bundaberg, Queensland — first distilled in 1888 from 100% locally grown Australian sugar cane, using a time-honoured tradition that has remained consistent for over 130 years. The rum is matured to perfection to deliver the smooth, mellow flavour with hints of molasses and caramel that define the Bundaberg Original style. Bottled at 37% ABV — an underproof expression designed for exceptional mixing versatility and approachable everyday enjoyment.
Producer History
Bundaberg Rum was first distilled in 1888 at the Bundaberg Distilling Company in Bundaberg, Queensland — established to make use of the molasses by-product from the region’s thriving sugar cane industry. Made from 100% local Australian sugar cane to a time-honoured tradition, Bundaberg Rum has grown over 130+ years into one of Australia’s most iconic and beloved spirit brands — a genuine piece of Australian heritage, recognised and enjoyed across the country and around the world. Bundaberg Rum: as Australian as it gets.
