Bundaberg 125th Anniversary

The distillery’s great- est and most sought Weekly Walrus after rum ever. This fi- nal blend is remarka- GOOD TIMES APPROX 150 RUMS & COUNTING CUBAN CIGARS ble. On initial nosing, it possesses fruits, car- amel and wood sugars along with notes of va- From Bourbon to Bourbon-g Street Bundaberg 125th nilla on the tongue. It is layered with delicate Anniversary hints of honey, cara- FOOD mel and spice, cou- Nachos El Grande 15.9 This rare bottle not only repre- pled with a long and sents 125 years since the establish- exceptionally smooth Corn tortillas, slow cooked brisket, black beans, tomato salsa, cheese sauce, sour cream, avocado ment of The Bundaberg Distilling Read the full story of how this rum came to fruition on the front page (and grab a taste at the bar)! finish. Company, the amber liquid with- Pork Sliders 15.9 in it embodied the distillery’s en- Chipotle pulled pork, seeded brioche tire history – the craftsmanship, bun, green tomato & jalapeño chut- the knowledge and the dedication ney, brie, pickled slaw, aioli of all those who have gone before. Regatta Dry Aged Beef Burger 19.9 The story of blending the dis- Housemade patty, Stilton, milk bun, dill pick- tillery’s rarest ever rum begins le, house ketchup, mustard mayonnaise, fries with another extremely rare liquid. Many years ago, a 35-year-old rum Salt & Pepper Squid 14.9 was deemed to have reached the Lemon, aioli pinnacle of development, and was Loaded Fries 13.9 set aside and preserved to mark a Shoestring fries, smoky pulled pork, monumental milestone, the compa- bacon, cheese sauce, chipotle mayonnaise ny’s 125th Anniversary. ‘35’ was to Shoestring Chips 7.9 be the foundation rum for the most remarkable project the company Herbed salt, aioli Rack ‘em, pack ‘em and stack ‘em; look out for Pete performing the allusive ‘Staquiri’ had ever undertaken. Sweet Potato Wedges 9.9 To develop a rum befitting such Avocado, black sesame dukkah The appeal of rum has increased brought along his famed Barbados a level of quality control not oth- a milestone, the distillery brought Regatta Antipasti 19.9 exponentially in Australia, and rums and took us through the his- erwise possible. Unlike traditional together over 500 years of rum Truffled salami, prosciutto, marinated boc- subsequently, we have been treat- tory of rum production and elabo- molasses-based rums, ‘Agricole’ making experience. They began by concini, grilled vegetables, rustic bread ed to a vast array of both local rated on his personal ethos when it rhum, made from fresh sugar cane scouring the premises’ vast inven- and international produce. comes to rum distillation. juice in the French Caribbean style tory for liquids which they felt pos- Regatta Platter 75.0 Rum is more prominent than Known as a purist, Richard is allow them to expound on the di- sessed subtle nuances, that when Live Music Dates Salt & pepper squid, pulled pork sliders (6), ever, and as we have learnt from one who approaches the spirit with rect and personal relationship be- blended with the bold ’35-year- nachos el grande, shoestring chips the rekindled public interest, it is a wealth of history, authenticity and tween the raw product and spirit. old’, would add layers of complex- As well as the dates below, Jazz Thursdays are not just a passing fad. inter-generational experience. He The distillers select the cane vari- ity and flavour. Bringing NYC to held every week from 8pm. Come on down for a Throughout the year we have believes that the best of rum has no eties used, along with the time of During this lengthy process, swing and a boogie! Order your meal at had the pleasure to meet and work equal. It is not even close. harvest and crush. each blend created had a specific BNE this NYE the bar and we’ll deliver with prominent figures from all are- It is this passion and dedica- They have the ability to cut aim. Some blends sought to pro- December it to your table. as of our industry. A common thread tion that has seen R L Seale / Four- green, unburnt cane in order to pro- mote fruit flavours, whilst others Start spreading the news, we’re bringing the Friday 14th: Lucky Lips of interest amongst these individu- square named Rum Producer of the duce a clean, first express nectar. were to accentuate subtle nuances hustling, bustling Times Square New York to Saturday 15th: Brad McCarthy Band als has been the allure of new dis- Year at the prestigious International This process allows them to al- of spice and oak. life at The Regatta Hotel for the biggest night Friday 21st: Mojo Webb tilleries and rum/rhum producers. Spirits Challenge, as well as being ways start with the freshest possi- Yet, while each blend highlight- of the year! Saturday 22nd: Devils Kiosk CIGARS Our fascination with our spir- awarded titles such as ‘distillery ble juice. A quality that is critical to ed secondary characteristics, all On Monday 31st December from 8pm, party it is not simply about the how we of the year’ as well as ‘distiller of ‘Agricole’ rhum production. Tak- aimed to retain the quintessence in a city that never sleeps with a 4 hour premi- New Years Eve Cohiba Siglo I can use the final product. It begins the year’. ing what we have learnt from these that is . um beverage package including cocktails, spir- Monday 31st: Crescent City Players Jose L Piedra Petit Cetro with understanding the raw materi- More recently, the crew of the experiences, the crew at the Walrus After months of blending and its, wine and 35 different beers. Montecristo No.2* als used, to the methods of fermen- Walrus Club were invited to visit Club are ending the year by bring- critiquing, one amber liquid rose Having completely SOLD OUT last year, January Montecristo No. 4* tation and nuanced techniques im- the newest addition to Australia’s ing it back home to Queensland. to the top – a liquid that would be- tickets won’t last long. Remember no ticket, no Friday 4th: Mojo Webb plemented during the processes of burgeoning rum producers, ‘Husk This December, we will focus come the distillery’s greatest and entry. Don’t miss out, book your tickets now: Saturday 5th: Devils Kiosk Partagas Series D No 4 distillation. Distillers’. Here we met with both on the Bundaberg Rum Master Dis- most sought after rum ever. This fi- regattahotel.com.au Friday 11th: 8 Ball Aitken Punch Coronations A/T Our recent involvement with the master distiller and owner Paul tiller’s Collection in order to high- nal blend is remarkable. Saturday 12th: Rust Bucket Romeo Y Julieta Mille Fleurs both local and international distill- Messenger and head distiller Quen- light the evolution of Queensland’s On initial nosing, it possess- Friday 18th: Mojo Webb Romeo y Julieta No.2 ers have been more than enough tin Brival. ‘Husk’ is one of only a quintessential spirit. es fruits, caramel and wood sugars Saturday 19th: Brad McCarthy Band Snap & Win Buena Vista Belicoso to expound our understanding and handful of family owned and oper- In addition to working with Bun- along with notes of vanilla on the Friday 25th: Lock n Load pique our interests. Earlier this ated micro-distilleries in the south- daberg’s new range of products, we tongue. It is layered with delicate Win a $50 bar tab on us! Simply snap and Saturday 26th: Rust bucket Buena Vista Toro year, we were fortunate to host ern hemisphere and the first ‘Agri- have been afforded the opportunity hints of honey, caramel and spice, share your latest Walrus Club visit on the gram Friday February 1st: Fiona Boyes *This cigar will age exceptionally well. Richard Seale – master distiller and cole’ rhum distillery in Australia. to visit the Bundaberg Distillery in coupled with a long and exception- and #walrusclub. Most creative entry wins! Saturday 2nd February: Devils Kiosk Ask our staff about taking it home, and for storage advice. owner of Doorly’s and Foursquare. The Husk team grow, harvest, order to undertake a blending ses- ally smooth finish. Most important- Richard is one of the most respect- crush, ferment and distil using sug- sion with the master distiller’s col- ly, it retains the character and sig- ed names in the business. ar cane grown exclusively on their lective – an experience which we nature of every Bundaberg Rum MON TO SUN 5:30PM TIL LATE SHH, SPEAKEASY! 543 CORONATION DRIVE We got to understand why, as he farm. In doing so, it affords them are eagerly anticipating! since 1888. RHUM/RUMS CLASSIFIEDS Cachaca Rum Traditional / Industrial Rum Traditional / Industrial Mixed Distilleries, Brazil Pyrat Rum, Anguilla Oliver y Oliver, Dominican Republic Cachaca Germana Heritage (10) Pyrat Cask 23 Ron Cubaney Silver 3 WALRUS CLASSIC BOILER MAKERS Leblon Cachaca Pyrat XO Ron Cubaney 5 COCKTAILS COCKTAILS Black Treacle English Harbour, Antigua & Barbuda Ron Cubaney Gran Reserve 12 English Harbour 5 Ron Cubaney 15 Biggie Bounce Spiced Espresso Martini Pirate Life Stout w Dictador Rhum Agricole Ron Cubaney 21 12yr Colombian Rum English Harbour 10 Burnt butter washed Islay whisky, Diploma- Aviation Rhum La Mauny, Martinique English Harbour 1981 Ron Zacapa, Guatemala Goose Blood tico Reserva Exclusiva, honey, oleo-saccha- Boulvardier La Mauny Blanc Agricole Bundaberg Distilling Company, Australia Ron Zacapa 23 rum, lemon juice, orange blossom water Goose IPA w Pusser’s “Nelson Blood” La Mauny Millésime 1995 Bundaberg MDC Solera Ron Zacapa XO Caipirinha La Mauny Millésime 1998 Boy oh Boy! 15yr Old English Navy Rum Bundaberg MDC Small Batch El Dorado / Demerara Distillers, Guyana Contessa Bienvenue à L’Habitation La Favorite, Martinique Bundaberg 125th Anniversary El Dorado Dark Cacao nib infused Diplomatico Mantua- Pacific Whip Cosmopolitan La Favorite Blanc Beenleigh Rum, Australia El Dorado 5 Years Old no, house made chocolate liqueur, clar- Stone & Wood Pacific Ale w Plan- El Dorado 6 Years Old Corpse Reviver No.1 La Favorite Rhum Vieux Beenleigh Copper Pot ified lemon, salt, chocolate bitters tation Pineapple Rum La Favorite Élevé Sous Bois Beenleigh Double Barrel El Dorado 8 Years Old El Dorado 12 Years Old Bundy Bearcat Corpse Reviver No.2 Half Cut La Favorite ‘Cuvee Speciale de la Flibuste’ Beenleigh Honey Daiquiri El Dorado 15 Years Old Bundaberg Master Distiller’s Collection Rogers Mid-Strength Amber w Smith & Rhum Mangoustan, Martinique Mount Gay Rum, Barbados El Dorado 21 Years Old Mangoustan’s Rhum d’Orig- Small Batch, La Fee Parisian Absinthe, East Side / South Side Cross Navy Strength Jamaican Rum Mount Gay Eclipse El Dorado Single Barrel EHP ine Carte Grise Mount Gay Extra Old raspberry and pomegranate grenadine, Gosling's Dark & Stormy Four Horses El Dorado Single Barrel ICBU Rhum Clément - Homère & Mount Gay XO Cask Strength El Dorado Single Barrel PM star anise, pimento dram, lime juice Jungle Bird Ron Zacapa 23yr Old w Brewery Mount Gay Cask Selection 1703 Charles Clément, Martinique Appleton Estate Rum, Dewdropper’s Daiquiri Jamaica Lucien Gaudin Fresh Tank Beer Carlton Draught Rhum Clément VSOP R.L. Seale & Co. Ltd, Barbados Appleton Estate Plantation 3 Star Rum, wasabi, kaf- Mai Tai Rhum Clément XO Doorly’s XO Appleton Estate Reserve Rhum Clément Cuvée Homère Doorly’s 12 Appleton Estate 12 fir lime leaf infused Velvet Falernum Manhattan Foursquare Premise Appleton Estate 21 Drugstore Cowboy’s Whisky Fix PACKAGED BEER Le Rhum J.M, Martinique Foursquare Dominus Rob Roy Rhum J.M. Blanc Appleton Estate Joy 25 Monkey Shoulder Blended Scotch, Carpa- Foursquare 2005 Margarita Nomad, Beach House Pale Ale Rhum J.M. 1999 Appleton Estate 50 no Dry Vermouth, Bols Genevere, pineapple Gosling Brothers, Bermuda Martini (Gin / Vodka) Rhum J.M. 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