Bundaberg Rum (Bundy)

The Bundaberg Rum was first distilled in 1886. The idea of making rum was due to a lot of local sugar mills didn't know what to do with the left over molasses. So they organized a meeting a the local Hotel to see what they could do with with the left molasses, all other ideas proved to be too expensive. So after the big meeting in 1885 they came up with the Rum idea and they also came up with the first directors of the company. The company started with 5000 pounds in capital
They company stopped production in 1907-1914 and 1936-1939 due to Fires.
In 1961 the company introduced their mascot 'the polar bear' This seems a little odd but it is to imply that Bundaberg Rum could ward off the coldest chill..
In 2000 the company was brought by a British company. but is still distilled here in Australia.

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Bundy Rum is a sponsor of

• 'Wallabies an Australian rugby union team


• the Bundaberg Rum Rugby Series.


• as well sponsoring the NSW Waratahs.


• They also sponsored the rugby league ANZAC Test (aka the Bundaberg Rum Test) till 2009.



Bundaberg Rum has a 5 yr deal with the NRL (National Rugbt League) as the "Official Spirit of the NRL". They are also the naming-rights sponsor of NRL Monday Night Football.

Previously Bundaberg Rum had sponsored a stadium in Cairns, Australia which was formally known as Bundaberg Rum Stadium but has been renamed to Cazaly's Stadium

The Bundaberg Rum products consist of
Bottles

Bundaberg Rum UP - the original underproof, 37.0% ALC
Bundaberg Rum OP - overproof version of Bundaberg UP at 57.7% ALC
Bundaberg Rum Royal Liqueur - with coffee and chocolate, 20.0% or 28.0% ALC.
Bundaberg Rum Black 1985 - VAT 100, Aged 10 years, distilled from molasses, 40.0% ALC
Bundaberg Rum Black 1986 - VAT 14, Aged 10 years, distilled from molasses, 40.0%ALC
Bundaberg Rum Black 1987 - Vat 105 , Aged 10 years, distilled from molasses, 40.0% ALC
Bundaberg Rum Centenary Rum - VAT 100, Specially selected and matured to celebrate 100 years of Bundaberg Rum, wooden case, 40.0% ALC
Bundaberg Rum Black 1989 - VAT 70, Aged 10 years, distilled from molasses, 40.0% ALC
Bundaberg Rum Black 1990 - VAT 79, Aged 10 years, distilled from molasses, 40.0% ALC
Bundaberg Rum Black 1994 - VAT 65 & VAT 166, Aged 8 years, distilled from molasses, 40.0% ALC
Bundaberg Rum 18 Year Old - an extremely limited release, matured in small oak barrels - only 5,142 bottles ever made, 37.0% ALC
Bundaberg Rum Aged 8 Years 2007 - Matured in oak over time to create a richer, smoother character, 40.0% ALC
Bundaberg Rum Aged 8 Years 2008 - Matured in oak over time to create a richer, smoother character, 40.0% ALC/VOL (Limited Release),
Bundaberg Rum 101 - Rich, dark and with a hint of smoke. Released to commemorate the 1907 fire at the Bundaberg Distillery, 40.0% ALC
Bundaberg Rum Red - Bundy Extra Smooth Rum, is the first rum to be filtered with Red Gum, 37.0% ALC
Bundaberg Rum "Reserve" First 5000 bottles numbered and Limited Release. Then released as standard non limited release in bottle shops, 40.0% ALC
2010 Bundaberg 100 Proof, 50% alcohol content, released in Red and Yellow Labels.
2010 Bundaberg "Founding Fathers" 5 year Old, aged in Vat 9. kind of similar to Bundaberg Black
2010 Bundaberg Black Year 2000 - Started in year 2000 and been released 10 years later
2011 Bundaberg Master Distillers - Aged 10 Years & Finished in a small oak vat. Released at the distillery then sent to Bottleshops around Australia.
2011 Bundaberg "Watermark" Limited Edition Commemorative Rum - Aged 5 years to "Mark" where the flood water peaked. And each bottle numbered. "The Mark of Resilience". 37.0 Alc/Vol
2011 Bundaberg Five - Released 5 June - First 10,000 bottles Numbered, Then released as un-numbered around Australia, a new line of Bundaberg Rum.

Pre-mix (RTD)
Bundaberg Rum & Cola - can (375ml), stubby bottle (345ml and 250ml).
Bundaberg Dark and Stormy RTD (Bundaberg Rum with light ginger beer mix) - Can or stubby.
Bundaberg Rum OP & Cola RTD - Can or stubby.
Bundaberg Rum Dry and Lime - with dry ginger ale and lime. Can or stubby.
Bundaberg Rum & Cola Mid 3.5 - Can or stubby.
Bundaberg Rum & Cola Super Dry - 3.5% ABV & 25% less sugar for a crisper cleaner taste
Bundaberg Rum Premium & Cola - This is a 6.9% RTD, made from Bundaberg UP.
Bundaberg Rum Red & Cola - 4.8% ALC/VOL - Extra Smooth Rum - filtered with Australian Red Gum
2010 Bundaberg BARE - UP Rum mixed with a special blend of no sugar cola
Bundaberg Crisp Extra Dry - Soda & Lime, Can or Stubby. Released 2010. 2 x Distilled oak aged rum, 4.5% ABV

On-tap/Keg

Bundaberg Rum and Cola Draught
Bundaberg Rum and Cola Super Dry Draught

Bundaberg is a city in Queensland, Australia. Located about a 4 hour drive north of Brisbane It has a population of just over 69,000.
Along with the their Bundaberg Rum they also have other things going for them when it comes to industry.

Bundaberg is BIG on Sugar and is surrounded by sugar cane fields, they also mill, refine, package and distribute their own sugar 'Bundaberg sugar' Their is also Bundaberg Brewed Drinks Which is a family run soft drinks company which produces over a dozen variety of traditional flavored drinks
They city also does well with local fruit and veggies

Tourism is also big in Bundaberg as it is known as the 'Southern Gateway to the Great Barrier Reef'. There are also lovely nearby beaches, Then there is the Burnett river that runs through Bundaberg. The Botanical Gardens are always a pleasure to visit. Plus there are many more tourist attractions and museums in and around the city.

Temperature range fro, 10c (50f) to 31c (87f) which personally I find quite comfortable.. There are plenty of places to stay at as well, from caravan parks through to Hotels and apartments for more information go here Bundaberg on Wikitravel

As you can tell by the image to the right there are many more products advertising the love of Bundy Rum here is a list of some I know of. But I am sure there are many many more