2006 Velier Beenleigh Tropical Ageing 15 Year Old Cask Strength Australian Rum (700ml)

Two recent Velier bottlings of Beenleigh have landed. It's difficult to say which is more desirable. Considerably older than the first edition, the 2006 distillation was also produced via a single column still, then re-distilled in a copper pot still. Reported to be the oldest Beenleigh ever offered, a spell in large brandy vats was followed by first fill x bourbon barrels and a final finishing in historic Kauri pine vats at the distillery in Eagleby in Queensland. A genuine landmark for Australian rum and an obvious collectable, over 43% was lost to the angel's share during its lengthy tropical maturation. Nothing was added before bottling at natural strength of 59%. Very limited stocks.