Rum of Origin
For some things, there is no competition. New South Wales have a bit of a snooty opinion of Queenslanders. They call us banana benders, think that Sydney is better than Brisbane and insist that their rum was once so good that … Continued
Bundaberg Master Distillers’ Collection Small Batch Rum Review
If you’re a Bundy rum drinker, the last few years have been pretty exciting. Bundaberg Rum have been bringing out lots of new products, and tackling new markets with their latest offerings. There’s some girly rums joining the Dark & Stormy … Continued
Ord River Rum Premium Review
Ord River Rum is the best Australian rum the Rum Wenches have tried. It’s got a pretty impressive story too. It’s from Hoochery Distillery, way out west in the Kimberley near Kununurra, Western Australia. We’ve heard the distillery is quite an … Continued
Plantation XO Rum Review – Barbados 20th Anniversary Rum
You’ve been wondering what to buy someone special for Christmas, haven’t you. Here it is. The present that will return all year the sounds of happy sighs, long, lingering breathless moments and big goofy grins. It’s the rum of the … Continued
Desert Diamond Distillery – Gold Miner Agave Rum
One of the wenches recently travelled to the USA. Home of rye whiskey, corn dogs and donut-eating policeman. We were expecting a flood of whiskey tasting upon their return, so this little nippy rum taster is a nifty surprise. Agave … Continued
Substation No. 41 Rum Review
Substation No.41 Rum comes with exceedingly high expectations. This is because Substation No.41 is the name of the rum bar inside the Breakfast Creek Hotel. It’s not just any old rum bar – it’s probably the best rum bar in Australia, … Continued
Breakfast Creek Hotel Rum Bar
For Run Wenches, The Breakfast Creek Hotel is what you hope heaven looks like. It’s a dear old pub, done up, ridiculously popular with ok looking bar dudes and a *lot* of rum. I didn’t count the bottles, but it … Continued
Dark Mutiny Balls Recipe
At Easter time, Rum Wenches supplement their rum consumption with a good swig of chocolate. This year, we’re celebrating Easter like a proper sailor toff and making executive rum balls aptly named Dark Mutiny Balls. While any rum will do, … Continued
Beenleigh 5 Year Old Dark Rum
Beenleigh 5 Year Old Dark Rum is made in Queensland, in Beenleigh, inbetween Brisbane and the Gold Coast. This is made in Australia’s oldest registered distillery, just 4 years older than Bundy, and is owned by Australian company Vok Beverages. Their … Continued
Iridium Gold Rum
Iridium Gold Rum, by FNQ Rum Co is distilled at Mt Uncle Distillery in the Cairns Highlands. Here water is never scarce, and humidity is a way of life. Most of Australia’s sugar crop grows nearby, so rum seems perfectly … Continued