Australia's multi award-winning 'Best Distillery Experience', the Bundaberg Rum Distillery, is set to re-open its doors from Monday 24th August.

Guests will once again be able to cross the country's best distillery experience off their bucket list and visit the home of the iconic Bundy R Bear, as the Queensland Government continues to ease lockdown restrictions. 

The Bundaberg Rum Visitor Experience will re-commence its iconic Distillery tour, with phone and online pre-bookings now open. In line with the current Queensland Government directives, visitor tours will have limited capacity, with a maximum of 20 guests allowed on each 'Distillery Experience' tour. 

Visitors are encouraged to attend with friends, family and loved ones, and take a journey deep into the heart of the working Distillery. The Bundy Distillery Guides will showcase the 5 million litre-capacity molasses well, and share some of the secrets behind fermenting, distilling and maturing Australia's favourite locally-made spirit, before inviting guests to sample any of the top shelf rums in the range. 

Duncan Littler, Bundaberg Rum D2C Marketing & Experience Manager, says: “We always love welcoming people to the Distillery, but now more so than ever. We're thrilled to be able to share our world-class rum with our guests at Bundaberg Rum's iconic home, particularly in a year that we have again been recognised at the Australian Tourism Awards as Best Distillery Experience.” 

“The health and safety of our staff and guests is of our utmost concern, so visitors can be reassured we'll be taking all the necessary measures needed to ensure they can enjoy their experience with family and friends as well as our award-winning rum in a safe environment. We look forward to seeing you!” 

The Bundaberg Rum Distillery saw off national competition to claim Gold as Best Distillery for the second year running at the Australian Tourism Awards in March, and was the only distillery recognised within the 2019 awards. The consistent wins have firmly established the Bundaberg Rum Distillery as Australia's most awarded rum distillery, and a must-see tourist attraction.

Pre-bookings for the Bundaberg Rum Distillery Experience are strongly advised, as tour capacity is limited. To pre-book in advance, visit https://www.bundabergrum.com.au/distillery/book-a-tour.html or call 07) 4131 2999.

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NOTES TO EDITORS:

• Information correct at time of release.
• Bundaberg Rum has referenced official Queensland Governmental guidelines, found at https://www.covid19.qld.gov.au/government-actions/roadmap-to-easing-queenslands-restrictions
• Tour pre-bookings are strongly recommended as tour capacity is limited. Customers can visit https://www.bundabergrum.com.au/distillery/book-a-tour.html or call 07) 4131 2999 to pre-book visits in advance.
• Visitor Experience opening times:
  o Weekdays: 9:30 – 5:00pm (tours run on the hour, last tour at 3pm)
  o Weekends & Public Holidays: 9:30 – 4:00pm (tours run on the hour, last tour at 2pm)
• The Bundaberg Rum Distillery will observe all recommended social distancing protocols with additional cleaning and hygiene practices in place.
• The Distillery Store remains open, observing all recommended social distancing protocols and additional cleaning and hygiene practices in place.

ABOUT THE BUNDABERG RUM VISITOR EXPERIENCE

The Bundaberg Rum Visitor Experience is the home of Bundaberg Rum and the iconic Distillery tour. The Bundaberg Rum Museum is included as part of the Distillery tour, and allows tourists to walk through a series of converted 75,000L oak vats while learning of the proud, rich history behind one of Australia's favourite spirits. The museum also has the world's largest collection of unique Bundaberg Rum bottles and is home to Bundy R Bear. The Bundaberg Rum Visitor Experience also includes a large Retail Store where guests can purchase products exclusive to the Distillery.

ABOUT THE BUNDABERG RUM DISTILLERY

The Bundaberg Rum Distillery is a unique, authentically Australian icon unlike any other. For more than 130 years the Bundaberg Rum Distillery has proudly created the smooth golden liquor made from the finest sugar cane in tropical Queensland, surviving two fires and two floods as an enduring testament to the Australian spirit. Whether you're a rum enthusiast or planning a weekend away, the Bundaberg Rum Distillery, just four hours north of Brisbane airport, offers guests an unforgettable and one of a kind distillery experience.

Hills Street, Bundaberg QLD 4670 T: +61 7 4131 2999 www.bundabergrum.com.au.

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Diageo (pronounced Dee-ah-Jee-oh) is a global leader in beverage alcohol with an outstanding collection of brands including Bundaberg Rum, Johnnie Walker, Smirnoff, Captain Morgan, Lagavulin, Talisker and The Singleton whiskies, Cîroc and Ketel One vodkas, Baileys, Don Julio tequila, and Gordon's and Tanqueray gins. Diageo is a global company, and our products are sold in more than 180 countries around the world. The company is listed on both the London Stock Exchange (DGE) and the New York Stock Exchange (DEO). For more information about Diageo, our people, our brands, and performance, visit us at www.diageo.com. Visit Diageo's global responsible drinking resource, www.DRINKiQ.com, for information, initiatives, and ways to share best practice.

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