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Velier Beenleigh Fine Australian Rum 2013
The green apple catches you off guard — sour-candy sharp, the kind a few members trace right back to childhood. Around it sit citrus and orange, honey, light florals and a dusting of baking spice, with clear oak on the finish. Distinctly dry for something this fruity, and at 59% the alcohol is mostly well integrated, though a few tasters still find it sharp neat. One of the most-liked Australians here.
The community says- Green apple & citrus
- Well-integrated 59%
- But: Short finish
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How does Velier Beenleigh Fine Australian Rum 2013 taste?
Aggregated from 151 community reviews.
Dry, fruity Australian with green-apple zing A firm favourite that most owners rate high — fruity, floral, cleanly built. If you want deep complexity or a long finish, this one keeps things lighter.
fans of dry, fruit-forward high-proof rum
anyone wanting sweet, funky or long-finishing
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83% rate it 8 or higher. 19 selected write-ups from 151 community ratings. You can view the complete list in our app.
Review by Tim
Great, fruity Beenleigh, characterized by citrus, apple and raisin. An additional main component is found in floral and flowery notes. Ultimately complemented by caramel, chocolate and vanilla. In the mouth and finish, a little more hot spices, citrus and chocolate. A solid and thoroughly complex rum that convinces me.
Review by cigares
Most helpful positive review
Rum and chocolate tasting and Australia from Rum Club Switzerland. A nose of tropical fruit (banana, pineapple), citrus, varnished wood and sweetness (pastries). A floral note completes the nose. The palate has a fairly soft, spicy attack, with cedar, fruit and floral notes emerging later. The finish is medium, with fruit and wood on the finish. Empty glass, fruit and wood varnish in harmony. A beautifully balanced rum. It lacks a little depth, but it's very well made and a pleasure to drink.
Review by Leo Krüper
Most helpful critical review
The best of the 3 Velier Beenleighs for me, but still not a good rum. The nose hints at yellow fruit or dried fruit. Then the watery, alcoholic base note on the palate. Perhaps the freshly opened bottles are also to blame. Will definitely get a 2nd and 3rd chance.
Review by BTHHo 🥃
A powerful and spicy rum where ginger, pomegranate and fig dominate. The aftertaste is long with flavors of cherry, apricot and almond as well as licorice 😋
Review by Sven
I like it better on the second tasting. Nice citrus and orange notes on the nose, coupled with vanilla and spice. Alcohol well integrated. The same aromas on the palate. Nice attack, then unfortunately flattens out quickly.
Review by Johannes
Alcohol very well integrated. Beautiful fruity citrus component.
Review by DomM
2015 / 2013 / 2006 side-by-side from the freshly opened bottles. While I have to admit, that Australia isn’t my favorite origin, the both younger bottlings really aren’t my cup of tea. Rather sharp and alcohol forwards. Citrus, apples, pear are dominating. Same is true for the 2006. Here the overall balance is much better, however. While the 2006 is enjoyable, I’m no fan of the younger one. That is from the open bottle. As with past experience in this side-by-side, the Bennleighs improve significantly after a couple of weeks in the opened bottle. 2013 and 2006 show much more rich fruits and a more balanced profile with significant less sting. Easily +0.5 points after some oxidation. The 2015 just remains underwhelming. Better than before but still sharp and not really pleasant imho.
Review by Rare Akuma
Another example of a bottle that needs air to really grow to its fullest potential. Upon opening I did not think much of it, and if scored then it would have barely broken the 7 threshold. Now at 2/3s with about two months of air in it; a very different experience. Fruity, flowery and -above all- dry nose. With top notes of bitter orange, roasted nuts and wet clay it opens dry and mineral. A display of apples and peaches follows up into a malty, caramelised backbone. Geranium flowers i.a. introduce a lovely complexity. In the mouth a more concentrated version of the nose. Fruits and flowers are dialed down a bit in favor of wood, malt and caramel. Less dry than the nose suggested, but way more spicy with peppers and a hint of coriander. The finish is short and sweet, lacking intricacy and thus a little incomplete for my taste.
Review by TheRhumhoe
A pretty Australian rum with many hidden and unsuspected sides. The nose is lined with violets, perfuming the nostrils with their freshness. Citrus (orange) and dried fruit (grape) add a tonic touch, while toasty wood, sweet spices (vanilla), molasses, honey and caramel focus on gluttony and opulence. A very pleasant, fragrant rum. The palate is lively and full-bodied. Flowers are the first to appear on the palate, followed by spices (pepper, vanilla), wood and caramel notes. Fruit follows in a mixture of tropical fruit marmalade, citrus and dried fruit. A hint of dark chocolate adds roundness and finesse. The alcohol is well integrated. The finish is very long, with a great aromatic palette and complexity. First comes orange zest, then spices, wood, roasted notes, dark chocolate and camphor take over. Finally, the violet returns with its lovely veil that perfumes the finish. A lovely Beenleigh, delicate, full-bodied and very good value for money.
Review by Kevin Sorensen 🇩🇰
#5526 02.08.2025 Running a few samples while watching Bad Boys - Ride or Die. Nose Light wood, faint smoke, orange, light floral, light cinnamon, faint banana. Palate Fresh, light oily, medium intense, light wood, cinnamon, light banana, orange, light berries. Finish Medium long, light wood, vanilla, light caramel, light cinnamon, light ginger. Empty glass Ginger, berries, caramel, faint leather, light mint.
Review by Galli33
Tasted first at the urban rum cruise! Very delicious, powerful, fruity but also spicy! You get here a nice impressions of the power of australia! I liked the orange and dark chocolate notes, reminds me on those well known cookies😅😜 You’ll get a lot for you money.
Review by Timo Groeger
Arturs Australien Adventskalender 2025 Türchen 14. Wieder ein recht fruchtiger Beenleigh, außerdem wieder Vanille, in der Nase zudem etwas Holz. Am Gaumen finde ich ihn dann auch recht röstig, vor allem geröstete Nüsse haben wir hier.
Review by Mike H.
78 points. Lots of citrus fruits, a little vanilla, spices and some chocolate. Not my favourite flavour profile but decent with my cigar.
Review by Eric Frechin
A lovely discovery, made during a sample tasting. The nose is very flattering, sweet with a hint of alcohol and spice. On the palate, there's a certain continuity with yellow fruit. At first I thought green banana, which evolves into peach/pear. A little custard and spicy touches. The alcohol is well integrated.
Review by ilRummista
Good drink. Not the best Beenleigh bottled by Velier but still an interesting product. Suitable for both finer palates and those who are getting into more important rums. I really enjoyed the rich nose with hints of orange.
Review by TheJackDrop
"Powerful, fairly direct, but nice with camphor, fruit and spices! To sum up, my tasting notes: On the nose: Citrus, Camphor, Fruity, Vanilla On the palate: Fruity, Spicy, Woody, Tannins, Marmalade, Honeyed, Vanilla, Dark chocolate Finish: Dark chocolate, Spicy, Peppery".
Review by Boletus
A beautiful Beenleigh which, at 10 years old, has a decent degree of maturity. Of course, there are again many yellow fruits such as quinces and pears as well as honey, but there is also no lack of spices and oak, including a slight eucalyptus-menthol vapor and a thin layer of varnish.
Review by Martin Spooner
Angenehme rosinig, honige Nase mit einer fruchtigen Nase. Im Geschmack schön ausgewogen Rosine mit Vanille und Honig. Im Abgang schön Karamell. Sehr schöner tropfen der angenehm zu trinken ist ... Lecker. In der Nachtverkostung leicht nach oben korrigiert
Review by Paul Christiaens
My 2nd Beenleigh and again I associate this with Bourbon. Rather sweet and fruity on the nose, with spice gradually taking over on the palate, first joined by sweetness bit getting drier and woody. A nice drink for certain. Nose: Dominated by orange, after pouring, and after aeriation also by peach and apricot. Then quite new wood, syrup and caramel. Less present are vanilla, and spice (nutmeg), and varnish. Taste: full-bodied and assertive, so I use some water. Spicy and sweet. Ginger, pepper, nutmeg. Syrup, dark sugar, caramel. Cherry, apricot, and quite some wood. Finish: long, now mainly spicy and leas sweet, with the wood picking up. Less on fruit now.
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Expert review by The Dunder Hut
A lot of green apples make this a super nice beenleigh.
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Details about Velier Beenleigh Fine Australian Rum 2013
A Pot & Column Still Rum from Australia, bottled by Velier, at 59%.
Community purchases
172 bottles logged by 148 collectors.
A drinker & collector.
27% opened, 16 emptied and repurchased.
What does Velier Beenleigh Fine Australian Rum 2013 cost?
Community paid 65–97 €.
Current best price: 68.28 € – within the typical community range.
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About the Beenleigh distillery
The Beenleigh distillery is located in Australia. Rums from Beenleigh have been reviewed 2,527 times with an average of 8.0/10.
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All releases in this series
Velier Beenleigh Fine Australian Rum 2006
Velier Beenleigh Fine Australian Rum 2006Fruity, spicy Australian with a drying finish
Velier Beenleigh Fine Australian Rum 2013
Velier Beenleigh Fine Australian Rum 2013Dry, fruity Australian with green-apple zing
Velier Beenleigh Fine Australian Rum 2015
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