When in Rome ........., so in Bundaberg of course we had to visit the distillery. We arrived for a guided tour at the 11.00am time slot - keeping in mind that we'd had breakfast fairly early this morning - and on an almost empty stomach, we spent a great hour and a quarter learning all about the molasses, distilled water, distilling and the aging process that goes into making T's favourite drink - rum. So far, so good.
End of tour - arrive in the Bond Store to buy, what else, but a bottle of rum, only to discover that each person undertaking a guided tour gets to sample 2 x standard drinks of their choice. T. quickly puts her hand up to try the Rum Liqueur which can only be purchased directly from the factory and not anywhere else in Australia, not even via mail. Words can't really describe it but 'smooth, mellow, sweet coffee and chocolate' are the few words which easily come to mind. Talk about the Nectar-of-the-God's! And only 20% alcohol!
Of course, it didn't end there. T. then just had to try a Dark & Stormy directly from the brewer rather than the insipid version made at home by mixing ginger beer and rum together. OMG! T. is totally impressed but she's definitely over-the-limit! Giggling her way back to the car, D's reaction is that she absolutely must eat some lunch!! T. is not too sure what made him think that, but went along with it anyway - happily!
The Matilda
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