Episode 3: Bundaberg Overproof Rum

The third episode features a bottle of rum that was gifted to me, and sat in my liquor cabinet for a decade before I opened it for this show. A large bottle of Bundaberg Overproof rum from Australia. It's 57.7% alcohol by volume, so 115.4 Proof.This episode is best enjoyed with Bundy rum and cola!Bundaberg Rum's official website: https://www.bundabergrum.com.au/Brief Historical Timeline:1888 - Distillery founded1936 - Distillery fire burns the place to the ground1940s - American GI's mix Bundy and Coke and the distillery does too1961(2) - Mascot Bundy R. Bear - a polar bear, is introduced2000 - Brand and distillery purchased by Diageo2014 - Bottling moved to a suburb of Sydney2016 - New visitor center in Bundaberg is openedGreat YouTube Channel with historic videos, including advertisements: https://www.youtube.com/user/BundyShowcase/videosKey Cocktails:Bundy and Cola. Mix to your preference.Bundy Dark and StormyFill a high ball glass with iceSqueeze in some fresh lime juiceFill with Bundaberg Brewed Ginger BeerTop with 1 oz. Bundy Rum to create the "stormy" effectGarnish with a lime wedgeEnjoy!References:Wikipedia Page for Bundaberg RumBundaberg Distilling Company ShowcaseContact Information:Official show website is: www.liquorandliqueurconnoisseur.comFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/liquorandliqueurconnoisseurInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/LiquorandLiqueurConnoisseur/Twitter: @LLConnoisseur