Bundaberg or “Bundy” as its more popularly known in its native Australia is that particular nation’s most famous spirit drink. It is available in a variety of guises and the Bundaberg company even makes its own Cola for its pre-mixed cans and bottles.
I’d seen this rum a lot when I was in Australia on holiday a few years back. However, I wasn’t into rum back then so I never gave it a try. Since becoming more interested in rum I’d seen the rum online a few times at around £20-25. I finally thought I’d give it a try.
I bought this when I decided to order some rums that I would normally completely overlook. I figured that for the time being I’d probably tried enough Bajan and Navy style rums. It was time to expand my horizons and see what else was available.
I had seen this rum on sale in M&S and came close to buying a bottle for £19. In the end I was persuaded that I didn’t need it by my wife (who had bought me it for Christmas). The rum usually retails at £22 for a 70cl bottle. As Marks and Spencer have recently begun stocking “brand name” goods I was slightly surprised to see the additions to their rum range were own brand offerings. Supermarket rum is not something which excites me, its cheaper than entry level branded rum and this is usually reflected in both taste and appearance. However, M&S is no ordinary supermarket and indeed this may well be no ordinary rum. Apologies to anyone with Albatross now running through their head…………