Our Rebellious Process

At Rebellion Rum Co., we honor Australia's rum-fueled heritage while embracing the innovation that comes from our founder Ryan's IT background. Every bottle tells a story of local craftsmanship, sustainable practices, and the rebellious spirit that defines us.

Honoring the Rum Rebellion of 1808

Our name pays tribute to Australia's only military coup - sparked by the fight for rum. We carry that rebellious spirit forward, doing for rum what modern gin did: elevating the category with creativity and craft.

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1.Local Sugarcane Sourcing

We source our sugarcane exclusively from trusted farms in Jacobs Well and Toowoomba. Growing up in Cairns surrounded by sugar cane farms inspired our founder Ryan's passion for rum-making. Our local partnerships ensure the highest quality while supporting Queensland farming communities.

Farm-to-bottle commitment: Supporting local agriculture and reducing our carbon footprint
Local Queensland sugarcane harvesting
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2.Molasses Creation

The harvested sugarcane is crushed to extract its sweet juice, which is then boiled down to create molasses. This thick, dark syrup contains the rich flavors that will eventually define our rum's character. We add unfiltered honey from local Queensland hives to enhance complexity.

Local ingredient: Unfiltered honey from Queensland hives adds unique character
Molasses production with local honey
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3.Precision Fermentation

We add our proprietary blend of yeasts to the molasses and water mixture. During fermentation, which takes 48-72 hours, the yeasts convert sugars into alcohol, creating what we call "rum wash" - the foundation of our spirits. Ryan's IT background helps us monitor and optimize this process with modern technology.

Tech meets tradition: Digital monitoring ensures consistent quality while honoring traditional methods
Modern fermentation monitoring
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4.Flexible Distillation

Our innovative still allows us to switch between traditional copper pot still and column still configurations. This dual approach - a perfect blend of old and new - allows us to produce a wide range of flavor profiles, from light and crisp to rich and complex, all while maintaining our artisanal standards.

Innovation advantage: Dual-configuration still provides unmatched versatility
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5.Sustainable Aging

The clear distillate is transferred to ex-Jack Daniels American oak barrels for aging. Our barrels impart vanilla and caramel notes while our aging warehouse allows the product to breathe with Queensland's temperature and humidity swings, creating our unique flavor profile. We're proud of our 87% bottle return rate - a record 100 bottles returned by one customer!

Eco-conscious aging: 87% bottle return rate and reused packaging minimize environmental impact
Sustainable rum aging in recycled barrels
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6.Artisanal Blending

Our expert blending combines different aged rums to create consistent flavor profiles for each product line. This artful process ensures that every bottle meets our exacting standards while maintaining the unique character that defines Rebellion Rum Co. Our flagship Cloak & Dagger represents the pinnacle of this meticulous craftsmanship.

Flagship focus: Cloak & Dagger showcases our commitment to bold, artisanal rum-making
Artisanal rum blending process

From IT to Artisan

Our founder Ryan's journey from IT professional to master distiller during COVID-2020 represents the unconventional path that defines Rebellion Rum Co. His "aha!" moment came when filling a 1,000L tank for the first time, realizing the physical challenges of scaling up from hobby to commercial production.

This unique background brings a perfect blend of traditional craftsmanship and modern innovation to every bottle we produce.

Experience Our Rebellion

Ready to taste the results of our rebellious approach to rum-making? Discover our handcrafted spirits that honor tradition while embracing innovation.

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