Variety Taster Tour
Rum Distillery, Pot Still Distillery, Winery and Micro Brewery
Variety Taster Tour
Rum Distillery, Pot Still Distillery, Winery and Micro Brewery
A Blend of Tasters - rum distillery, still pot distillery, micro brewery and winery combo!
The full day BlendEssence tour offers variety and a fun filled opportunity to visit: the oldest rum distillery in Australia; the most internationally awarded and smallest pot still distillery in Australia; an award winning Queensland winery; as well as experience part of the emerging craft beer culture by visiting either a popular micro brewery or a quaint farmhouse craft beer outlet.
Our first destination is Beenleigh Rum Artisan Distillery, the oldest rum distillery in Australia with a colourful history dating back to 1884. Here you will be entertained and enlightened by a tour of the distillery and will have the opportunity to taste 7 of their premium rums from the Beenleigh range, Australia's original rum.
Thereafter, depending on the day, we visit either a quaint farmhouse craft beer outlet or a local micro brewery where you will be provided with a paddle for craft beer tasting accompanied by lunch.
Our next stop is on the beautiful Tamborine Mountain where you will experience the ambience of the Internationally acclaimed and Australia's most award winning distillery for a taster of liqueurs, schnapps and vodkas against a rainforest backdrop.
The day ends with some leisurely wine tasting across a range of award winning Queensland wines in the picturesque vineyard garden of the the only working winery on Tamborine Mountain. There may also be an opportunity for tasting their locally produced cheese.
Variety Taster Tour Itinerary
$165 for a full day tour ALL inclusive
♦ 9.00am to 9.30am pickup*
♦ Visit rum distillery for tour and rum tastings
♦ Visit micro brewery / craft beer farmhouse
♦ Lunch with craft beer or glass of wine
♦ Visit distillery for schnapps and liqueur tasting
♦ Visit a working winery for wine tasting
♦ Drop off approx 5.00pm
Inclusions
♦ Personalised service
♦ Door to door pick up and drop off*
♦ Tasty lunch
♦ Wine tasting fees
♦ Liqueur and schnapps tasting fees
♦ Rum distillery tour & tasting fees
♦ Luxury air conditioned vehicle
♦ Refreshments on board
* Pick up and drop off is from / to the Gold Coast and Tamborine areas. Times may vary according to the location you are picked up from / dropped off at. Please contact us if you are unsure whether your location classifies as the pick up / drop off Gold Coast area. We also pick up from Helensvale railway station which has a direct rail link to Brisbane city so you can enjoy a stress free and traffic free journey from Brisbane.
Note: closed shoes are required during the tour of the Beenleigh Artisan Distillery.
Venues visited
♦ Beenleigh Artisan Distillery (Rum Distillery)
♦ Fortitude Brewing Company OR Malty Grain Farmhouse
A blend of tasters - rum distillery, pot still distillery, micro brewery and winery combo
The full day BlendEssence Tour offers variety and a fun filled opportunity to visit: the oldest rum distillery in Australia; the most internationally awarded and smallest pot still distillery in Australia; an award winning Queensland winery; as well as experience part of the emerging craft beer culture by visiting either a popular micro brewery or a quaint farmhouse craft beer outlet.
BlendEssence Tour Itinerary
$165 for a full day tour ALL inclusive
♦ 9.00am to 9.30am pickup*
♦ Visit rum distillery for tour & rum tastings
♦ Visit micro brewery / farmhouse for craft beer
♦ Lunch with craft beer or glass of wine
♦ Visit pot still distillery for liqueur tastings
♦ Visit working winery for wine tasting
♦ Drop off approx 5.00pm
Inclusions
♦ Personalised service
♦ Door to door pick up and drop off*
♦ Tasty lunch in beautiful surrounds
♦ Wine tasting fees
♦ Liqueur and schnapps tasting fees
♦ Rum distillery tour & tasting fees
♦ Luxury air conditioned vehicle
♦ Refreshments on board
More about our BlendEssence Variety of Tasters Tour
Our first destination is Beenleigh Rum Artisan Distillery, the oldest rum distillery in Australia with a colourful history dating back to 1884. Here you will be entertained and enlightened by a tour of the distillery and will have the opportunity to taste 7 of their premium rums from the Beenleigh range, Australia's original rum.
Thereafter, depending on the day, we visit either a quaint farmhouse craft beer outlet or a local micro brewery where you will be provided with a paddle for craft beer tasting accompanied by lunch.
Our next stop is on the beautiful Tamborine Mountain where you will experience the ambience of the Internationally acclaimed and Australia's most award winning distillery for a taster of liqueurs, schnapps and vodkas against a rainforest backdrop.
The day ends with some leisurely wine tasting across a range of award winning Queensland wines in the picturesque vineyard garden of the the only working winery on Tamborine Mountain. There may also be an opportunity for tasting their locally produced cheese.
* Pick up and drop off is from / to the Gold Coast and Tamborine areas. Times may vary according to the location you are picked up from / dropped off at. Please contact us if you are unsure whether your location classifies as the pick up / drop off Gold Coast area. We also pick up from Helensvale railway station which has a direct rail link to Brisbane City so you can enjoy a stress free and traffic free journey from Brisbane.
Note: closed shoes are required during the tour of the Beenleigh Artisan Distillery
Venues visited
♦ Beenleigh Artisan Distillery (Rum Distillery)
♦ Fortitude Brewing Company OR Malty Grain Farmhouse
♦ Tamborine Mountain Distillery
The beautiful Cedar Creek Estate Winery houses an art gallery dedicated to Arthur Hamblin.
Hilltop on Tamborine comprises of an art gallery, a licensed cafe/restaurant, a wedding venue and guesthouse accommodation.
Full of character and atmosphere this old home has been transformed into The Artist Tree, the studio, workshop and gallery of Michelle Payne and Madeleine Pinkerton. It’s also a venue for artists to exhibit, or practice or teach their craft in classes and workshops
Capanart Gallery is the working studio, residence and gallery of Tamborine Mountain artist, Susan Capan, who works onsite, to welcome and show visitors around and is available to source or create vibrant artworks either for for fun or investment for all budgets.
Mountain Dreams began operation on Gallery Walk, Tamborine Mountain in 2007 and operated there for 4 years. After Maki and Hillel’s son, Luca, was born the Gallery moved to a dedicated space under their home on Macdonnell Road.
I have been a practising ceramic artist for the past 34 years. I commenced my initial training as a studio potter with Brother William at the Franciscan Friary Pottery in Brookfield. After ten years of creative wheel thrown table ceramics I travelled overseas and received personal tuition from Fine Ceramic Artists in Taos, New Mexico and Florence, Italy. When I returned to Australia I went on to work in Architectural ceramics producing handmade furniture, tiles, murals and public art installations.
“Brigitte Doering has been experimenting for more than 20 years with a wide range of different materials and medias like varnishes, wood stains, pigments and printing.
“Tony White is an Artist with a background in animation and marine biology. His work is rich in form and texture, creating a space of contemplation for the viewer. His artwork incites the imagination with promises of the movement in nature and the world around us.
Tony has exhibited his work since the late 90s and has had his work held in collections in Europe, Canada and Australia.”[1]. 
“Debaran Wright describes her art as the diary of her life. Her work has been exhibited throughout the region and is held in private collections locally and abroad. Experimenting with a range of material to create her layered and textured works Debaran uses ink, aluminium and bitumen in her artwork.
“Maki Horanai’s art is evocative and serene, conjuring images of the small villages by the seaside where Make was raised. Her breathtaking work draws upon the beauty of nature and gives the viewer a sense of magical realism. Maki’s paintings have gained a following since she moved to Queensland from Japan in 2005. Her work has now been exhibited all over the world and she regularly exhibits in her own gallery and studio space, Mountain Dreams.”[1]
Susan Capan, owner and resident artist of Capanart Gallery, has been painting and drawing all her life. She is mostly self taught, an award winner, private art teacher and guest show judge. Her subject range is varied, although portraiture predominates and customers are amazed at the range of subjects she does paint.
Her studio is at the rear of her gallery on beautiful Mt. Tamborine in Queensland’s, Gold Coast Hinterland, Australia, where she finds plenty of inspiration to paint. Susan is frequently commissioned to paint portraits and is also creating more abstract works in unique styles full of energy and colour. 
