Brisbane Lions’ legend Mitch Robinson joins Larrikin Rum auction

Brisbane Lions’ AFL veteran Mitch Robinson will be at the launch of a new line of rum and a rare auction at an iconic Sunshine Coast pub.

Brisbane Lions' veteran Mitch Robinson joins the launch of the Larrikin Rum auction.

Brisbane Lions’ AFL veteran Mitch Robinson will join the fun at the launch of a new line of Larrikin Rum this weekend at the Banana Bender Pub on the Sunshine Coast.

The family-friendly auction will be held tomorrow, June 8, at 10am and will showcase an exclusive new line of rum to the public.

It will also feature the ceremonial opening of the first bottle in a limited series, which will be auctioned off to one lucky rum lover.

Larrikin Rum founder Brett McMahon said the business was extremely pleased and excited to announce the launch of a great Australian drop.

“It’s a pleasure for us to have AFL legend Mitch Robinson join us on the day as the lucky person to open and taste the first nip of rum before the auction,” he said.

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“I will be there to share my family’s rich history with Bundy Rum and the tale of the bear.”

The launch event will comprise rum tasting, meet and great, live performances and the chance to mingle with other rum enthusiasts and collectors in a warm, welcoming environment.

The opening of distilleries on the Sunshine Coast have increased in recent years.

A historical bakery was turned into a gin distillery in 2019 in Pomona.

In October last year, paramedic of 16 years Samantha Franks and her wife Siobhan opened Dacelo Distilling after the pandemic made the Mount Coolum couple realise they “just needed a change”.

In 2021, an organic gin and vodka distillery which uses sugarcane and rainwater has opened its doors in one of the Sunshine Coast’s fastest growing suburbs.