The Pombe Fission Australian Rum

The Pombe Fission Australian Rum

$250.00
$250.00
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700ml, 57.5% ABV

A limited edition of 100 bottles.

An exciting second release for 2025 for the 1871 Club.

Schizosaccharomyces pombe yeast fermented, pot distilled and aged for 2 years and 4 months in an ex bourbon barrel emptied of port. Notes of pineapple, apricots and black bananas. Hints of caramel and lollies. Australian certified organic molasses, pombe yeast, Woombye water. 100% unadulterated.

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Awards & Accolades:

• Silver, Overproof Rum Dark, Royal Queensland Distilled Spirits Awards 2025
• Silver, Overproof Rum Dark, Australian Distilled Spirits Awards 2025

THE DIFFERENCE OF DISTILLING WITH POMBE YEAST

Elevates fruit-forward notes – Think pineapple, apricot, and banana.

Longer fermentation – Allows for deeper, more intricate flavours.

Rarely used in modern distilling – Traditionally found in African brewing, but some innovative distillers (especially in rum production) are rediscovering its potential.

Pairs beautifully with molasses – Creating bold, ester-rich rums with depth and character.

THE MAGIC OF POMBE YEAST FERMENTATION

Schizosaccharomyces pombe (often called pombe yeast) is a rare yeast strain known for its ability to produce high levels of esters, which contribute to rich, fruity flavours in fermentation. Unlike Saccharomyces cerevisiae (the common brewing and distilling yeast), pombe yeast ferments are noticeably different, resulting in intense tropical and complex aromas.

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THE 1871 CLUB

The 1871 Club offers exclusive, limited-edition Nil Desperandum rums, curated by Head Distiller Adam Chapman.
Members enjoy five exclusive releases annually that tell the story of Australia’s finest rum.

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