Burdekin is one of the most exciting new names in Australian rum, working in tropical North Queensland with fresh local sugarcane, a custom yeast blend, temperature-controlled fermentation, and a 4,000-liter Frilli hybrid pot/column still. The Distillers Edition Second Giru Cane Rum takes that agricole-inspired style and turns up the volume. Made from the fresh 2024 harvest, cut and crushed in the paddock, this unaged cane spirit is rested in stainless steel and bottled at a bold 54.5% ABV, the distillery’s "Coral Sea Strength." Only 600 bottles were filled for each market, making this one of the most limited Burdekin releases yet. The result is an electrifying expression of cane juice rum with cut grass, sea spray, mineral tension, briny freshness, aniseed, and a powerful but surprisingly integrated palate. The accolades are already enormous: 2025 San Francisco IWSC Double Gold, World’s Best Unaged Rum, and Best of Class Finalist. For fans of rhum agricole, clairin, high-proof white rum, or serious Ti’ Punch, this is a thrilling discovery from a distillery with real momentum.