Our Distillery & Distillation
In The Hinterland of Byron BayCape Byron Distillery is perched in the heart of the Brook Family’s 96 acre Farm (Brookfarm) in the hinterland of Byron Bay. From the top of the farm, you can see the first light pass over the lighthouse. The distillery itself rests amongst the macadamia orchard & rainforest that the Brook’s have regenerated. The distillery was purpose-built on one of the only bare plots of land remaining. Inside you will find our custom-made copper pot still (named George), next to our cellar door bar made from locally sourced Norfolk pine and recycled materials.
Rainforest Regeneration & a greater purpose
The thriving ecosystem & lush subtropical rainforest that Cape Byron Distillery rest amongst is a direct result of the Brook family’s passion for rainforest regeneration. 30 years ago Pam & Martin Brook purchased a run-down dairy farm in the hinterland of Byron Bay. Since then they have regenerated and replanted over 35,000 subtropical rainforest trees, creating an oasis for native animals and birds.
It is this passion for regeneration that is at the core of what we do.
Introducing Brookie's Gin
Brookie’s Byron Dry Gin is a traditional dry style of gin that captures the unique flavours of the subtropical rainforest of the Northern Rivers. We have been regenerating rainforest for the past 30 years, and it is from this 35,000+ rainforest trees we planted that we draw inspiration and wild harvest a large portion of our native botanicals. Working with native Australian flavours means that there are very short growing seasons, rather than deterring us we embrace this seasonality and showcase it in our gin.
Brookie’s is a beautifully balanced combination of the finest regional botanicals in a truly classic gin.
Jim McEwan
Cofounder/Cask Whisperer
Jim McEwan
Cofounder/Cask Whisperer
Pam Brook
Cofounder/Spiritual Strategist
Pam Brook
Cofounder/Spiritual Strategist
Martin Brook
Cofounder/Rainforest Whisperer
Martin Brook
Cofounder/Rainforest Whisperer
Eddie Brook
Cofounder/Spiritual Advisor
Eddie Brook
Cofounder/Spiritual Advisor
Will Brook
Cofounder/All-Round Gintleman
Will Brook
Cofounder/All-Round Gintleman
Matt Barnett
Northern Rivers Sales/Botanical Advisor
Matt Barnett
Northern Rivers Sales/Botanical Advisor
Phoebe Scott
Accounting
Phoebe Scott
Accounting
Glenn Morgan
Brisbane Sales/Botanical Advisor
Glenn Morgan
Brisbane Sales/Botanical Advisor
Brenden Yeo
Gold Coast Sales/Botanical Advisor
Brenden Yeo
Gold Coast Sales/Botanical Advisor
Pablo Millane
Warehouse Operations Manager/Spiritual Legend
Pablo Millane
Warehouse Operations Manager/Spiritual Legend
Pauline Allin
Digital Marketing/Spiritual Guru
Pauline Allin
Digital Marketing/Spiritual Guru
Richard Herd
Victoria Sales/Botanical Advisor
Richard Herd
Victoria Sales/Botanical Advisor
Simon Bracken
Spiritual Advisor
Simon Bracken
Spiritual Advisor
Kieran Keegan
Spiritual Advisor
Kieran Keegan
Spiritual Advisor
Zoe Armstrong
PA to Eddie Brook/Spiritual Assistant
Zoe Armstrong
PA to Eddie Brook/Spiritual Assistant
Rose Hunter
Sydney & NSW Spirit Bird
Rose Hunter
Sydney & NSW Spirit Bird
Damian Allen
Spiritual Advisor
Damian Allen
Spiritual Advisor
Our Family
The Brookie’s & Jim McEwanCape Byron Distillery is a proud family owned & run distillery (the Brook Family & Jim McEwan) situated on the Brook Family’s farm in the hinterland of Byron Bay. In 2014, Jim McEwan & Eddie Brook met for the first time and when Jim learned of the family’s passion for regeneration & the native flavours abundant in their rainforest the idea for Cape Byron Distillery was born! We have a passion for excellence, sustainability and giving back to our local community. We are here to create a new chapter in the book of Australian Distilleries.
Tasting Notes
Notes from Master Distiller, Jim McEwan
Aromatics
- Jim McEwan