Our Distillery & Distillation

In The Hinterland of Byron Bay

Cape 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

It’s In Our Nature

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 Mac. by Brookie's

A smooth local from Byron Bay. Expect decadent flavours of Butterscotch, Cacao & Coffee. Mac. by Brookie’s is a premium roasted Macadamia & Wattleseed liqueur. Crafted with natural ingredients, Mac. was made to shake things up!

A versatile little nutter made from locally sourced Northern Rivers roasted Macadamia Nuts & toasted Native Australian Wattleseed. The end result is the ‘Mac Daddy’ of all nut liqueurs.
Effortlessly smooth, Mac. fits into any social occasion. Pour over ice with a slice of lime AKA the Easy Mac. , or mix into your Espresso Martini for something a little more unexpected. Brought to you by Brookie’s, you can rest assure that Mac. captures the true spirit of Byron.

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A unique cellar door experience for visitors and locals.

About distillery tours

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

Sales/Marketing/Spiritual Advisor

Matt Barnett

Sales/Marketing/Spiritual Advisor

Sigourney Andrusko

Cellar Door Manager/Botanical Advisor

Sigourney Andrusko

Cellar Door Manager/Botanical Advisor

Damian Williams

South Australia Sales/Botanical Advisor

Damian Williams

South Australia Sales/Botanical Advisor

Pablo Millane

Warehouse Operations/Spiritual Legend

Pablo Millane

Warehouse Operations/Spiritual Legend

Pauline Allin

Digital Marketing/Spiritual Guru

Pauline Allin

Digital Marketing/Spiritual Guru

Jasmine Harris

Accounts Assistant/Administrator

Jasmine Harris

Accounts Assistant/Administrator

Francesco Cama

Events/Spiritual Legend

Francesco Cama

Events/Spiritual Legend

Richard Herd

Victoria Sales/Botanical Advisor

Richard Herd

Victoria Sales/Botanical Advisor

Kieran Keegan

Northern Rivers Sales/Botanical Advisor

Kieran Keegan

Northern Rivers Sales/Botanical Advisor

Melissa Olson

Spiritual Advisor

Melissa Olson

Spiritual Advisor

Zoe Armstrong

PA to Eddie Brook/Spiritual Assistant

Zoe Armstrong

PA to Eddie Brook/Spiritual Assistant

Damian Allen

Warehouse Operations/Spiritual Legend

Damian Allen

Warehouse Operations/Spiritual Legend

Russell Geggie

Sydney & NSW Sales/Spiritual Legend

Russell Geggie

Sydney & NSW Sales/Spiritual Legend

Alex McManus

Sustainability Officer/Production Supervisor

Alex McManus

Sustainability Officer/Production Supervisor

Laure Myr

Spiritual Advisor

Laure Myr

Spiritual Advisor

Dane Cohen

Spiritual Advisor

Dane Cohen

Spiritual Advisor

Luke Witham

Warehouse/Production

Luke Witham

Warehouse/Production

Our Family

The Brookie’s & Jim McEwan

Cape 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
The spirit opens on a captivating combination of Citrus notes, led by Aniseed and Cinnamon Myrtle in harmony with a lively drift of Finger and Blood Limes that awakens and stimulates the olfactory system which rejoices in the purity of their aromas. But be patient, that is just the start of an aromatic odyssey. Juniper berries pop like champagne bubbles lifting the senses to a place they have never been. Read More

Flavours

- Jim McEwan
All the above are a precursor for what you are about to experience on the palate. A brilliant combination of Licorice, Aniseed and Wild Ginger captivate and totally seduce the palate, which is not complaining, it’s totally captivated. However after some 15 minutes of sipping a brilliant beguiling flavour of native Raspberries dusted with Macadamias emerged bringing a fabulous contrast to the above. Read More