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 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.
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
Glenn Morgan
Brisbane Sales/Botanical Advisor
Glenn Morgan
Brisbane Sales/Botanical Advisor
Brenden Yeo
Botanical Advisor
Brenden Yeo
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
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
Zoe Armstrong
PA to Eddie Brook/Spiritual Assistant
Zoe Armstrong
PA to Eddie Brook/Spiritual Assistant
Rose Hunter
Events/Spirit Bird
Rose Hunter
Events/Spirit Bird
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
Spiritual Advisor
Alex McManus
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