Cape Byron Distillery has a brand-new whisky – here’s your invite to the exclusive launch event
Lovers of whisky and hinterland sips, listen up! The gin masters at Cape Byron Distillery decided that a delicious range of dry gin, Davidson plum-infused ‘Byron Slow Gin’ and macadamia liqueur was simply not enough to quench the thirst of parched punters and have been toiling away in the background on a very tasty new tipple. After calling in one of the industry big guns, Jim McEwan, the distillery is ready to launch its first single malt whisky release to the Australian public. As you can expect, bottles of this liquid gold will be incredibly hard to come by. Luckily for you, we’ve got the inside scoop on how to score one for yourself.
Already known for the oh-so-delicious Brookie’s gin, Cape Byron Distillery has worked hard with world-renowned master distiller Jim McEwan to create an intriguing new Australian whisky inspired by Byron Bay – the land where the rainforest meets the sea. Jim is no stranger to the distilling process, having already inspired generations of whisky distillers, blenders and fans during his tenures with Scotland’s Islay distilleries Bowmore, Bruichladdich and Ardnahoe. After playing a pivotal role in the birth of Cape Byron’s latest spirit alongside Eddie Brooke, Jim and the team are ready to share the whisky with the world.
Whisky fans need not wait to get their hands on a drop – rather, they are encouraged to attend the exclusive launch party at the Bryon Distillery on Friday August 26, or in Brisbane at Blackbird Bar & Grill on Sunday September 4. Guests heading to the event can expect a signature Brookie’s G&T on arrival, some witty banter and cheeky tales from Jim and Eddie whilst sipping a few drams. Not only do guests get the inside scoop on the distilling process, but they can also get their hands on the Distillery’s first release of ‘The Original’ single malt whisky and the ‘Chardonnay Cask’ single malt whisky before they go on sale online or with any retailers in the country. The highly anticipated first release will only be available to attendees of the launch event or those that have signed up for the exclusive Whisky Club waitlist. With that in mind, we recommend you stop everything and grab your ticket to the Byron or Brisbane event today.
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