The Process
Every partnership starts with a conversation. We’ll work closely with you to define your goals, refine recipes, and develop a product that truly stands out. From there, our contract distilling services can cover:
- Product development & recipe creation
- Full production runs (small-batch or commercial scale)
- Branding, design & packaging support
- Regulatory approvals & labelling compliance
- Warehousing & distribution guidance
Whether you need a boutique limited release or a large-scale rollout, our flexible approach means we tailor the process to suit your needs.
Why Partner with Capricorn?
- Experience: Distilling since 2016, with proven success across rum, gin, and liqueurs.
- Sustainability: A commitment to minimising waste, reducing our carbon footprint, and respecting the tropical climate we call home.
- Local Ingredients: Queensland sugarcane and carefully selected botanicals, ensuring your spirit carries an authentic taste of place.
- Innovation & Craft: From barrel ageing in diverse oak profiles to rum-making techniques found nowhere else in Australia.
OUR STILLS
Our copper pot still, "Burleigh", is a traditional British-style single retort still that crafts one batch at a time, providing greater control over the flavors of our spirits, including some of our gins and exotic rums.
Our bespoke still, "Rocky", made in NSW, is inspired by Jamaican and Bajan styles and is the only one of its kind in Australia. Specifically designed for rum-making, it produces rich and heavy flavors that cannot be found in other spirits.
OUR BARRELS
Aging spirits in barrels involves two processes: extraction and oxidation. Extraction refers to the transfer of substances like tannins and sugars from the barrel's wood to the liquid. Oxidation, on the other hand, is the interaction of oxygen with the liquid, which softens the sharpness and results in a smoother spirit.
We use a combination of new American oak, ex-bourbon, American oak shiraz, and French oak shiraz for our barrels. The new American oak imparts sweetness and color, while the ex shiraz barrels provide tannins and dryness.
