When the Kookaburra (genus Dacelo, pronounced Da-cel-o) laughs, it’s a sure sign they’re having fun! Dacelo Distilling distils and bottles this fun in their extraordinary premium gin range, right here on the Sunshine Coast.
Founders, Sammy and Siobhan, created Dacelo Distilling, Coolum Beach’s first artisan craft distillery. While it’s the kookaburra that sparked the initial inspiration, it was their love of Australian botanicals and a delicious gin on the deck at sunset that kept the fire glowing.
Dacelo has selected, unique, high quality native Australian botanicals such as Gumbi Gumbi, Banksia Robur, Muntrie berries, Wattle seed, Pandanus Nut, White Kunsea, Lemon Myrtle, and Strawberry Gum, all sourced from local sustainable and ethical growers. The distiller’s restraint on the juniper highlights the native botanicals, so gentle on the palate. These gins are not traditional. Some might say they’re pushing boundaries. They encourage you to challenge your gin ideology, step outside your comfort zone, and let your palate party!
With a high focus on sustainability, Dacelo’s bottles are Australian made and contain at least 70% recycled glass collected through Container Deposit schemes. Don’t fancy a tipple? No worries! Dacelo also creates delicious gin jams and relishes from the left-over fruits, macerated during the gin making process. They are the perfect addition to a charcuterie board or hamper filled with local Sunshine Coast produce!
At Dacelo Distilling, we take our gin seriously, but we don’t take ourselves too seriously. We believe laughter is the true key to unbridled happiness. And those kookaburra friends of ours? Well, it’s pretty obvious they are having fun! It really is one heck of a cackle, koo-koo-koo-koo-koo-kaa-kaa-kaa-koooaa!
Importantly, we’ve kicked artificial colours and preservatives to the curb, so you can enjoy our Premium Contemporary Native Australian Gins and support local artisan craft, knowing you’re consuming nothing but the best.
Intrigued? Good! That’s what we were aiming for. Feed your curiosity with a visit at the expo, Site OS137, near entry 2, or at our Cellar Door!
Dacelo Distilling is open Friday and Saturday, 12pm to 6pm. Find us at 9/48 Lysaght Street, Coolum Beach. Check out our website dacelodistilling.com.au and our socials for the latest Dacelo news and update on out cellar door’s food and cocktail launch – which is coming soon! Catch you and the kookaburra in Coolum!
