The Rockhampton Region in Queensland offers a range of spirit tasting experiences for visitors, with two notable distilleries being the Saleyards Distillery and Capricorn Distilling Co. Saleyards Distillery, situated in Rockhampton's historic Queensland Hotel, provides tours and tastings of their distinctive gin and vodka products. The distillery, initially established at the Saleyards Hotel, is known for producing Capricorn Spiced Rum and Billy Goats Gin, named after the area's historic goat racing. Visitors can enjoy a tasting of the spirits produced and have the option to dine at the distillery.
Capricorn Distilling Co, which originated at the Saleyards Hotel and has now relocated to Burleigh Heads, boasts a new cellar door offering a bar, cocktails, free tastings, and tours. The distillery prides itself on crafting award-winning spirits using high-quality local ingredients, without added sugars, colors, or artificial flavors. Beyond these distilleries, the Rockhampton Region features a micro-brewery producing locally crafted beers and a whiskey lounge that hosts regular whiskey tasting nights. The Capricorn Coast has also witnessed the rise of new craft breweries and spirit distilleries like Crimson Finch Brewery in Yeppoon and Reef Distillers, a micro-distillery utilizing local suppliers, farmers, and native flora to create unique products reflecting the region's essence.