Celebrate Eat Local Month 2025 with Tamborine Mountain Distillery
As the Scenic Rim bursts into flavour this June, we’re thrilled to once again raise a glass to local goodness during Eat Local Month 2025!
At Tamborine Mountain Distillery, we’ve crafted a spirited lineup of experiences that invite you to sip, shake, blend, and savour your way through the region’s most flavourful season.
Why Eat Local Month Matters
Eat Local Month is a celebration of the Scenic Rim’s rich food and farming culture, bringing together growers, makers, chefs, and artisans across more than 120 events throughout the month. From lush farmlands to boutique producers, this is a rare chance to connect directly with the people behind the region’s incredible produce and craft.
What We’re Pouring in June
At Tamborine Mountain Distillery, we’re proud to be Queensland’s oldest craft distillery, with over 350 international awards celebrating the quality and innovation of our spirits. Eat Local Month is our chance to open our doors wider than ever. Whether you’re a long-time fan or new to the world of craft spirits, we’ve got something refreshing, immersive, and flavour-packed for everyone.
Winter Citrus Spritz Afternoon
🗓 Sunday 1 June
🎟 From $20
Unwind in the distillery garden with a refreshing spritz of Lemon, Lime, Orange, Grapefruit or Yuzu, paired with live music and good company. It’s the perfect way to soak up the season’s citrus bounty.
Make it extra special with a Winter Harvest Grazing Platter curated by Chef Brenden Schutz of Main St Provedore—featuring local cheeses, pork terrine, candied cumquats and more. Or take a peek behind the scenes with a distillery tour hosted by our Head Distiller, Gordon Chalmers.
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Citrus Liqueur Creation: Craft Your Zesty Cello
🗓 Sunday 8 June, Saturday 14 June & Sunday 22 June
🎟 $79 per person
Peel, infuse, and blend your way to a bottle of your very own citrus liqueur using fresh, seasonal fruit. You’ll learn the art of infusion, tour the distillery, and taste your way through some of our most-loved liqueurs.
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Craft Your Own Rum – Blending & Barrel Experience
🗓 Sunday 15 June, Saturday 21 June, Sunday 29 June
🎟 $79 per person
Go behind the barrel with our Head Distiller for an intimate tour, tasting, and blending session. Using premium aged rums, you’ll blend your own unique bottle to take home—complete with expert guidance and hands-on techniques.
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High Tea and Cocktails in the Rainforest at Pethers Rainforest Retreat
🗓 Sunday 1 June @ 12:00 pm - 2:00 pm
🎟 $89 per person
Nestled in five acres of lush rainforest, Pethers Rainforest Retreat and Tamborine Mountain Distillery have teamed up to offer a one-of-a-kind high tea experience.
Upon arrival, guests will be greeted with a specially blended French champagne cocktail, courtesy of the Distillery, before indulging in a delectable spread of sweet and savoury treats, all crafted with local produce, local liqueurs, and local talent.
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Beyond the Distillery: Catch Us at the Markets!
We’re also hitting the road this June to share our award-winning spirits across the Scenic Rim!
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Fermented Food Festival | 7 June | Summer Land Camels, Harrisville
Explore the art of fermentation with kombucha, krauts, and our own unique, fermented-based spirits. -
Winter Harvest Festival | 29 June | Kalbar
Don’t miss the grand finale of Eat Local Month! Join us at the main stage for exclusive tastings with our Head Distiller and a celebration of Scenic Rim’s best.
Come Raise a Glass with Us
This is your chance to connect with our passionate distilling team, explore the creative process behind our award-winning spirits, and celebrate the incredible bounty of the Scenic Rim. Whether you’re here for a spritz in the sunshine, to craft your own blend, or just to taste your way through the local scene—we can’t wait to welcome you!
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