Discover Queensland Craft Spirits When most people think about buying local, they think about fruit, vegetables, meat, coffee or beer. Spirits are often overlooked. The reality is that some exceptional local gin and vodka are produced just a few kilometres from where they are enjoyed. Small distilleries can be found throughout Queensland, creating spirits with genuine character and a strong connection to their local communities. Why You Don’t See Every Local Gin in Major Bottle Shops You can find local gin and local vodka in many bottle shops, particularly specialist retailers. Independent bottle shops often make a real effort to support Australian craft spirits and introduce customers to new producers. However, shelf space is limited and not every small distillery can secure a place in large retail chains. The reason is simple. Large chains need consistency of supply across many stores and often work through centralised buying teams. Small distilleries may only produce a few hundred bottles of a spirit at a time. Reaching the decision-makers can be difficult and, even when a product is accepted, maintaining enough stock for a large chain can be challenging. The smaller the distillery, the more likely it is that you’ll find their spirits through specialist bottle shops, local bars, cellar doors and the distillery itself. Support Your Local Micro-Economy When you buy local spirits, your money stays closer to home. You support local jobs, local growers, local suppliers, local tradespeople and local families. You help preserve the diversity that makes Queensland craft gin and Australian craft spirits so exciting. Every bottle sold helps a small producer continue experimenting, improving and creating products that would never exist in a world dominated by large multinational brands. Always Taste Before You Buy One of the great advantages of buying local is that you can often taste