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Remember when Australia went through the ‘big’ phase? It was an era of road trips, holidays spent in the car driving to Australia’s ‘big’ attractions - literally. We had the Big banana, big prawn, big Merino sheep and even a big potato (thanks Robertson, NSW for that contribution). Australia went...

Let’s talk about the elephant in the room – Sunshine & Sons have made limited-edition Gin for some political parties. Unsurprisingly… it can, does and will get political. Many of you asked, ‘Why would you?’. In some cases, people asked ‘How could you?’. And ‘Who do you support?’. And they’re fair...

Our home and distillery are situated in the beautiful hinterland rainforest of the Sunshine Coast, neighbouring and just a short drive from Queensland’s renowned and much-loved Big Pineapple. It is here that we make and distribute our Sunshine & Sons spirits and Nil Desperandum Rum. But who is the team...

As the mercury starts to rise on the east coast of Australia, we start to dream and crave those beautiful tropical flavours that make us think and reminisce about those perfect sun-drenched summer days – perhaps you’re in the midst of the perfect backyard barbecue or chilling with your crew...

The Espresso Martini is a sumptuous cocktail traditionally made with vodka, coffee liqueur, and espresso. Who’d have guessed that vodka and espresso would go so nicely together? It’s rich, decadent, and creamy, but what if we told you that we can take your espresso martini to a whole new level?...

Ingredients 45ml Sunshine & Sons Original Dry Gin 15ml Aperol 45ml Today’s Blood Orange Juice 15ml Today’s Lime Juice 15ml 1883 Elderflower Liqueur Method Add all ingredients into cocktail shaker. Add ice and Shake. Strain into stemless wine glass. Garnish with dehydrated Blood Orange & Thyme Sprig.  The Bartenders The...

The “& Sons” moniker built into the name of our brand is a cheeky head-nod to all of the local family businesses that make up our amazing Sunshine Coast community. Our business prides itself on ‘spreading the sunshine’ across our community through the products we produce, the way in which...

Head Distiller Adam Chapman is at the very centre of our shared vision to produce fine spirits that surprise and delight. With an extensive International career and qualifications in winemaking and spirits production and education, Adam’s approach to the creation of beautiful drinks combines centuries-old traditions with modern science. There...

A Brief History – Sunshine & Sons and CAVU Distilling Our home and Distillery is located in the lush Sunshine Coast hinterland rainforest, just a short idyllic walk from Queensland’s iconic and much loved Big Pineapple. Here we produce our range of Sunshine & Sons Gins, Vodkas, Liqueurs and yet to be...