Chilli Cello Gin

Name: Chilli Cello Gin
Brand: Barking Owl Distilling Co.

Heat meets citrus. Bold character.

Volume

200ml

$36.00

or buy in store at our Beechworth cellar door

Chilli Cello Gin is a daring expression that marries the bright acidity of fresh lime with the warming complexity of star anise and the fierce punch of habanero. Each botanical is carefully macerated to unlock distinctive flavours—citrus oil mingles with subtle licorice notes before a building heat arrives on the palate. This is a gin for the curious drinker seeking something beyond the conventional.

🍸 How to Enjoy

Best served in a chilled coupe or rocks glass with a single large ice cube, a fresh lime wheel, and a pinch of sea salt to elevate the citrus and temper the heat. A dash of tonic water works beautifully for those preferring a longer serve.

Tasting Notes

Nose

Lime peel up front, then star anise with a warming habanero building gently as it opens up.

Palate

Punchy lime and anise, then the habanero heat builds steadily. Not blow-your-head-off — more of a slow, satisfying creep.

Finish

The heat sticks around longer than you'd expect, with citrus keeping it honest. Surprisingly moreish.

Citrus

Seeds & Spice

Other

From the Still House

Key botanicals are macerated in grain neutral spirit to extract maximum flavour and essential oils, then blended to achieve harmonious balance between the bright citrus, aromatic spice, and controlled heat of the habanero.

Botanical Sources

Lime peel and star anise are sourced for their quality and consistency; the habanero represents our commitment to celebrating bold Australian flavours and the diverse produce available to craft distillers in regional Victoria.