High County Kick

Name: High County Kick
Brand: Barking Owl Distilling Co.

Heat, depth, and velvet fire.

Volume

200ml

$36.00

or buy in store at our Beechworth cellar door

High Country Kick is a bold exploration of warmth and complexity, marrying the earthy richness of roasted coffee with creamy vanilla and the controlled burn of habanero heat. Distilled from a carefully selected grain neutral spirit, this chilli spirit challenges the palate with layers that unfold rather than overwhelm. A premium dram for those who seek sophistication with an edge.

🍸 How to Enjoy

Serve neat in a tulip glass at room temperature to fully appreciate the layered aromatics, or over a single large ice cube with a thin slice of dried orange to complement the coffee and vanilla.

Tasting Notes

Nose

Rich roasted coffee dominates, with warm vanilla undertones and a subtle habanero spice that builds gently. Aromatic depth without aggression—inviting rather than intimidating.

Palate

The arrival is smooth and warming, coffee and vanilla melding seamlessly before habanero heat emerges mid-palate with a lingering, controlled intensity. Velvety texture with a distinctive spice that lingers without harshness.

Finish

Persistent warmth with a long, satisfying coffee-forward fade. The habanero's gentle burn extends the experience, leaving a refined, peppery aftertaste.

From the Still House

The coffee, vanilla, and habanero are macerated separately to preserve their distinct character, then carefully blended post-distillation to achieve perfect balance between depth and spice intensity.

Botanical Sources

Premium-grade coffee and vanilla sourced for their complexity and purity; habanero chillies selected for their fruity heat and controlled intensity, balancing boldness with refinement.