Smoked Tea Tree Gin

Name: Smoked Tea Tree Gin
Brand: Barking Owl Distilling Co.

Smoke, native botanicals, and refined spirit.

Volume

700ml

ABV

44%

Std Drinks

per bottle

$85.00

or buy in store at our Beechworth cellar door

Smoked Tea Tree Gin is a distinctive expression that marries traditional gin-making with the distinctive character of Australian native botanicals. The smoked juniper and coriander backbone is enriched by native thyme, wattleseed, and pepperleaf, while strawberry gum and dried lime peel add a subtle native citrus warmth. This is gin that tells the story of Beechworth's landscape—complex, approachable, and unmistakably Australian.

🍸 How to Enjoy

Best served over a single large ice cube in a balloon glass with a generous measure of premium tonic water and a fresh strawberry gum leaf or lime wheel. The ice preserves the spirit's complexity while allowing subtle smoke and native notes to unfold.

Tasting Notes

Nose

Smoldering juniper and coriander smoke lead, followed by bright native thyme and a distinctive wattleseed earthiness. Strawberry gum and dried lime peel emerge with subtle floral notes from orris root and cardamom, finishing with a whisper of vanilla and almond.

Palate

Bold arrival of smoke and juniper gives way to spiced mid-palate complexity—cardamom, cassia, and white pepper—balanced by the creamy texture of orris root and liquorice. Native botanicals integrate seamlessly, adding a subtle bush character without dominating.

Finish

Long and warming, with persistent smoke and spice gradually yielding to soft vanilla and citrus notes. A gentle pepperleaf tingle lingers on the palate.

Native Australian

Citrus

Berries & Fruit

Roots & Bark

Seeds & Spice

Sweet & Syrup

Other

From the Still House

Botanicals are macerated in the wheat-rye vodka base before distillation to develop layered complexity, with vanilla pod added post-distillation to preserve its delicate aromatics and ensure a polished finish.

Botanical Sources

Native Australian botanicals—native thyme, wattleseed, pepperleaf, and strawberry gum—are locally sourced to celebrate Beechworth's unique terroir, while classic gin botanicals are selected for their quality and compatibility with our native ingredients.