Killara Tasmanian Bush Liqueur

Appearance: Transparent with a yellow/beige tinge. Aroma: Like a nose-full of the Australian bush. Dusky, dusty herbal aromas with a little citrus and something floral. Flavour and Texture: Sweet and spicy with pepper, tropical fruit and herbal notes. The texture is like thinned syrup and although very sweet it’s not cloying. This is an agreeable liqueur produced at Killara distillery. It is purportedly based on a family recipe that uses pepperberry and a native citrus analogue (lemon myrtle? finger lime?) as major flavourings. It has a warming, spicy and herbal character that is reminiscent of the smell of a country town gift store. I could swear there is also a little lavender in this as it has that “grandma’s guest-room drawer liner” aroma about it. I enjoyed this, although I did not think it was anything remarkable, however I would happily try another pour and if you are visiting the distillery it would be a great souvenir to buy as a gift for someone who likes liqueurs. I only had the opportunity to taste it neat but the Killara website says it works well over ice with soda or ginger beer. Tasted at the Killara Distillery bar, 10 August 2024. “Average” : 79/100 (2.75 stars)