Blackwattle Resplendent Gin

Cumin, coriander and fenugreek seeds bring Sri Lankan spice inspiration to Blackwattle Resplendent Gin. Green cardamom pods and curry leaves join cassia vera bark and black pepper, with juniper, lemon and ginger completing the named selection.

Citrus · Spicy · Herbal

The profile is savoury, evoking Sri Lankan curries, sambols and dhal. Cumin and fenugreek give it an earthy spice, with coriander and green cardamom adding fragrant accents. Curry leaf reinforces the herbal side, while lemon and ginger bring freshness and warmth.

Bottled at 44% ABV, Resplendent is sold in a 700 ml bottle. It received a gold medal at the Sydney Royal Distilled Spirit Show and silver in the contemporary category at the 2026 Australian Gin Awards.

The business began with friends meeting beside Blackwattle Bay while Sydney was in lockdown for the second time. Today the distillery works from the old Steelworks buildings in Rozelle, with a copper pot stillPot stillA traditional still, often copper, that distils in batches. It keeps more texture and character than a column.Glossary named Julia that holds 120 litres. John Wren created the associated artwork, titled Sigiriya.

Blackwattle recommends the gin with tonic or in a Red Snapper. For the latter, fill a highballHighballA long drink served in a tall, straight glass with plenty of ice: a spirit topped with soda or tonic. The word also names the glass.Glossary glass with ice and add 5 cl gin, 12 cl tomato juice, 2 cl lemon juice, two dashes Worcestershire sauce, two dashes hot sauce, a pinch of celery salt and pepper. Stir gently and garnish with a fresh celery leaf and a lime wedge. Tomato juice provides a savoury base for the gin's spices, while lemon and lime add acidity. Celery leaf gives a fresh green aroma, and the sauces and seasoning make this a fuller drink than a gin and tonic.