VLAM Spirits VLAAI Tres Chile Gin is built on a single intent: depth over heat. Three chillies — ancho, chipotle, and árbol — each chosen for what they bring to the glass: punch, warmth, and clarity. Classic juniper and citrus at the core, layered with warm spice and earthy botanicals, with a slow, smoky chilli heat that finishes long, dry, and distinctly grown-up. From Michael van der Heyden’s VLAM Distillery in Victoria — small batch, obsessively crafted, and unlike anything else in the gin category.
Tasting Notes
Appearance
Crystal clear with a faint warm hue — the clean, precise appearance of a small batch Victorian gin where the chilli character is felt rather than seen.
Aroma
Bold and savoury — classic juniper and citrus with warm spice and earthy botanicals, and the distinctive presence of ancho, chipotle, and árbol chilli building quietly in the background. Depth over heat from the first nose.
Palate
Layered and complex — juniper and citrus leading, with warm spice and earthy botanicals giving way to a slow, smoky chilli heat that builds with intention. Bold, savoury, and distinctly grown-up.
Pairs With
Mexican and Latin flavours, cured meats, chargrilled meats, seafood with heat, aged and washed-rind cheeses, and dark chocolate. A gin that earns its place at the table as much as in the glass.
Finish
Long, dry, and satisfying — the slow smoky chilli heat of ancho, chipotle, and árbol fading with the earthy botanical depth and juniper clarity that define VLAAI Tres Chile Gin.
