Stellacello

Stellacello is a tiny liqueur company based in East London. Having grown up in an Australian-Italian family that made its own traditional liqueurs, Joe Stella decided to start making some of these liqueurs to enjoy at home and share with friends.

He gave the ancestral recipes from his family a modern twist and, as the story goes, made them in the bathtub. The response from friends, some of whom were hospo and knew their stuff, was so over the top that Joe started wondering whether a new career beckoned.

The first Stellacello was released in 2012— a racy, pink grapefruit-driven liqueur that was listed at high-profile venues including Lardo, Ottolenghi, Polpo and the Tate Modern. Following the drink’s early achievements Joe turned his talents to making London’s first Amaro, which was released in 2017. Made from predominantly fresh ingredients, it’s a truly outstanding example.

By design, both liqueurs steer well clear of any polarising notions associated with these two styles that inspired them. They are both super moreish and have depth, deliciousness and complexity to burn. And all this with no added colouring or artificial flavouring—just 100% natural ingredients.